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NEWSWorkSafeBC Jan 6, 2026

WorkSafeBC’s average base premium rate unchanged in 2026

WorkSafeBC kept the average base premium rate at $1.55 per $100 of assessable payroll for 2026, marking the ninth year it’s unchanged, with about $570 M in surplus funds returned to employers by pricing below system costs. Industry-specific rates will still vary for 2026, with many seeing increases or decreases, and adjustments made to caps on changes to support stability.

NEWSWorkSafeBC Dec 16, 2025

Board of Directors approves amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and the Prevention Manual

WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Prevention Manual addressing combustible dusts and updated standards. The changes take effect April 1, 2026 (standards updates) and January 4, 2027 (combustible dusts), following public consultation.

NEWSWorkSafeBC Dec 12, 2025

WorkSafeBC updates penalties database to include $1.3 million in penalties for crane-related safety violations

WorkSafeBC added three administrative penalties totaling $1.3 million to its penalties database for crane-related safety violations in 2024–25, including fines linked to a fatal incident at Oakridge Park. The update underscores the financial consequences of high-risk non-compliance and supports WorkSafeBC’s broader crane safety enforcement strategy.