Overview

• What: New requirements for psychological health and safety
• Who: Employers and workers in British Columbia
• Why: To gather feedback on the proposed amendments
• How: Click on our feedback button to contact us
• Key topics: Psychological health and safety, Psychosocial hazard, Psychological injury, Risk assessment, Mental health

Summary

WorkSafeBC is considering new health and safety regulations to help prevent psychological injuries at work.

The proposed new requirements will help employers find, understand, and address workplace conditions (psychosocial hazards) that may contribute to a worker’s psychological injury. These hazards can arise from things like traumatic events at work, how work is organized, the physical work environment, and the equipment used in the workplace.

Psychological injury claims have increased significantly in recent years. Employers have told WorkSafeBC they want clarity about their responsibilities and how to prevent these injuries in the workplace. The proposed changes were developed with input from workers, employers, and other interested parties.

The goal is to provide more clarity about what employers are responsible for and to support healthier and safer workplaces across B.C.

WorkSafeBC wants to hear from workers, employers, and other interested parties from across the province. Your feedback will help WorkSafeBC develop the regulations, including their practicality and fit for B.C. workplaces.

Virtual information session

Thank you to those who attended our information session on September 8 to learn more about the proposed changes.

The session included a brief presentation and a question-and-answer period.

How you can share your feedback on psychological health and safety

To learn more about the proposed amendments, please review the detailed information package.

Provide your feedback (online, by email, or by mail) on the proposed amendments by going to the consultation page. The deadline for feedback has been extended to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026.

How your contributions make a difference

Your feedback will help us understand if the proposed amendments will be effective and help determine if additional changes are needed.

Learn more

information package: Part 4.1, Psychological Health and Safety, Harassment and Violence — Psychological Health and Safety

Consultation page: Consultation on Psychological Health and Safety in the proposed new Part 4.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

Media backgrounder: Proposed regulation on psychological health and safety, violence and harassment

Related consultation

WorksafeBC is also proposing changes related to its workplace harassment and violence requirements, including clarifying responsibilities and how to address hazards. The goal is to make the requirements clearer and support employers in preventing and responding to harassment and violence at work.

To learn more about this related topic, please visit Harassment and violence.