WorkSafeBC and the Security Industry: What Clients Should Know
Why WorkSafeBC clearance letters matter, what they mean, and how they protect the client — not just the officer.
What a WorkSafeBC clearance letter proves
It confirms the security company is up-to-date on WCB premium payments — meaning if an officer is injured on your property, WCB (not you) is the first-line insurer. Without it, you're exposed under the Workers Compensation Act.
The renewal cadence
Clearance letters are typically valid 15–60 days. Ask for a fresh one every quarter, and store it with your vendor documentation.
Red flag — refusal to provide
Any security company that refuses or delays providing a clearance letter is telling you something. Move on.
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