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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 |
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Interior Region |
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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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