COVID-19: What’s new
- Public health orders (updated Feb. 5): Sports and recreation, gyms and fitness centres, accommodation, faith-based organizations, performing arts, movie theatres, retail and vending markets, party buses and limousines, mandatory masks, worker health checks, reviewing and updating your COVID-19 safety plan, more info.
- New and updated information: COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace, COVID-19 FAQs: Safety in vehicles
COVID-19: Information and resources
Protocols for Phase 2 and 3 industries, Protocols for Phase 1 industries, General health and safety, COVID-19 Safety Plan template, OHS guideline G3.3 (COVID-19 Safety Plan), and more resources; Claims, Insurance
Bill 23
Overview of changes in effect Jan. 1, 2021, Consultation on permanent partial disability benefits, Consultation on retirement age determinations, Summary of provisions, Historical reports, Board of Directors’ decision on the consequential amendments, Board of Directors' decision on permanent partial disability benefits, Board of Directors' decision on retirement age determinations
Online services outage (Feb. 27)
Due to maintenance on our claims management system, some of our online services will not be available on Saturday, February 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Our story
Since 1917, WorkSafeBC has helped to improve the health and safety of British Columbians in the workplace by building a sustainable no-fault insurance system that supports both workers and employers now and for generations to come.
Working closely with our employer and industry partners, we promote a workplace culture of health and safety. We provide support for injured workers that facilitates their recovery and safe return to work. We continue to work toward our vision of a province free from workplace injury, disease, and death.
Resources
WorkSafeBC's Centennial: The Fourth Quarter Century (1992-2017)
In this quarter, there were many changes — technical, organizational, and strategic — that improved our services to workers and employers in British Columbia. Learn more about this...
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WorkSafeBC's Centennial: The Third Quarter Century (1967-1991)
Many of our changes in this quarter reflected the evolution of the workplace as it related to women and people with disabilities, and the expansion of industry throughout B.C.
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WorkSafeBC’s Centennial: The Second Quarter Century (1942-1966)
Our organization saw many changes during this time, as we responded to three royal commissions and adapted to new processes and policies that were brought about by changes to the...
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WorkSafeBC’s Centennial: The First Quarter Century (1917-1942)
At the dawn of the 20th century in British Columbia, industries such as mining, fishing, logging, and agriculture powered the local economy. It was a time of growth and opportunity...