Health and Safety News from WorkSafeBC

WorkSafeBC
July 16, 2026
Category: Health & Safety
Region: Canada West

In this latest newsletter from WorkSafeBC, you’ll find these stories and more:

  • The WorkSafeBC interactive Heat Stress Screening Tool helps you and your team plan ahead for hot work conditions.
  • Updated resources are available on our website including a new first aid procedures with a fillable template for small, class 1 workplaces, an updated web book for Small Business and WorkSafeBC and Safe Work Practices for Custodians. 
  • Learn about new requirements for combustible dusts in the workplace. Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to combustible dust will take effect on January 4, 2027.  They apply to any workplace where dust may accumulate and create a fire or explosion risk.
  • Finally – highlights from the 2026 Summer WorkSafeBC Magazine, including how to manage risk with a key risk inventory and understanding personal coverage for home sharing providers. 

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