The Prevention Division works closely with industry to prevent workplace injury and disease. This is done through education, consultation, enforcement of the Regulation, and research and technical support. The Prevention Division administers the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation , which all employers are required by law to comply with. The Outreach Education Department helps educate employers and workers about safe and healthy work practices.
Officers are available to make presentations to workers and employers.
In the Lower Mainland, the Prevention Division can be reached directly at 604 276-3100. The WCB is one of North America's leading publishers of workplace safety materials. A wide variety of brochures, posters, and videos are free to workers and employers in B.C. Audio-visual productions are also available on loan or may be purchased. To order printed matter and audio-visuals, contact the Films and Posters Section . To see a catalogue of available printed material, refer to the online Publication catalogue .