COVID-19 and the workplace

From WorkSafeBC | April 2, 2020 4:50 pm

At WorkSafeBC, we are actively monitoring and adjusting to the COVID-19 situation to determine how we can best support workers, providers, and employers around the province. 

As part of these efforts, we have created a COVID-19 information and resources section on our website, where you can find the following information to help you stay safe at work and access WorkSafeBC services. 

Workplace health and safety

For guidance on how to keep your workers safe at work, see:

Industry information

Health and safety resources to help workers stay safe during the outbreak are available for specific industries including construction,forestryhealth caremanufacturingretailtransportation, andagriculture, with more industries to be added. 

How to access our services

We remain committed to providing the services you rely on and are continuing to adjust how we can best serve and support you. For the latest information, see our service updates

Our call centres remain open, and we are continuing to adjudicate and manage new and existing claims. For more information, see our section on how to report new and manage existing claims

How to stay informed

Visit our announcements page for the latest updates on health and safety resources and accessing WorkSafeBC services. 

If you have questions or concerns

If you have questions or concerns about exposure to COVID-19 at your workplace, call our Prevention Information Line at 604.276.3100 in the Lower Mainland (toll-free within B.C. at 1.888.621.SAFE).