WorkSafeBC City of Revelstoke Bullying and Harassment

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REPORT #1
Worker and Employer Services Division
6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

Mailing Address: PO Box 5350 Stn Terminal, Vancouver BC, V6B 5L5
Telephone 604 276-3100 Toll Free 1-888-621-7233 Fax 604 276-3247
The Workers Compensation Act requires that the employer must post a copy of this report in a conspicuous place at or near the workplace inspected
for at least seven days, or until compliance has been achieved, whichever is the longer period. A copy of this report must also be given to the joint
committee or worker health and safety representative, as applicable.
A revised version of the Workers Compensation Act took effect on April 6, 2020. The B.C. government’s revisions aim to make the Act easier to read and
understand, and to reorganize the numbering to make laws easier to find. The revisions make no changes to B.C.’s laws concerning workers’ compensation,
occupational health and safety, and employers’ assessment premiums. Please be aware there may be a transitional period where correspondence from
WorkSafeBC may include references to either the previous Act or the revised Act. For more information, visit www.worksafebc.com/WCA2019 or call the
Prevention Information Line at 604.276.3100, or toll free within BC at 1.888.621.7233 (SAFE).
Inspection Report #202015758163B

Employer Name Jobsite Inspected Scope of Inspection
CITY OF REVELSTOKE 216 MACKENZIE AVENUE CITY OF REVELSTOKE
REVELSTOKE BC V0E 2S0
Date of Initiating Inspection Date of This Inspection Delivery Date of This Report Delivery Method
Oct 15, 2020 Oct 23, 2020 Oct 23, 2020 Email
THERE ARE ZERO (0) ORDERS OR OTHER ITEMS OUTSTANDING
ACTION MAY STILL BE NECESSARY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE

PLEASE READ FULL REPORT
Summary of Orders or other Items

See “Orders/Items – Full Details” section of this Inspection Report for orders/items cited
Order/Item No.1 þ Status: Complied Cited: WCA21(1)(a)
ORDER STATUS LEGEND

Order Status Description
Outstanding Order Outstanding - Action Required to Achieve Compliance
Complied Compliance Achieved - No Further Action Required
Closed Order is Closed
Rescinded Order has been cancelled – No Further Action Required
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INSPECTION NOTES
Any further enforcement action identified and/or considered is set out in the order(s).
If this report has been issued following an incident that is under investigation by WorkSafeBC, further enforcement action may be
taken as a result of the findings of the investigation and any orders in this report.
This was a follow-up inspection to authenticate appropriate compliance with the order(s) noted.
Now that the bullying and harassment policies and procedures are updated, ensure workers are trained on the updated
procedures.
There are valuable health and safety resources including up to date versions of the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational
Health and Safety Regulation located on our website www.worksafebc.com.
If there is any clarification or questions about this inspection report, please contact:
Geoff Thomson
Occupational Hygiene Officer
WorkSafeBC
(250) 371-6026
geoff.thomson@worksafebc.com

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ORDERS/ITEMS
An employer who fails to comply with Occupational Health and Safety ("OHS") provisions of the Workers
Compensation Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Regulation, or WorkSafeBC orders may be subject to monetary or
other sanctions as prescribed by the Workers Compensation Act.
Orders/Items - Full Details

Order/Item No.1 þ Status: Complied Cited: WCA21(1)(a)
Progress towards compliance:

Oct 23, 2020 - This order has been complied with - the employer has updated the bullying and harassment policies and
procedures.
Initiating order:
Oct 15, 2020 - The employer has provided evidence that they have developed policy and procedures for bullying and harassment
prevention. However, the following gaps with policy have been identified.
- more details on how an investigation will be conducted, in person, document review, etc
- timing of the investigation process needs to be defined
- roles of employers, supervisors and workers needs to be specified for an investigation
- corrective actions following an investigation timing needs to be specified.
This is in contravention of the Workers Compensation Act Section 21 (1)(a).
Every employer must ensure the health and safety of all workers working for that employer, and any other workers present at a
workplace at which that employer's work is being carried out.
Measures to Ensure Compliance:

Without Delay, update the bullying and harassment policy and procedures to address the identified gaps.
Pursuant to section 88 (1) of the Workers Compensation Act, the employer must prepare a Notice of Compliance report. In
accordance with section 88 (2), this report must detail what has been done to comply with the order, and where compliance has
not been achieved by the time the report has been submitted, include a plan of what will be done to comply and when
compliance will be achieved. Please submit the report no later than NOVEMBER 14, 2020.

