What information from an investigation can be made public?
Until an investigation is finalized, only very limited information can be communicated because premature release of information could affect the integrity of the investigation. In some instances, after the investigation has been completed, there may also be administrative sanctions or prosecutions under the Workers Compensation Act that could be affected by the release of specific information. Even when the incident investigation report has been finalized, certain information is protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and confidentiality provisions of the Workers Compensation Act. Subject to these limitations, WorkSafeBC releases as much information as possible.
Until an investigation is finalized, only very limited information can be communicated because premature release of information could impact the integrity of the investigation. In some instances, there may also be administrative sanctions or prosecutions under the Workers Compensation Actthat could be impacted by the release of specific information. Even when the report has been finalized, certain information is protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Actand confidentiality provisions of the Workers Compensation Act. Subject to these limitations, WorkSafeBC makes as much information available as possible.
