Group of restaurant employees following proper health & safety procedure by cleaning tabletops.
Overview
All businesses in British Columbia are required to have an Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Program in place that meets requirements prescribed in the Worker’s Compensation Act (the Act) and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (the Regulation).
Take the Safety Basics Assessment to see how you can strengthen your OHS Program.
Take the AssessmentAll programs are different but the key common elements of a robust health and safety program are as follows:
- creating a health and safety policy;
- conducting regular workplace inspections;
- preparing health and safety risk assessments;
- developing safe work procedures;
- orienting new and young workers;
- educating and training employees;
- assessing the first aid requirements in your workplace;
- making sure that incidents are reported and investigations are carried out;
- holding regular health and safety meetings;
- appointing a worker representative or establishing a joint health and safety committee;
- maintaining records and statistics; and
- keeping the program up to date and relevant.
Now see how your current program compares!
Implementing an effective health & safety framework can:
- Prevent injuries and keep workers safe and healthy
- Save your company time and money
- Strengthen workplace safety culture and your “employer brand”
- Ensure your company meets regulatory requirements