ICBA | Jock Finlayson | Updated on July 7, 2026 WorkSafeBC is the province’s occupational health and safety regulator as well as the main provider of compensation and other benefits to workers injured on the job. It is one of the most important government entities in the province. WorkSafe’s premiums and its decisions on workplace health and…

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Government of BC News Release | Victoria | July 6, 2026 Summary __________ The Province is expanding skilled trades certification to tower and mobile crane operators to ensure consistent training and certification standards, improve crane safety and strengthen B.C.’s skilled trades workforce. “Today we’re delivering on our commitment to crane operators and worker safety in…

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Crane & Hoist | July 7, 2026 British Columbia is expanding skilled trades certification to tower and mobile crane operators. The move, the province states, will ensure consistent training and certification standards, improve crane safety and strengthen the province’s skilled trades workforce. “Today we’re delivering on our commitment to crane operators and worker safety in…

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WorkSafeBC | Effective January 4, 2027 The WorkSafeBC Board of Directors has approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation relating to combustible dusts. These amendments strengthen protections for workers while providing clearer expectations for employers. The changes take effect January 4, 2027. We’re sharing information now to support early awareness and help employers, workers, and industry…

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BCCA | July 7, 2026 Submission led by the BCCA and backed by construction companies across the province urges government to finalize the Construction Prompt Payment Act regulations during this fiscal year. July 7, 2026 (Victoria, B.C.) — The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has released a formal submission in response to the provincial government’s Construction Prompt Payment…

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ICBA Advocacy Update | June 30, 2026 Key Points Mid-Year Economics Projections Where is the economy actually headed in the back half of 2026? ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson has just released our Mid-Year Update – and the short version is choppy waters: B.C. growth is set to slow to just 0.6% this year with net job…

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Insurance Business | By Roxanne Libatique | Jun 29, 2026 Tighter psychological injury thresholds are here – what changes for claimants? New South Wales has entered a new regulatory period for workers compensation, with two sets of updated guidelines taking effect on June 30 and July 1, 2026. SIRA released revised Workers Compensation Guidelines and 2026…

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BCCSA has two offerings that have been designed for supporting worker well-being, recovery, and overall jobsite safety. The first is the BCCSA Well-Being & Recovery Hub, a centralized, confidential online resource designed specifically for BC’s construction industry. The Hub helps workers, supervisors, and company owners find relevant supports related to mental health, substance use, addictions, recovery, and wellness….

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WorkSafeBC – Please Share What Public consultation on proposed amendments to Part 20 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation as it relates to the Construction, Excavation and Demolition – Shotcrete is currently open. To learn more, join WorkSafeBC for an upcoming virtual information session. This will include a brief presentation followed by an opportunity to ask…

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Please share with your members who have rigging and hoisting experience. WorkSafeBC would like your feedback on the Rigging and Hoisting Competency Framework.  WorkSafeBC is sharing this framework with you for one specific reason: to identify any safety critical gaps. Please review it and let them know if you see any competency missed that could affect workers’ safety. At this stage, WorkSafeBC…

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ICBA Advocacy Update | June 8, 2026 Key Points STANDING UP FOR OPEN SHOP After a decade of mainly hearing NO from Ottawa, it has been refreshing to hear a Prime Minister say the right things about getting to YES on resources, infrastructure and energy. Credit where it’s due: the feds’ new $6-billion, five-year skilled…

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BCCA’s Career and Resource Hub Connects Talent with Employers Through a Faster, Smarter Hiring Experience VICTORIA, BC (June 11, 2026) – The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved Builders Life TalentCentral platform, a modernized and user-focused online job board, built by construction for construction. TalentCentral is…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | June 4, 2026 RICHMOND, B.C. — WorkSafeBC’s recently released 2025 Annual Report and 2026-2028 Service Plan reveals the organization continues to be in a strong financial position, adding it returned $564 million of surplus funds to employers in 2026. Here are some 2025 highlights: Between 2018 and 2026, an estimated $3.2…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | June 1, 2026 VICTORIA – Raji Mangat, KC, was appointed a public-interest board member for a two-year term ending May 31 and will assume the role immediately. Mangat is a practising lawyer with more than 20 years experience in constitutional and administrative law, explains a release. She recently…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | June 2, 2026 VICTORIA – BC Hydro and WorkSafeBC have released information that shows electrical incidents overwhelmingly affect workers outside the electrical trades. Data from WorkSafeBC states construction workers, window washers, painters, surveyors and crane and heavy equipment operators are at greater risk. From 2015 to 2025, approximately…

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Road Safety at Work | June 2, 2026 Road Safety at Work is encouraging employers to start preparing now for major traffic disruptions expected in Vancouver during international soccer activities in June and July. Employers with staff driving in or through downtown Vancouver may need to adjust schedules, rethink routes, and reduce unnecessary trips. Road…

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Classification change policy in the Assessment Manual lists the possible reasons for changing a firm’s classification. Under this policy, a firm’s failure to provide timely, complete, and accurate information to WorkSafeBC, and to respond promptly to information requests or information provided by WorkSafeBC (the positive duties), is addressed under the heading of fraud or misrepresentation. This creates…

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WorkSafeBC’s Policy, Regulation and Research Department is requesting feedback on proposed amendments to Part 20, Construction, Excavation and Demolition — Shotcrete, of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. The consultation phase gives stakeholders an opportunity to share feedback before the proposed amendments are taken to public hearing. View the proposed regulatory amendments and information on how to…

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Driving may not be your core business but if any employee drives even once in a while on the job, you have legal responsibilities for their safety. This applies whether they drive to see a client or to pick up office supplies, even if they use their own vehicle. Road Safety at Work’s free Road…

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If you access WorkSafeBC information online, THIS IMPACTS YOU.  WorkSafeBC will be holding information sessions in early June to walk through the process for employers. These sessions will be SHORT (15-20 minutes) and will provide ample time to ask specific questions. They will be recorded and will be available for viewing. We will provide details…

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