Safety at Home: Are You Covered?

Elevate Your Home Safety Standards Today

With busy work schedules, many people in BC, Canada, are turning to home services—cleaning, plumbing fixes, renovations, or babysitting. But did you know you might be responsible for their safety at your home? As a safety expert with OccuSafeServ, I’ve seen how critical this is.

Key Questions to Ask:

• Do they have incident coverage from their employer?

• Are they an officially registered business?

• How many clients do they serve, or are they working for you exclusively?

These details matter. If they’re unregistered or lack coverage, you could be liable for injuries under WorkSafeBC rules, especially if they’re deemed your “worker” while on your property. This post applies to BC; other Canadian provinces may have different contractor/subcontractor regulations—check with your regulatory provider. Need help? I’m here!

Learn More:
Check out WorkSafeBC’s article on contractors, how they’re identified, and cases where homeowners might be responsible: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/insurance/contractors-and-subcontractors

Your Input Matters:
What steps do you take to ensure safety with home hires? Share your thoughts—I’d love to hear! Connect with me at https://www.occusafeserv.com/ for safety solutions.

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