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Employer # Mailing Address Classification Unit # Operating Location

2283 PO BOX 170 753004 001
Lab Samples Direct Readings Results Presented Sampling Inspection(s) Workers onsite during Notice of Project
Taken Inspection Number
N N N
Inspection Report Delivered To Employer Representative Present Worker Representative Present Labour Organization & Local
During Inspection During Inspection
Jodie Allen Jodie Allen Not Applicable CUPE local 363
WorkSafeBC Officer Conducting Contact Details

Inspection
Geoff Thomson Phone: (250) 371-6026 Email: Geoff.Thomson@worksafebc.com
Inspection Time* Travel Time*

1.25 hrs 0 hrs
*The time recorded above reflects the inspection time and travel time associated with this inspection report and includes time
spent on pre and post-inspection activities. Additional time may be added for subsequent activity.
Request a Review
Any employer, worker, owner, supplier, union, or a member of a deceased worker's family directly
affected may, within 45 calendar days of the delivery date of this report, in writing, request the
Review Division of WorkSafeBC to conduct a review of an order, or the non-issuance of an order,
by contacting the Review Division. Employers requiring assistance may contact the Employers'
Advisers Office at 1-800-925-2233.
To submit a request online, visit https://www.worksafebc.com/en/review-appeal/submit-request
WorkSafeBC values your feedback. To obtain that feedback, an external market research provider may be contacting you
to complete a survey.

CITY OF REVELSTOKE
PO BOX 170
INSPECTION REPORT

Inspection Report #202015758171A

CITY OF REVELSTOKE 216 MACKENZIE AVENUE Bullying & Harassment
Nov 13, 2020 Nov 13, 2020 Nov 20, 2020 Email
THERE IS ONE (1) ORDER OR OTHER ITEM OUTSTANDING
ACTION REQUIRED

Order/Item No.1 o Status: Outstanding Cited: WCA21(1)(a)
Notice of Compliance Report Required.
ORDER STATUS LEGEND

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INSPECTION NOTES
Re: s. 22
Based on the initial investigation submitted the employer was asked to provide additional information. This information was
provided by the City of Revelstoke and has been reviewed.
WorkSafeBC Guideline G-P2-21(1)-3 provides that procedures for responding must ensure a reasonable response to the
complaint or incident and aim to fully address the incident and ensure that bullying and harassment is prevented or minimized in
the future.
Where an investigation is required, G-P2-21(1)-3 specifically requires that the investigation into bullying and harassment should:
* Be undertaken promptly and diligently, and be as thorough as necessary in the circumstances
* Be fair and impartial, providing both the complainant and the subject of the complaint fairness in evaluating the allegations
* Be sensitive to the interests of the parties, and maintain confidentiality to the extent possible in the circumstances
* Be focused on finding facts and evidence, including interviews of the complainant, the subject, and any witnesses
* Incorporate, where necessary, the need for both the complainant and the subject of the investigation to have assistance during
the investigation process.
Following the investigation, the employer must promptly take any necessary (and reasonable) corrective actions. From the
information provided it appears the employer is taking reasonable corrective actions. However, based on the evidence provided by
the employer, I find that the employer’s response to this matter is not compliant with WorkSafeBC requirements. The specific gaps
identified are:
-s. 21 and s.22
The decision is not a reasonable response based on the

facts presented.
If there are questions about this inspection report, please contact:

INSPECTION REPORT
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Geoff Thomson
WorkSafeBC
(250) 371-6026

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ORDERS/ITEMS

The employer has provided evidence that the employer responded to a report of workplace bullying and harassment. However,
the following issues have been identified and must be addressed:
- s. 21 and s.22
The decision is not a reasonable response based on the

facts presented.

Without delay, revise the conclusion base on the evidence provided in the bullying and harassment investigation.
compliance will be achieved. Please submit the report no later than December 20, 2020.

