WorkSafeBC

New Option for Employers in Late Night Retail

Effective April 15, 2012, employers may implement a prescribed and audited Violence Prevention Program as one option to protect workers assigned to work alone at night.

• New Guideline: G4.22.1-3 Late night retail - Violence Prevention Program
• Approved Working Alone Amendments: OHS Regulation Part 4, sections 4.22.1 and 4.23
• Employers Guide: Late night retail safety procedures and requirements (PDF 124 kb)

New Apprenticeship Programs Portal

New portal with trade-specific health and safety resources aligned to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) curriculum for B.C. apprenticeship programs.

Occupational Health & Safety Training

This is a directory of Occupational Health and Safety Training Providers in BC that conduct training in a wide variety of health and safety topics, ranging from Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committee Members, to WHMIS, to forklift operation. This directory is searchable by geographical location and provides links to the providers' websites. It also contains links to training administered by third parties, such as occupational first aid, crane operation, manual falling, S-100, and commercial diving.

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