This edition of the Prevention Manual reflects the following updates. 

Amendments to the Prevention Manual 

At its March 2013 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved three new Occupational Health and Safety workplace bullying and harassment policies:

• Employer Duties – Workplace Bullying and Harassment – D3-115-2
• Worker Duties – Workplace Bullying and Harassment – D3-116-1
• Supervisor Duties – Workplace Bullying and Harassment – D3-117-2

The Board of Directors’ resolution is available for reference.

Sections 115, 116 and 117 of the Workers Compensation Act set out the general duties of employers, workers and supervisors respectively. The new policies have been developed to clarify the obligations of employers, workers and supervisors regarding preventing, where possible, or otherwise minimizing workplace bullying and harassment.

These amendments will become effective November 1, 2013.