Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) meeting minutes must be recorded at each meeting.

JOHSC meeting minutes must be posted for a minimum of three months.

For more information on posting requirements for JOHSC meeting minutes please refer to The Workers Compensation Act, Part 2 Division 5, Sec. 44

Post the names and work locations for each JOHSC member.

For more information on posting requirements for JOHSC information please refer to The Workers Compensation Act, Part 2 Division 5, Sec. 44

Provide the most current copy of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

An electronic copy or link can replace the paper copy as long as every worker knows where to find it and has access to it while at work.

For more information on posting requirements for notice to workers (Act and Regulation, please refer to The Workers Compensation Act, Part 2 Division 4, Sec 21 (2)(F)

A WorkSafeBC inspection report must remain posted for at least seven days, or until compliance has been achieved, whichever is the longer period.

If an inspection report contains orders related to joint occupational health and safety committees or worker health and safety representatives, then the orders must remain posted for 12 months.

For more information on posting requirements for WorkSafeBC inspection reports please refer to Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Part 2 (2.5)

For more information on how to access inspection reports refer to Inspection reports now available online | WorkSafeBC

Orders related to JOHSC or worker health and safety representatives, must remain posted for 12 months.

If a WorkSafeBC officer writes an order, the order must be posted until compliance is met or a person authorized by a WorkSafeBC officer removes the order.

The posting requirements for WorkSafeBC orders vary, please check specific orders for posting requirements. For more information on posting requirements please refer to The Workers Compensation Act, Part 2 Division 7, Sec 51

Following an incident investigation, the corrective action report must remain posted for at least seven days or until compliance has been achieved, whichever one is longer.

For more information on posting requirements for corrective action reports please refer to Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, Sec 2.5 (1)

If an Occupational Health and Safety Information Summary has been provided by WorkSafeBC, it must be posted in the workplace.

For more information on the posting requirements for occupational health and safety information summaries please refer to The Workers Compensation Act, Part 2 Division 7, Sec 52 (4)(a)

Link to example occupational health and safety information summary: Occupational Health & Safety Information Summary | WorkSafeBC

When an employer is required to provide a notification of compliance in response to a WorkSafeBC inspection report the employer must ensure that a copy of the notification is posted next to the originating inspection report until compliance has been achieved.

For more information on posting requirements for notification of compliance please refer to Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Sec 2.6

If WorkSafeBC varies or cancels an order, the variance and any correspondence must be posted by the original order.

For more information on posting requirements for notice of variation of cancellation of an order please refer to The Workers Compensation Act, Part 2 Division 12, Sec 87(2)

Applications for a variance must be posted until a decision is made.

A denied variance requires posting for a minimum of seven days unless otherwise described in the decision.

Any accepted variance must be posted throughout the entire time that the variance is in effect.

For more information on posting requirements for application for variance please refer to The Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Division 9, Sec 63 (1)(a)

If an employer files a request under The Workers Compensation Act Part 6, Sec 270 for review of a decision, the employer must post a copy of the request for review at the workplace to which the administrative penalty relates.

For more information on posting requirements for administrative penalty’s please refer to The Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Division 12, Sec 94 (3)(a)

Clear instructions on how to summon first aid in case of an emergency are crucial for ensuring prompt and effective response. This information must be posted in the workplace and may be included on the occupational health and safety bulletin board.

This information should include:

• Emergency Contact Information: Names and numbers to call for first aid assistance.
• Location of First Aid Kits and Equipment: Maps or descriptions of where first aid supplies are located within the workplace.

For more information on posting requirements please refer to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Part 3 (3.17(2)) 

Written first aid procedures provide detailed guidelines on how to handle medical emergencies in the workplace. This information must be posted in the workplace and may be included on the occupational health and safety bulletin board

These procedures should cover:

• Emergency Response Protocols: Procedures for assessing the situation, providing immediate care, and contacting emergency services if necessary.
• Documentation and Reporting: Guidelines for documenting incidents and reporting them to the appropriate authorities.

For more information on posting requirements please refer to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Part 3 (3.17(2))

Company policies are essential documents that provide guidelines and expectations for employees regarding various aspects of workplace behaviour and operations.

Some examples of company policies to include in your health and safety bulletin board are:

• Health and Safety Policy
• Violence and Harassment Policy
• Respectful Workplace Policy

Regular inspections conducted by the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) are vital for identifying and mitigating workplace hazards. All workers should be aware of the reasons for these inspections and their outcomes.

While not required by legislation, you may choose to post your workplace inspection reports on your occupational health and safety bulletin board

A summary should include:

• Inspection Schedule: Frequency and timing of inspections.
• Inspection Checklist: A detailed list of items and areas to be inspected, such as equipment, workstations, and safety protocols.
• Reporting and Follow-up: Procedures for documenting findings, reporting issues, and ensuring corrective actions are taken.