Clare Connolly

A century ago workers in British Columbia faced primitive and dangerous working conditions, with no recourse if they were injured on the job. In 1917, the Workmen's Compensation Board was created, and today that's WorkSafeBC, an independent agency dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety in British Columbia. WorkSafeBC works with and educates employers and workers. It also monitors compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. There are 15 offices across the large province, and dispersing information and...