COVID-19: What’s new
- Public health orders (updated Jan. 8): 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, more info.
- Inspections and consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Resources: Mental health guides for workers and employers, workplace masks poster, face shields in non-health care settings, reviewing and updating your COVID-19 safety plan, revised entry-check poster for workers and visitors, information in other languages
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, Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2020
Overview of changes in effect Jan. 1, 2021, Summary of provisions, Historical reports, Board of Directors’ decision on the consequential amendments
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COVID-19 and performing arts
To learn how to minimize the risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 at your workplace, please see the information at Performing arts: Protocols for returning to operation.
Here you'll find links to health and safety information and resources for performing arts. Additional information and resources are available from our industry partner, Actsafe.
Reducing the risks in your workplace
To reduce the potential for injury or disease, it's important to manage the risks and hazards in your workplace. See our resources to learn more about common risks and hazards in your industry, or follow the links to these related topics:
Resources
Carbon monoxide exposure during film shoots
This bulletin discusses the hazards of carbon monoxide exposure during film shoots and how to manage the risks. It outlines what employers must do in planning shoots and training workers and supervisors,...
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Volunteers in B.C.'s Performing Arts Industry: Frequently Asked Questions
This document answers common questions about how to distinguish a worker from a volunteer in the performing arts industry. Employers are also encouraged to call the Employer...
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Toward a Respectful Workplace: A Handbook on Preventing and Addressing Workplace Bullying and Harassment
This handbook is about helping employers, workers, and supervisors meet their occupational health and safety duties as they relate to workplace bullying and harassment.
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An Introduction to Personal Fall Protection Equipment
This booklet is an introduction to the proper use of personal fall protection equipment. This booklet outlines the safe use and limitations of personal fall protection equipment, including safety belts,...