“WorkSafeBC confirms that Dexterra is guilty of workplace safety violations across SkyTrain lines”: SEIU Local 2

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Or sign-in if you have an account.VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A WorkSafeBC Inspection of Dexterra’s SkyTrain cleaning operations has resulted in six outstanding safety orders after officers identified multiple health and safety violations affecting workers across the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain lines in Vancouver.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Account“The findings raise serious concerns about Dexterra’s treatment of workers,” said Sanchit Sharma, SEIU Member and SkyTrain worker since 2023. “It’s shocking that when workers brought up these very issues, including at a TransLink Board meeting, we were ignored. And instead of fixing these issues ahead of the deadline, Dexterra hid the report from us.”The WorkSafeBC Inspection Report (dated June 18) reveals that Dexterra was given a compliance deadline of July 13 to address the violations, which they failed to do. Additionally, in accordance with discussions between the Union and a WorkSafeBC Prevention Officer, Dexterra was supposedly ordered to provide a copy of the report to affected workers and the union, which they also failed to do.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAmong the outstanding orders, WorkSafeBC found that Dexterra failed to ensure workers completed mandatory health and safety orientation, failed to maintain required training records, did not have a written check-in procedure for employees working alone, failed to offer Hepatitis B vaccinations to workers exposed to blood and bodily fluids, lacked adequate written safe work procedures for cleaning near active rail platforms (the yellow line), and did not provide appropriate emergency eyewash facilities at some SkyTrain stations.SEIU Local 2 is calling on Dexterra to fully comply with all outstanding WorkSafeBC orders and ensure that every worker has the protections required under British Columbia’s occupational health and safety laws.“We’re talking about fundamental protections designed to keep workers safe,” said Sharma. “Every worker deserves proper training, safe procedures, and an employer that takes workplace safety seriously.”In order to address the workplace issues, SEIU Local 2 has repeatedly requested a meeting with TransLink leadership. To date, requests for a meeting have gone ignored.For more information, contact:Daniel Tseghay | Media Contact, SEIU Local 2dtseghay@seiulocal2.ca | 403-605-5906This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.