HEALTH AND SAFETY

     
 

Workers' Compensation Board of BC
The Workers' Compensation Board of B.C. (WCB) is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers of British Columbia. The Worker' Compensation Board educate employers and workers and monitor compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. In the event of work-related injuries or diseases, the WCB works with the affected parties to provide return-to-work rehabilitation, compensation, health care benefits, and a range of other services.

For more information Please visit Workers' Compensation Board

Workers' Advisers
Workers' Advisers are appointed under Section 94 of the Workers Compensation Act to advise and assist clients in regards to Workers' Compensation Board benefits, policies, and the interpretation of the Act. Clients include injured workers who have WCB claims, their dependents, professional associations, union representatives, and injured workers' associations. Workers' Advisers do not work for the WCB.

Appealing WCB Decisions
The deadline for appealing a Review Division decision to WCAT is 30 days from the date of the Review Division decision.
The deadline for appealing a WCB decision to WCAT is 90 days from the date of the WCB decision.
In limited circumstances an extension of time may be allowed. For more information visit your nearest Workers' Advisers' Offices listed below. Source:www.http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/wab/factsheets/appeal/overview.htm

Workers' Advisers Regional Office in British Columbia
Vancouver/Lower Mainland
Workers' Advisers
500 - 8100 Granville Ave
Richmond, BC, V6Y 3T6
Phone: 604-713-0360
Fax: 604-713-0311
Toll Free(BC): 1-800-663-4261
Workers' Advisers
204-32555 Simon Ave
Abbotsford, BC, V2T 4Y2
Phone: 604-870-5488
Fax: 604-870-5488
Toll Free: 1-888-295-7781
Vancouver Island Region
Workers' Advisers
Suit 310 - 3795 Carey Road
Victoria, BC. V8Z 6T8
Phone: 250-952-4393
Fax: 250-952-4399
Toll-Free: 1-800-661-4066
Workers' Advisers
Suite 504 - 495 Unsure Street
Nanaimo, BC. V9R 6B9
Phone: 250-741-5504
Fax: 250-741-5516
Toll-Free: 1-800-668-2117
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Workers' Advisers
Suit 205 - 1040 Shoppers Row
Campbell River, BC. V9W 2C6
Phone: 250-830-6526
Fax: 250-830-6528
Toll Free: 1-888-643-0013
Interior Region  
Workers' Advisers
101 - 1726 Dolphin Avenue
Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9R9
Phone: 250-717-2096
Fax: 250-717-2010
Toll Free:1-866-881-1188
Workers' Advisers
102 - 70 - 2nd Avenue
Kamloops, BC. V2C 1V9
Phone: 250-371-3860
Fax: 250-371-3820
Toll Free: 1-800-663-6695
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Workers' Advisers
#310 Ward Street
Nelson, BC. V1L 5S4
Phone: 250-354-6933
Fax: 250-354-6944
Toll Free: 1-866-354-6933
Workers' Advisers
208 - 1577 -7th Avenue
Prince George, BC. V2L 3P5
Phone: 250-565-4280
Fax: 250-565-4283
Toll Free: 1-800-263-6066


If you live outside the above-listed areas, call the number closest to you for assistance with your claim.

All the information related to Workers' Advisers are available in Punjabi and Chinese.

For more information Please visit Workers' Advisers web site.

FARSHA Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association
FARSHA is committed to educating the people of the agricultural industry in matters of health and safety. They work with employers and workers, providing training for various safety concerns. For more information please contact: 604-881-6078, Fax: 604-881-6079, Toll Free: 1-877-533-1789 email: farsha

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