WorkSafeBC has now issued a Guideline for their Officers,  for variances to the Workers Compensation Act requirement for a Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee in any workplace with 20 or more workers.   This Guideline gives WorkSafe’s Occupational Safety Officers the ability to issue an Inspection Report/Order, acknowledging the variance.  We’ll create a process diagram and template for municipalities to use and post it here!

WorkSafeBC and the BCAA Road Safety Foundation have created a new website aimed at helping employers reduce road-related crashes and injuries.  The BC Municipal Safety Association participated in this initiative, including the “Preferred Practices” document.

http://www.roadsafetyatwork.ca/