Employer Responsibilities for Workplace Health and Safety

Whether a business is large or small, the law requires that it be a safe and healthy place to work. If you are an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure a healthy and safe workplace.

Your responsibilities

• Establish a valid occupational health and safety program.
• Train your employees to do their work safely and provide proper supervision.
• Provide supervisors with the necessary support and training to carry out health and safety responsibilities.
• Ensure adequate first aid equipment, supplies, and trained attendants are on site to handle injuries.
• Regularly inspect your workplace to make sure everything is working properly.
• Fix problems reported by workers.
• Transport injured workers to the nearest location for medical treatment.
• Report all injuries to WorkSafeBC that required medical attention.
• Investigate incidents where workers are injured or equipment is damaged.
• Submit the necessary forms to WorkSafeBC.