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Prevention Manual
(PDF 1.5mb / booklet)
This manual contains the policies and practices that relate to WorkSafeBC's prevention mandate under the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual Volume II
(PDF 3.9mb / booklet)
Contains current WorkSafeBC policy relating to rehabilitation and compensation matters. It is used by WorkSafeBC staff when carrying out their responsibilities under the Workers Compensation Act.
3 steps to effective worker education and training
(PDF 1.1mb / booklet)
Designed for employers and supervisors, this guide offers a three-step framework based on orientation, education, and training new and young workers to be safe on the job.
Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos
(PDF 1mb / booklet)
This booklet describes the safe methods of handling all types of asbestos-containing materials. It discusses suitable work procedures for the removal, enclosure, and encapsulation of friable asbestos materials.
How
to Implement a Formal Occupational Health and Safety Program
(PDF 415kb / booklet)
This booklet is a complete revision of the old
BK14 How to Implement an Effective Occupational Health and Safety
Program. This revision will help employers, workers, and joint
health and safety committees develop and maintain an effective occupational
health and safety (OHS) program.
WHMIS
at Work
(PDF 929kb / booklet)
This booklet contains general information about WHMIS - the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
WorkSafeBC Statistics 2008
(PDF 3.7mb / booklet)
This report is published annually as a complement to the operational and financial reviews covered in WorkSafeBC’s (the Workers’ Compensation Board’s) 2008 Annual Report and 2009–2011 Service Plan.
Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual Volume I
(PDF 3.1mb / booklet)
Contains WorkSafeBC policy relating to rehabilitation and compensation matters before June 30, 2002.
Assessment Manual
(PDF 1.7mb / booklet)
This Manual sets out the policies and practices that relate to the Board’s Assessment mandate.
WHMIS The Basics
(PDF 880kb / booklet)
This booklet will explain the basics of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).