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REFERENCES
In addition to any orders, or other items, and the information provided in the Inspection Notes section in this Inspection
Report, the officer may discuss other health and safety issues with the employer arising out of the inspection. The
information below sets out the health and safety requirements discussed with the employer, and unless otherwise noted,
violations of these requirements were not observed.
Reference Details Discussed
WCA88(1)
Requirement to submit Notice of Compliance Report set out in
applicable order.
This Inspection Report contains one or more orders requiring
you to submit a Notice of Compliance report. This report must
be prepared in accordance with section 88(2) of the Workers
Compensation Act.
WCA88(2)
applicable order.
The employer or other person directed by an order under
subsection (1) must prepare a compliance report that specifies:
(a) what has been done to comply with the order, and
(b) if compliance has not been achieved at the time of the
report, a plan of what will be done to comply and when
compliance will be achieved.

INSPECTION REPORT
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2283 PO BOX 170 753004 001
N N N
Jodie Allen Jodie Allen Not Applicable

Inspection

6.75 hrs 0 hrs
Request a Review

CITY OF REVELSTOKE
PO BOX 170
INSPECTION REPORT


Sep 10, 2020 Sep 10, 2020 Sep 10, 2020 Email

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INSPECTION REPORT
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INSPECTION NOTES
s. 22
The employer is required to submit to WorkSafeBC a summary of the follow up or investigation for the report of bullying and
harassment. This summary should include any findings and corrective actions.
To determine compliance I require the following, as applicable:
1. How the employer reviewed or investigated the allegations. Examples of methodology may include mediation, interviews or a
review of records.
2. Whether the employer followed its procedures exactly, or elected to treat the complaint or part of the complaint differently.
3. The name and position of the investigator.
4. A summary of findings, including whether the employer found the allegations of bullying and harassment to be substantiated.
5. Information on the extent to which the employer communicated with the worker and the respondent about the investigation
process and outcome of the investigation. This may include steps the employer took to maintain confidentiality.
6. The outcome of the investigation, including any corrective actions to ensure bullying and harassment is prevented or minimized
in the future.
7. In preparing the summary of the investigation, you are reminded to be mindful of the personal privacy of individuals involved.
Please provide only the information specified to demonstrate the adequacy of your investigation and response to the allegations of
workplace bullying and harassment.
Geoff Thomson
WorkSafeBC
(250) 371-6026

INSPECTION REPORT
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REFERENCES
WCA21(1)(a)
As per policy D3-21-2, the employer is required to take steps to
prevent or minimize bullying and harassment, including follow
Every employer must ensure the health and safety of all
up and investigations of complaints into bullying and
workers working for that employer, and any other workers
harassment.
present at a workplace at which that employer's work is being
carried out.
WCA84(2)
Referenced with regards to production of requested records.
Without limiting Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Division 12
Subsection 84(1), the authority under that Subsection includes
authority to make orders as follows:
(a) establishing standards that must be met and means and
requirements that must be adopted in any work or workplace for
the prevention of work-related accidents, injuries and illnesses;
(b) requiring a person to take measures to ensure compliance

with this Act and the regulations or specifying measures that a
person must take in order to ensure compliance with this Act
and the regulations;
(c) requiring an employer to provide in accordance with the
order a medical monitoring program as referred to in section 57;
(d) requiring an employer, at the employer's expense, to obtain

test or evaluation results respecting any thing or procedure in or
about a workplace, in accordance with any requirements
specified by the board, and to provide that information to the
board;
(e) requiring an employer to install and maintain first aid
equipment and service in accordance with the order;
(f) requiring a person to post or attach a copy of the order, or
other information, as directed by the order or by an officer;
(g) establishing requirements respecting the form and use of
reports, certificates, declarations and other records that may be
authorized or required under the OHS provisions;
(h) doing anything that is contemplated by the OHS provisions
to be done by order;
(i) doing any other thing that the board considers necessary
for the prevention of work-related accidents, injuries and
illnesses.

