The OHSR is British Columbia\u2019s legislation that sets the legal requirements for health and safety in the workplace. Most workplaces in B.C. are subject to the OHSR, with the only exceptions being mines and federally regulated workplaces like banks, transportation, telephone systems, radio, television, and cable services.<\/p>\n
As an employer in B.C. you have certain responsibilities that you must fulfill.<\/p>\n
According to WorkSafe BC, you must: <\/strong><\/p>\n Workplaces in B.C. require that you have a well-developed health and safety program. A major component of your health and safety program is the requirement that you establish a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) or at least one health and safety representative. Whether you are required to establish a JOHSC or appoint a health and safety rep will depend on the headcount.<\/p>\n WorkSafe BC has the authority to dictate that any workplace must establish a JOHSC or appoint a health and safety rep.<\/p>\n Employers must provide training and education to members of the JOHSC and health and safety representatives. This is in addition to the training and education that employers are required to provide to all employees.<\/p>\n Training requirements for JOHSCs and health and reps vary.<\/p>\n\n
Your health and safety program<\/h2>\n
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