On January 7, 2022, the provincial health officer announced an
order requiring employers to re-activate their COVID-19 Safety
Plans.
This order replaces the previous requirement for employers to
have a Communicable Disease Previous Plan in their workplace.
Employers should take note that, although both plans share many of
the same fundamental principles, a COVID-19 Safety Plan is a
formal, written plan that must be posted on your workplace's
website (if you have one) and must be provided to a health officer
or a WorkSafeBC officer upon request.
Additionally, as opposed to a Communicable Disease Prevention
Plan, an employer's COVID-19 Safety Plan must include specific
controls such as:
