WorkSafeBC is actively pushing BC employers toward mandatory mental health programmes and stronger psychological safety regulations. Non-compliance means orders, fines, and — more importantly — preventable harm to your workers. Project Lift brings clinical expertise to risk reduction and workforce performance — so your programmes are built on evidence, not guesswork.
Under the BC Workers Compensation Act and WorkSafeBC regulations, these are not suggestions. They are legal obligations — and WorkSafeBC is actively inspecting and enforcing them across BC's construction and industrial sectors.
Employers must provide training on all workplace hazards — and under updated WorkSafeBC policy, this explicitly includes psychological hazards such as chronic stress, burnout, exposure to trauma, and the mental health impacts of physical injury and opioid use.
Employers are required to identify and actively manage psychological risks in the workplace — including those related to addiction, substance use, and mental health. This means documented risk assessments and programmes, not just good intentions.
All BC employers must have a written programme to prevent and respond to workplace bullying, harassment, and violence — with documented policies, regular worker training, and clear supervisor accountability.
WorkSafeBC is actively increasing the frequency and scope of psychological safety inspections across BC's construction and industrial sectors. Firms without documented programmes and trained supervisors are being issued compliance orders and fines.
We don't just tick boxes. We build real, documented programmes that protect your workers, meet every legal requirement, and hold up under a WorkSafeBC inspection — while actually making a difference on your job site.
Recognising and responding to impairment on site — substance use, fatigue, and mental health crisis — without stigma or legal risk. Delivered on-site to workers and supervisors.
Clear, compliant policies on substance use, testing, disclosure, and return-to-work protocols — protecting both employers and workers with legally sound documentation.
Equip site supervisors to respond safely and appropriately to impairment, addiction, and mental health disclosures — a specific WorkSafeBC inspection focus.
Full written programmes with worker training and supervisor accountability — documented, delivered, and ready for a WorkSafeBC review at any time.
Complete written psychological safety programmes aligned with WorkSafeBC's current requirements — documenting your risk assessment, controls, and monitoring process.
Comprehensive hazard training covering both physical and psychological risks — meeting the full scope of WorkSafeBC's training requirements for construction and trades employers.
Proactive employers who get ahead of compliance requirements protect their workers, avoid fines, and build reputations that attract and retain skilled tradespeople.
We work quickly because we know these businesses can't afford to wait. Here's what working with Project Lift looks like.
We audit your current compliance posture — identifying gaps against WorkSafeBC requirements.
We build a prioritised action plan — focused on your most urgent gaps and your team's specific context.
We come to you. Training, policy delivery, and site-level interventions happen at your workplace.
You receive full documentation of every programme — ready to present to WorkSafeBC at any time.
Book a free compliance assessment and find out exactly where your business stands — before WorkSafeBC does.