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Construction injury rate down 25 percent over past decade
Construction Safety Week is a time to highlight progress and reinforce commitment to safer worksites
News releasePublished on: May 06, 2026 -
Day of Mourning commemorates fallen workers
Last year in B.C., 138 workers lost their lives due to workplace injury and illness.
News releasePublished on: Apr 27, 2026 -
Avalanches pose a serious workplace hazard
WorkSafeBC reminds employers of their responsibility to protect workers from avalanche risk
News releasePublished on: Mar 23, 2026 -
Musculoskeletal injuries remain the most common workplace injury in B.C.: WorkSafeBC
Over a five-year period, WorkSafeBC accepted more than 88,000 time-loss claims for musculoskeletal injuries, resulting in over $2.35 billion in claim costs
News releasePublished on: Feb 26, 2026 -
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
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