The contribution of small businesses to B.C.’s economy and our local communities is invaluable. If you’re a small business owner it’s important to take the time to reflect on your business priorities and review health and safety processes and procedures.
Health and safety doesn’t need to be complicated if you know the basics:
- Who does and doesn’t need coverage
- Understand your legal rights and responsibilities for health and safety
- Manage risk and control hazards
- Ensure workers are trained and adequately supervised
What you get for your WorkSafeBC coverage
Health and safety resources
As a small business owner, you care about your workers, along with your bottom line. Workplace incidents can be very costly. Ensuring you have systems and processes in place to identify and control hazards can help prevent injuries, and even reduce your premiums over time.
All employers — no matter how big or small — are responsible for the health and safety of their workers. We have resources for small business owners to help you understand what's required to meet your legal obligations for health and safety.
- Health and Safety for Small Businesses: A Guide to WorkSafeBC
- Small Business and WorkSafeBC web book
- Small Business Health & Safety Log Book