2.2 Human Resource Legislation and Regulations
2.2 Human Resource Legislation and Regulations
WorkSafeBC
Ensuring work environments are safe supports staff and children. Consider how your environment supports safe environment for everyone in it.
On-the-floor managers should also be trained in safety and work safe policies as they will work alongside staff daily. As an administrator, you are responsible for training, monitoring and reporting on basic work safety.Additionally, the WorkSafeBC regulations provide guidelines for workplace safety, ensuring that employers maintain a safe and healthy environment for their employees. Worksafe works with any employees who have experienced a work-related injury or disease. The Workers Compensation Act guides the process.
WorksafeBC supports employees with rehabilitation, compensation, health care benefits and other services until they are able to return to work (WorkSafeBC). All employers are legally required to have WorkSafeBC coverage, unless they are exempt (WorkSafeBC). Employment standards emphasize the importance of protecting workers' rights while promoting ethical and equitable workplace practices. Understanding these regulations is crucial to creating safe working environments. There are reporting and fees required to be in compliance with WorkSafeBC. To understand what your obligations are to WorkSafeBC, ensure you read about employers' responsibilities.
The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal hears appeals regarding decisions made by WorkSafeBC. The Employers' Advisers Office advises and assists employers regarding workplace safety.
WorkSafe BC has a 7-hour training course for supervisors on safety! If it interests you, or you are interested in your staff taking the training, it can be found here: Supervising for Safety - Online course for supervisors (Optional).References
Government of British Columbia. (2025, January 23). Employers' Advisers Office. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employers/employers-advisers-office
Workers’ Compensation Act. (2024). Learn about employers' responsibilities. https://www.worksafebc.com
Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal of British Columbia. (n.d.). Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal. https://www.wcat.bc.ca