On behalf of Road Safety at Work A thorough orientation that includes work zone safety is a powerful tool for companies employing people who work at or on the roadside. Safe work zones are a regulatory requirement in BC and play a critical role in preventing worker injuries caused by moving vehicles. They can also…
Read MoreConsultation on proposed amendments to Part 12 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
On behalf of WorkSafeBC –> Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is requesting feedback on proposed amendments to Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment, sections 12.74 to 12.80.2 — Automotive Lifts and Other Vehicle Supports, of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. The consultation phase gives stakeholders an opportunity to share feedback before the proposed…
Read MoreConsultation on proposed amendments to Parts 4, 13, 14, 20, 28, and 31 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
On Behalf of WorkSafeBC –> Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is requesting feedback on proposed amendments to multiple sections of Parts 4, 13, 14, 20, 28, and 31 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation relating to periodic certification of equipment as safe for use. The consultation phase gives stakeholders an opportunity to share…
Read MoreWorkSafeBC announces the average base premium rate for employers unchanged in 2026
The preliminary average base premium rate for 2026 will remain at $1.55 per $100 of assessable payroll. Subject to final approval by WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors, this will be the ninth consecutive year that the average base rate has remained at this level. WorkSafeBC is holding virtual rate information sessions this week during which their…
Read MorePremium rate for employers will be unchanged in 2026: WorkSafeBC
Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | July 15, 2025 RICHMOND, B.C. — WorkSafeBC has announced next year $570 million in surplus funding will be handed back to B.C. employers, as the preliminary average base premium rate for 2026 will remain at $1.55 per $100 of assessable payroll. Although subject to final approval from the…
Read MoreAlberta man killed after crane collapses at Saskatoon construction site
Journal of Commerce | The Canadian Press | July 7, 2025 SASKATOON — Police say an Alberta man who was rushed to hospital Saturday after a crane collapse in Saskatoon has died. Officers had been dispatched to a construction site on Webster Street in the city’s northeast for an industrial accident. A crane collapsed at the…
Read MoreB.C. is easing rules on upfront costs for homebuilders to spur project construction
Homebuilders will have 4 years, rather than 2, to pay development fee charges CBC | The Canadian Press | Posted: Jul 02, 2025 1:16 PM PDT The British Columbia government is loosening the rules for payment of development fees in a bid to jump-start home construction that has been hampered by upfront costs. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says among…
Read MoreRecent work-related incidents reported to WorkSafeaBC
June 23, 2025 Construction incident summaries are based on information obtained as soon as possible after the incidents: they are preliminary and subject to change. Details have been edited to protect workers’ privacy. See additional summaries online. Injury Type: Close call Core Activity: Industrial, commercial, institutional or highrise residential contracting or construction Location: Lower Mainland Date of Incident: 2025-Jun ID…
Read MoreWorkSafeBC fines roofing company for unsafe Richmond worksite again
Richmond News | Valerie Leung | Jun 20, 2025 A roofing company working on a Richmond home is being fined once again by the provincial work safety watchdog. WorkSafeBC gave Hardworking Roofing Service Ltd. a $6,086.26 fine on May 1 after several workers were found on a sloped roof with no proper fall protection. The firm…
Read MorePrevent heat stress at work
As temperatures rise, take action to protect your workers from heat stress. Find resources, including our heat stress screening tool, to help manage the risk at your workplace. Learn more »
Decision on the New and Revised B.C. Exposure Limits based on the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 ACGIH TLVs for Selected Chemical Substances
At its April 2025 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors (BOD) approved the adoption of the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 new and revised American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Threshold Limit Values (ACGIH TLVs) for the following selected chemical substances: In addition, Epichlorohydrin’s revised ACGIH TLV is already the same as the existing B.C. exposure limit. Effective…
Read MoreLight House Opens Applications for 2025/2026 Circular Construction Accelerator
VANCOUVER, BC (May 29, 2025) – Light House, an organization focused on advancing circular practices in the built environment, is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 Circular Construction Accelerator (CCA). This complimentary, impact-driven program supports B.C.-based businesses in adopting circular economy practices to reduce waste, create new value streams, and contribute to a more resilient built environment. Through the…
Read MorePetrie addendum offers more confusion than clarity on claims suppression
Journal of Commerce | Jean Sorensen | June 19, 2025 The Petrie April 2025 addendum report alleging WorkSafeBC (WSBC) ignores companies that suppress claims to get lower rates is being met with more confusion than clarity. “We are always happy to work with labour where there is a problem but we have to be able…
Read MoreWorkSafeBC Rate Information Sessions
You are invited to attend WorkSafeBC’s rate information sessions Join other B.C. employers in learning about WorkSafeBC’s preliminary assessment rates for 2026, and how you can reduce your premiums through a safer and healthier workplace. Session details WorkSafeBC’s information sessions include a presentation followed by a live question and answer period. The topics for the…
Read MoreOilfield equipment supplier penalized $126,000 after worker seriously injured
Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | June 18, 2025 EDMONTON – TAQA Drilling Solutions Inc. pleaded guilty to one charge under Alberta’s occupational health and safety (OHS) laws and was sentenced to pay $126,000 on June 4 in the Edmonton Court of Justice. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on a worksite…
Read MoreRecent work-related incidents reported to WorkSafeaBC
June 5, 2025 Construction incident summaries are based on information obtained as soon as possible after the incidents: they are preliminary and subject to change. Details have been edited to protect workers’ privacy. See additional summaries online. Injury Type: Close call Core Activity: Avalanche control Location: Interior B.C. Date of Incident: 2025-May ID Number: 2025160850019 During avalanche control operations involving the…
Read MoreBCCWITT News and Events – May Newsletter
On behalf of BC Centre for Women in the Trades Construction Month 2025 Recap BCCWITT was a gold sponsor of BCCA’s Construction Month campaign in April. The cornerstone of our celebration was a fantastic event at BCIT on April 26. Our “Journey to Success for Women Apprentices” event brought together more than 50 women apprentices…
Read MoreBill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie
Journal of Commerce | The Canadian Press | May 29, 2025 VANCOUVER — A controversial bill in British Columbia responding to American tariffs has passed with Speaker Raj Chouhan casting the deciding vote Wednesday evening. Bill 15 fast-tracks public and private infrastructure projects, and Chouhan’s vote means that the bill has passed third and final reading…
Read MoreConstruction associations chime in on historic throne speech
Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | May 28, 2025 VAUGHAN, ONT. — It was a monumental occasion to have King Charles read out the speech from the throne in Ottawa on May 27, but initially the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) was concerned there were some missed opportunities in the text. The association issued a press…
Read MoreWorkSafeBC 2024 Annual Report and 2025-27 Service Plan
Earlier this month, Minister Whiteside tabled WorkSafeBC’s 2024 Annual Report and 2025-27 Service Plan. This annual report is independently audited each year and can be found here. To review the auditor’s report, see pages 11–13. The consolidated financial statements and associated audit and actuary reports may be found starting on page 98.