INSPECTION REPORT
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2283 PO BOX 170 753004 001
N N N
Jodie Allen Tanya McCabe Not Applicable CUPE local 363

Inspection

0.75 hrs 0 hrs
Request a Review

CITY OF REVELSTOKE
PO BOX 170
INSPECTION REPORT


Sep 10, 2020 Sep 10, 2020 Sep 10, 2020 Email


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INSPECTION NOTES
Re: Policies, procedures and training
The employer is required to submit evidence of policies, procedure and training specific to workplace bullying and harassment.
This should include copies of the employer’s investigation and reporting procedures, and evidence of training including content
and delivery.
Geoff Thomson
WorkSafeBC
(250) 371-6026

INSPECTION REPORT
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REFERENCES
WCA21(1)(a)
As per policy D3-21-2, the employer is required to take steps to
prevent or minimize bullying and harassment, including
Every employer must ensure the health and safety of all
implementing a policy and procedures which are reviewed at
workers working for that employer, and any other workers
least annually.
present at a workplace at which that employer's work is being
carried out.
WCA21(2)(e)
As per policy D3-21-2, the employer is required to provide
training to workers on workplace bullying and harassment and
An employer must provide to the employer's workers the
the policy and procedures in place to prevent or minimize it.
information, instruction, training and supervision necessary to
ensure the health and safety of those workers in carrying out
their work and to ensure the health and safety of other workers
at the workplace.

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WCA84(2)
Referenced with regards to production of requested records.
Without limiting Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Division 12
Subsection 84(1), the authority under that Subsection includes
authority to make orders as follows:
(a) establishing standards that must be met and means and
requirements that must be adopted in any work or workplace for
the prevention of work-related accidents, injuries and illnesses;
(b) requiring a person to take measures to ensure compliance

with this Act and the regulations or specifying measures that a
person must take in order to ensure compliance with this Act
and the regulations;
(c) requiring an employer to provide in accordance with the
order a medical monitoring program as referred to in section 57;
(d) requiring an employer, at the employer's expense, to obtain

test or evaluation results respecting any thing or procedure in or
about a workplace, in accordance with any requirements
specified by the board, and to provide that information to the
board;
(e) requiring an employer to install and maintain first aid
equipment and service in accordance with the order;
(f) requiring a person to post or attach a copy of the order, or
other information, as directed by the order or by an officer;
(g) establishing requirements respecting the form and use of
reports, certificates, declarations and other records that may be
authorized or required under the OHS provisions;
(h) doing anything that is contemplated by the OHS provisions
to be done by order;
(i) doing any other thing that the board considers necessary
for the prevention of work-related accidents, injuries and
illnesses.

INSPECTION REPORT
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2283 PO BOX 170 753004 001
N N N
Jodie Allen Tanya McCabe Not Applicable CUPE local 363

Inspection

0.75 hrs 0 hrs
Request a Review

CITY OF REVELSTOKE
PO BOX 170
INSPECTION REPORT


Oct 15, 2020 Oct 15, 2020 Oct 16, 2020 Email
THERE IS ONE (1) ORDER OR OTHER ITEM OUTSTANDING
ACTION REQUIRED

Notice of Compliance Report Required.
ORDER STATUS LEGEND

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INSPECTION NOTES
WorkSafeBC jurisdiction under Prevention Policy Item D3-115-2, Employer Duties - Workplace Bullying and Harassment, is to
ensure that employers take reasonable steps to prevent where possible, or otherwise minimize, workplace bullying and
harassment. This includes ensuring policy, procedures and training supporting the prevention of workplace bullying and
harassment are in place.
The steps specifically required by the policy are:

* develop a policy statement with respect to workplace bullying and harassment not being acceptable or tolerated;
* take steps to prevent where possible, or otherwise minimize, workplace bullying and harassment,
* develop and implement procedures for workers to report incidents or complaints;
* develop and implement procedures for how the employer will deal with incidents or complaints;
* inform and train workers about the employer’s policies on how to recognize, respond to, and report bullying and harassment;
* annually review the policy, procedures and other steps taken; and
* apply and comply with its policies and procedures.
I have reviewed the employer's policies, procedures, and training relating to bullying and harassment that were in place at the time
of this inspection. The employer has provided evidence that they have developed policy, procedures and training meeting some
steps listed in Prevention Policy Item D3-115-2. However, there are deficiencies which require update to the policy, procedures
and training. See order #1 for gaps.
Once gaps in the policies and procedures are addressed then employer must ensure workers receive training on the updated
policies and procedures.
Geoff Thomson
WorkSafeBC
(250) 371-6026

