Tell WorkSafeBC: Mental health at work matters
Our work can be demanding. Members work long hours, cover shortages, deal with frustrated and impaired passengers, and respond to emergencies. Sometimes you witness something traumatic, then you’re expected to carry on with the next sailing.
We know that stress and pressure doesn’t disappear when your shift ends.
WorkSafeBC is considering new rules that would make employers take psychological hazards seriously, just like physical hazards.
That could include excessive workloads, work pace, inadequate staffing and support, unclear responsibilities, unsafe working conditions and exposure to traumatic events.
Under the proposed rules, employers would have to:
- Ask workers about the psychological hazards they face
- Put identified hazards and risks in writing
- Take steps to eliminate or reduce them
- Consult joint health and safety committees or worker representatives
- Review if their solutions are working
- Provide ongoing, workplace-specific training and information
This regulation could mean more accountability for how your worksite is staffed, scheduled, supervised and supported by your employer.
Tell WorkSafeBC your experiences. You can comment on whatever has impacted you most: crew shortages, fatigue, overtime, disrupted schedules, passenger abuse, traumatic incidents or the support you received, or didn’t receive, afterward. You know best where the pressure points are.
Comments are open until 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 6.
Complete the online feedback form or email OHSRegFeedback@worksafebc.com.
