Workplace safety in Public Schools

BCPSEA supports health, safety and wellness in public school districts by providing advice and resources to assist school district staff with interpretation and application of relevant legislation and related WorkSafeBC policy and practice. BCPSEA advocates on behalf of the sector, as well as on behalf of school districts, on safety, claims and assessment issues with WorkSafeBC, and assists school districts on claims appeal and penalty/sanction matters.

Bulletins

Emergent bulletins are distributed to all school districts as issues arise. Some are more reference based for practitioners, others more time sensitive for both trustees and district staff.

Visit the Publication section to view Health Safety Wellness Issues.

Principles for Principals

Click the image below to access the complete interactive document.

Powerpoint Presentations

View more presentations from BCPSEA.
View more presentations from BCPSEA.

Additional Resources

Online training, tools, and other resources assist occupational health and safety staff to ensure safe and healthy schools/workplaces.
Visit the Central Okanagan School District No. 23 website for more information on WorkSafeBC Safety Committee Courses.

Expert Panel Reports

No. 3: Reducing the Number of Slips/Falls in School District Facilities
No. 2: Determining the Requirements for Occupational First Aid Services, Equipment and Facilities for BC Public Schools
No. 1: Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries among School Board Custodial Workers through Cooperative Summer Work Organization


Refusal of Unsafe Work Flowchart
WorkSafeBC New Worker Orientation Checklist

Useful Links

Additional online resources to support health, safety and wellness.
A Clean Sweep
Job Demands Analysis 

Visit the BC Centre for Disease Control for helpful information and resources.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety School Workers Health and Safety Guide 175K pdf
For information on 'Indoor Air Quality & Tools for Schools Action Kit for Canadian Schools' visit the Health Canada website.