Most BC employers assume they're compliant — until a WorkSafeBC inspection reveals otherwise. Fines for non-compliance start at $500 and can exceed $609,736 for serious violations. This free assessment scores your workplace across six compliance categories and shows you exactly where the gaps are, before an officer does.
Is Your BC Workplace Actually WorkSafeBC Compliant?
What this assessment covers
Six compliance categories drawn directly from WorkSafeBC's inspection priorities:
Written Safety Program
BC employers with five or more workers are legally required to have a written OHS program under the Workers Compensation Act. If you don't have one, or it hasn't been reviewed in the past year, you're exposed. Learn more about how Greenspine builds workplace safety programs for BC employers.
COR Certification & Documentation
The Certificate of Recognition (COR) isn't mandatory for all employers, but it's increasingly required by general contractors and public sector clients. We assess whether your documentation is audit-ready. See Greenspine's COR audit preparation services.
Safety Training Records
WorkSafeBC expects employers to document training for every worker, including WHMIS, fall protection, and role-specific hazard training. Missing records are one of the most common inspection findings in BC.
Workplace Inspections
Regular documented inspections are a legal requirement, not a best practice. The assessment checks whether your inspection frequency and documentation meet the standard.
Incident Investigation & Reporting
Employers must investigate all incidents that caused injury or had the potential to. Your procedures and records are assessed against WorkSafeBC's investigation requirements.
Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC)
Workplaces with 20 or more workers must have a functioning JHSC with trained worker and employer representatives. This is one of the most commonly cited deficiencies in BC.
What your results mean
Your score is rated across four risk levels:
High Risk — Significant gaps that create legal exposure and financial liability. WorkSafeBC orders and penalties are likely if an inspection occurs. Immediate consulting support recommended.
Moderate Risk — Core elements in place but documentation, training records, or procedures have gaps. A structured improvement plan is needed.
Low Risk — Strong foundation with minor gaps. A compliance review can close remaining items quickly.
Compliant — Your program meets WorkSafeBC's baseline requirements. Focus shifts to COR certification, continuous improvement, and audit readiness.
We will follow up with a personalized recommendation based on your score. If you need support immediately, contact our team directly or learn more about our fractional safety officer program — BC's most flexible option for employers who need ongoing safety management without a full-time hire.
FAQs
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Yes. Every question maps to a specific provision under the Workers Compensation Act or WorkSafeBC's Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. The six categories reflect WorkSafeBC's stated inspection priorities for BC employers.
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Any BC employer responsible for workplace safety — whether you're a small business owner managing safety yourself, an HR manager, a safety coordinator, or a site supervisor. It's designed to be completed in under five minutes with no prior safety knowledge required.
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No. This is a private assessment tool operated by Greenspine Safety. Your results and contact information are only used to follow up with your personalized compliance report.
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You'll receive your full gap report immediately. A Greenspine consultant will follow up within one business day with specific recommendations based on your score. There's no obligation.
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Don't panic — most BC employers have gaps, especially smaller businesses without a dedicated safety person. That's exactly why Greenspine's fractional safety programs exist. We can get your program compliant quickly and cost-effectively.
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No. This assessment gives you a directional compliance snapshot based on self-reported answers. A formal workplace safety inspection or consulting engagement with a Greenspine consultant provides verified, documented compliance assessment that stands up to WorkSafeBC scrutiny.
