VBF-WSBC-Risk Management Basics – Aug 11, 2022
WorksafeBC’s mandate is to prevent injury, illness and death through consultation, education and enforcement. Workplace inspections and consultations, done by WSBC’s Inspectors, will follow a Risk Management Basics approach. This approach provides both foundational information on managing risks in the workplace and information on specific areas of focus for all industries. The approach also prioritizes effective management of the most significant risks in the workplace with an emphasis on meaningful worker participation. The benefits of Risk Management Basics can be realized by employers of all sizes and safety management system sophistication levels. It lays the foundation for hazard identification and risk management across the province and all industries.
Officers will take key steps in the basics of managing key risks in the workplace:
- Identification of workplace hazards
- Implementation of Control Measures
- Communication and Worker Engagement
- Monitor risks and Update
The expectation is that through the consultation process WSBC will have conversations with employers to prepare them, should they be inspected, to have these pieces in place.
Some resources available through WSBC include a Risk Inventory Template (this document helps to engage workers to help manage risks by collecting risk information from the front-line workers) and Creating and Managing a Health and Safe Workplace (a comprehensive primer on basic health and safety planning and management). For more information visit www.worksafebc.com
A reminder of future events:
Oct. 6th, our annual Round Table takes place.
