OHS Citations
The Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2015 (Bill 9) resulted in numerous changes to Part 3 of the Workers Compensation Act. Amendments relating to OHS Citations were in force on August 4, 2015, and are being implemented as of February 1, 2016.
OHS Citations are another tool WorkSafeBC officers can use to obtain compliance with orders and requirements relating to compliance reports in circumstances that are not high risk. The overarching principle of OHS Citations is that employers who comply promptly with orders will never receive an OHS Citation.
Before issuing an OHS Citation, WorkSafeBC must give the employer a written warning that an OHS Citation may be issued. If, following the warning, the employer still fails to comply, WorkSafeBC will generally impose the citation.
The following document provides an overview of the changes to the Workers Compensation Act for OHS Citations: Legislative Change: A Primer on OHS Citations.
Employer Incident Investigations Report Submissions
After certain workplace incidents, employers are required to conduct a full investigation and submit an investigation report to WorkSafeBC within 30 days. Employers now have the option of submitting the Full Incident Investigation Report securely and conveniently through WorkSafeBC’s new online portal.
To learn more about what incidents need to be investigated, access WorkSafeBC’s form templates, and submit reports online, visit WorkSafeBC’s Employer Incident Investigation Report Submissions page.