Inspections and prevention activities
As part of our initiative to reduce the serious injury rate by applying resources and effort where they will be most effective, WorkSafeBC officers are inspecting workplaces and conducting consultation and education activities.
Inspections
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Inspections — Violence |
Implement a program of planned inspections at locations (selected by employer and classification units), with a focus on preventing acts of violence in high-risk classification units, employers, and occupations |
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Inspections — Overexertion |
Implement a program of inspections focused on preventing overexertion injuries due to patient handling in long-term care and social services |
Consultation and education activities
| Activities | Details |
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Education services |
Provide information and support via presentations to industry stakeholders |
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Update of core violence prevention resources |
Update Violence: Take Care manual (subject to Occupational Health and Safety Regulation update) |