Encounters with bears and other animals in wilderness settings have led to serious worker injuries and deaths in British Columbia.

New WorkSafe Bulletin, Plan for and prevent encounters with bears and other hazardous wildlife, can help employers and licensees plan safe work in wilderness areas by outlining their responsibilities and the steps they can take to manage the risk of dangerous encounters through a health and safety program that considers hazardous wildlife.

To learn more, visit WorkSafeBC's Wildlife & insects page.