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WorkSafeBC’s average base premium rate unchanged in 2026
In 2026, WorkSafeBC is returning an estimated $570 million of surplus funds to employers by pricing premium rates below system costs.
News releasePublished on: Jan 05, 2026 -
Fraser Valley developer fined $80,500 and placed on probation for workplace safety violations
Nirmal Singh Takhar sentenced in provincial court for offences under the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
News releasePublished on: Dec 22, 2025 -
WorkSafeBC updates penalties database to include $1.3 million in penalties for crane-related safety violations
$627,000 in penalties are related to the 2024 death of Yuridia Flores
News releasePublished on: Dec 12, 2025 -
Holiday ladder safety tips from WorkSafeBC and Preventable
As the holiday season approaches, WorkSafeBC and The Community Against Preventable Injuries (Preventable) are reminding British Columbians to use ladders safely — at home, at work, and in the community.
News releasePublished on: Dec 02, 2025 -
WorkSafeBC sees good compliance with new tower crane regulation after one year, but risks remain
The Notice of Project–Tower Crane regulation is part of an enhanced crane safety strategy
News releasePublished on: Nov 25, 2025
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