n International Day for Persons with Disabilities, PSAC reaffirms its commitment to building disability-inclusive workplaces and communities where workers of diverse abilities can fully participate, lead with dignity, and…
Health and Safety
If you are interested in getting involved with Health and Safety issues in BC or would like more information about H&S in the BC Region, please contact the BC Regional Council Health and Safety Coordinator is Tracy Arrowsmith or the PSAC BC Regional Office and ask to speak with the staff person assigned to the H&S portfolio. Scroll down this page for H&S related information and and news.
Looking for Health and Safety Resources?
PSAC has launched a Health and Safety Committee Toolkit, which includes in-depth guides on health and safety committee functions and responsibilities. The Toolkit also includes printable checklists and factsheets for health and safety processes and hazards. Check out the Toolkit here!
Psychological injuries on the job are workplace hazards, and employers must treat them that way
A landmark decision out of Sudbury has reaffirmed what workers, PSAC and other unions have been saying for years: occupational mental injuries are…
PSAC members unite to strengthen workplace health and safety at national conference
PSAC health and safety leaders from across Canada gathered in Toronto September 25-27 for the 2025 PSAC National Health and Safety…
PSAC Social Justice Fund delivers vital support through local partners amid wildfires
The PSAC Social Justice Fund (SJF) provides critical relief to communities facing the devastation of wildfires, helping them recover and rebuild…
PSAC Social Justice Fund: advancing occupational health and safety in Canada and around the world
Each year, the PSAC SJF supports projects that deliver humanitarian relief, fight poverty, promote labour rights, and strengthen worker protections. Through…
From the BRUSH Committee: Heat awareness for your workplace
As temperatures rise across the province, it’s essential to stay informed about the risks associated with working in hot conditions. The…
Statement on the 2025 Day of Mourning
As a union member who’s been deeply committed to health and safety activism, April 28 is always a heavy day. It’s…
Day of Mourning Events in BC
PSAC holds Call Centre Roundtable to improve working conditions for members
Members from across Canada gathered for PSAC’s first-ever Call Centre Roundtable to discuss urgent issues impacting workers. Attendees identified numerous issues…
Report on the 2024 PSAC BC Health and Safety Conference
The 2024 PSAC BC Regional Health and Safety Conference was held at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in Vancouver from October 18 through October 20….