The BC Safety Briefing is an AI-generated podcast exploring the world of occupational health and safety in British Columbia. Each episode dives into real case studies, WCAT decisions, new regulations, standards, and legislative updates that impact employers, workers, and safety professionals across the province. This show is designed as an educational resource to spark discussion, raise awareness, and keep listeners up to date with the evolving OHS landscape in BC. Because it is AI-generated ...
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Workplace Incident Analysis Podcasts
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Teacher's Right to Refuse Unsafe Work - Review Division Decision R0300589
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A BC teacher was being hit almost daily by a special needs student, leaving work with bruises. When does workplace violence become an undue hazard? In this episode of The BC Safety Briefing, host Michael Chen examines WorkSafeBC Review Division Decisions R0300589 & R0300609 from July 2023, where Review Officer Tony Fletcher overturned a prevention …
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Episode 6: The Blues of Safety Professionals
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Welcome to a special milestone episode of The BC Safety Briefing - our first deep dive into academic research that shapes our profession. Featured Paper "Investigating the 'blues' of safety professionals" Authors: Didier Delaitre, Justin Larouzée, Jean-Christophe Le Coze, Aurélien Portelli, Eric Rigaud Presented at the 35th European Safety and Reli…
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Part 3 of 3: Serious Injury and Due Diligence Analysis
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Welcome to Part Three of our series examining WCAT decisions involving a BC sawmill company. In this concluding episode, we analyze the most serious case in the series—WCAT Decision A2001896 (2021), where a workplace injury led to a $129,460 administrative penalty that was ultimately cancelled based on due diligence. **Case Overview:** - WCAT Decis…
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Part 2 of 3: Lockout and Confined Space Defense Strategies
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Welcome to Part Two of our three-part series examining WCAT decisions involving a BC sawmill company. In this episode, we analyze two significant cases involving lockout procedures and confined space entry requirements that resulted in penalties totaling over $200,000. **Cases Covered:** - WCAT Decision A1703150 (2019): $75,000 lockout penalty - Th…
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Part 1 of 3: WCAT Success Stories and Due Diligence Lessons
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Welcome to Part One of our three-part series examining a BC sawmill company's remarkable track record at the Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal. In this episode, we analyze two key WCAT decisions that provide valuable insights into how due diligence is assessed at the appeal level. **Cases Covered:** - WCAT Decision A1605590 (2018): $15,000 comb…
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WCAT Decision A2200622: When "High Risk" Isn't So Simple
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In this episode of The BC Safety Briefing, host Michael Chen examines WCAT Decision A2200622, a pivotal case that challenges how WorkSafeBC automatically classifies certain safety violations as "high risk." Episode Highlights: The case of a 3x3 foot excavation that resulted in a $15,911.90 penalty How Policy P2-95-2 mandates automatic "high risk" d…
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Episode 1: Proposed OHSR Amendments - Critical Equipment Safety Updates
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In this episode of The BC Safety Briefing, Michael Chen breaks down major proposed amendments to the BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation that could impact thousands of workplaces across the province. Episode Transcript: [00:00 - Cold Open] A recent wave of proposed amendments to BC's Occupational Health and Safety Regulation could fundamen…
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