Basic Health and Safety Rights of Workers

All workers in British Columbia have four basic Health and Safety Rights

1. The Right to Know
   All workers have the right to know what hazards exist in the workplace. This includes all physical and mental hazards. This also includes hazards such as risk of violence.
2. The Right to Participate
   All workers have the right to participate in Occupational Health and Safety activities in the workplace. This right includes being able to participate in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) Committee, and to report hazards and injuries.
3. The Right to Refuse
   All workers have the right to refuse work that is hazardous.
4. The Right to No Discrimination
   All workers have the right to be free from reprisal for refusing unsafe work or contacting WCB.