Publications

This manual is for employers and workers who work with or around ammonia and can be used as a tool to help industry work safely.

Homeowners learn more about the process of identifying and removing asbestos in the home.

This set of two waterproof infoflips sets out safe work practices for fallers in a format designed to be used at the worksite.

This edition, newly revised in December 2014, will help you understand your back. It will show you how to take care of yourself when you experience episodes of back pain.

The purpose of this booklet is to assist you in returning workers quickly and safely to the jobs they held before work-related injuries or illnesses.

This manual, developed for employers, supervisors, and workers, describes different types of breathing hazards and respirators. It also explains how to choose, fit, and care for a respirator. In addition, the manual covers the essential elements of respirator programs.

This manual is mainly for two groups: employers whose businesses include the use of chlorine gas for water or sewage treatment; and workers who work with or around chlorine gas, including those who repair or maintain chlorine systems.

This book describes measures used to control hazards in confined spaces.

This Infoflip is primarily for WorkSafeBC officers to use as a guide during inspections.

Employers, contractors, supervisors, and workers may also find the information useful for assisting them in carrying out their occupational health and safety roles and responsibilities.

All workers in B.C. are potentially vulnerable to infectious diseases. This book describes common communicable and zoonotic diseases, how they are spread, and steps to take to protect workers. It includes information about the basic principles of infection control, safe work procedures, and how to develop an exposure control plan.