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WorkSafe BC – Review Division

About

WorkSafeBC promotes workplace health and safety in BC by partnering with employers and workers and monitoring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. It provides compensation for injured workers and supports them in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work.

It makes decisions regarding claims for work-related injuries and disease, assessments for employers, and the enforcement of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. It is an independent agency funded by insurance premiums paid by employers and accountable to the public through government and its work is directed by the Workers Compensation Act.

The first level of appeal of a decision is internal, involving a review by a Review Officer in the Review Division. The second level of appeal is to the independent Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal .

Contact

WorkSafeBC – Review Division
Main Building
6951 Westminster Highway
Richmond, BC

Mailing Address:
PO Box 2071 Stn Terminal
Vancouver BC V6B 3S3

Website: www.worksafebc.com
Telephone: 604-214-5411
Toll Free: 1-888-922-8804
Fax: 604-232-7747 (or 1-888-922-8804)

Justice Education Society Resources

Early Resolution

Before you appeal to the tribunal, have you tried to work out your situation by other methods? The tribunal process can take a lot of time and may not result in the decision you expected. Use this Early Dispute Resolution checklist to find out if you have tried all avenues available to you. The following videos and PDFs will also help you.

Choosing a Dispute Resolution Option

Find out about mediation and other ways to resolve disputes.
Read the PDF.

Preparing for a Tough Talk

Find out how to prepare for a difficult conversation to settle a dispute.
Read the PDF.

Understanding Disputes

Here’s what’s really going on behind most disputes.
Read the PDF.

Negotiating a Solution

You’ve prepared for your tough talk, now you’re ready for the next step: negotiation.
Read the PDF.

Preparing for a Hearing

If you have decided to move forward with the tribunal process, use this Tribunal Hearing Preparation checklist to help you get ready. You may also like to take a look at these videos and PDFs for more about how to prepare your case.