Construction
Communicable disease prevention
As of April 8, 2022, employers are no longer required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and must follow communicable disease guidance instead. Learn more.
We have resources and information on working safely in construction. Additional information and resources are available from our industry-funded safety associations: the BC Construction Safety Alliance, BC Crane Safety, and the BC Common Ground Alliance.
Follow the links below for resources and information relevant to these types of workplaces:
Web resources
The British Columbia Institute of Technology School of Construction and the Environment offers Construction Safety Videos on topics such as carpentry, joinery, piping, sheet metal, steel trades, welding, and electrical. The videos are available to help anyone in the construction industry to conduct work activities in a healthy and safe manner. Learn more.
Highlights
- WorkSafeBC’s inspectional approach for construction in 2024 aims to reduce serious injuries and fatalities Published on: April 23, 2024
- Planned Inspectional Initiatives updated for 2024 Published on: January 29, 2024
- New risk advisory on the dangers of fire and explosion in asphalt mix plants Published on: August 15, 2023
- Revised safety poster shows workers how to stand out safely around mobile equipment and vehicles Published on: April 24, 2023
Featured Content
Toolbox meeting guides
A simple format for conducting effective toolbox talks on construction safety topics.
Recent incidents
Incident summaries to alert employers and workers to hazards in their industries.2022-04-08 19:40:57