INSPECTION REPORT
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ORDERS/ITEMS

The employer has provided evidence that they have developed policy and procedures for bullying and harassment prevention.
However, the following gaps with policy have been identified.
- more details on how an investigation will be conducted, in person, document review, etc
- timing of the investigation process needs to be defined
- roles of employers, supervisors and workers needs to be specified for an investigation
- corrective actions following an investigation timing needs to be specified.

Without Delay, update the bullying and harassment policy and procedures to address the identified gaps.
compliance will be achieved. Please submit the report no later than NOVEMBER 14, 2020.

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REFERENCES
WCA21(2)(e)
Once the B&H policies and procedures are updated, workers
will need to be trained on them.
An employer must provide to the employer's workers the
information, instruction, training and supervision necessary to
ensure the health and safety of those workers in carrying out
their work and to ensure the health and safety of other workers
at the workplace.
WCA88(1)
applicable order.
This Inspection Report contains one or more orders requiring
you to submit a Notice of Compliance report. This report must
be prepared in accordance with section 88(2) of the Workers
Compensation Act.
WCA88(2)
applicable order.
The employer or other person directed by an order under
subsection (1) must prepare a compliance report that specifies:
(a) what has been done to comply with the order, and
(b) if compliance has not been achieved at the time of the
report, a plan of what will be done to comply and when
compliance will be achieved.

INSPECTION REPORT
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2283 PO BOX 170 753004 001
N N N
Jodie Allen Jodie Allen Not Applicable CUPE loc 363

Inspection

1.5 hrs 0 hrs
Request a Review

CITY OF REVELSTOKE
PO BOX 170

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FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REPORT #1

Worker and Employer Services Division

6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

Inspection Report #202015758163B

THERE ARE ZERO (0) ORDERS OR OTHER ITEMS OUTSTANDING

ACTION MAY STILL BE NECESSARY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE

Summary of Orders or other Items

Order/Item No.1 þ Status: Complied Cited: WCA21(1)(a)

ORDER STATUS LEGEND

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Orders/Items - Full Details

Progress towards compliance:

This is in contravention of the Workers Compensation Act Section 21 (1)(a).

Measures to Ensure Compliance:

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Employer # Mailing Address Classification Unit # Operating Location

WorkSafeBC Officer Conducting Contact Details

Inspection Time* Travel Time*

To submit a request online, visit https://www.worksafebc.com/en/review-appeal/submit-request

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6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

Inspection Report #202015758171A

THERE IS ONE (1) ORDER OR OTHER ITEM OUTSTANDING

Summary of Orders or other Items

Order/Item No.1 o Status: Outstanding Cited: WCA21(1)(a)

Notice of Compliance Report Required.

ORDER STATUS LEGEND

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* Be undertaken promptly and diligently, and be as thorough as necessary in the circumstances

-s. 21 and s.22

The decision is not a reasonable response based on the

If there are questions about this inspection report, please contact:

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Orders/Items - Full Details

The decision is not a reasonable response based on the

This is in contravention of the Workers Compensation Act Section 21 (1)(a).

Measures to Ensure Compliance:

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Reference Details Discussed

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Employer # Mailing Address Classification Unit # Operating Location

WorkSafeBC Officer Conducting Contact Details

Inspection Time* Travel Time*

To submit a request online, visit https://www.worksafebc.com/en/review-appeal/submit-request

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6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

Inspection Report #202015758155A

THERE ARE ZERO (0) ORDERS OR OTHER ITEMS OUTSTANDING

ACTION MAY STILL BE NECESSARY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE

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To determine compliance I require the following, as applicable:

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Reference Details Discussed

(b) requiring a person to take measures to ensure compliance

(d) requiring an employer, at the employer's expense, to obtain

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Employer # Mailing Address Classification Unit # Operating Location

WorkSafeBC Officer Conducting Contact Details