WorkSafeBC coverage, liability insurance and staff screening
At Island Commercial Cleaning we provide WorkSafeBC clearance letters, liability insurance certificates and complete compliance paperwork for your business. We send these documents directly to you with your quote, and we run criminal record checks on every crew member. For childcare sites, our checks satisfy B.C. regulations for anyone over the age of 12.
Updated September 2026
WorkSafeBC provides free clearance letters confirming that our account is registered and in good standing.
What WorkSafeBC coverage do we carry?
Under WorkSafeBC classification unit 764014, commercial cleaning carries a 2026 base premium rate of $1.03 per $100 of assessable payroll compared to the $1.55 provincial employer average. We keep the account current and can supply a clearance letter addressed to your business and covering the whole contract period. WorkSafeBC generates this clearance letter at no cost, and we attach it directly to your formal quote.
WHMIS and product labelling
We maintain strict compliance with provincial WHMIS health and safety standards for all cleaning products on your premises. Our crews are trained on the hazards, labels and safe storage of each product. We keep original manufacturer labels on all cleaning products and affix workplace WHMIS labels to secondary spray bottles. We keep up-to-date safety data sheets for every cleaning chemical we bring into your building. We keep all chemical safety sheets and labels in full WHMIS compliance.
What insurance do we carry, and how does bonding work?
We carry commercial general liability insurance to protect your property and include our insurance certificate with every proposal. A fidelity bond protects property owners against employee theft, which differs from general liability property damage insurance. No British Columbia regulator awards the word "bonded" to a cleaner. Consumer Protection BC does not license commercial cleaning. We show you the WorkSafeBC and liability coverage we hold and hand you the paperwork with your quote.
Criminal record checks and childcare regulatory standards
Under the Criminal Records Review Act, any staff member working in facilities with children must complete formal background screening. We hold checks for every crew member with building access and can confirm them in writing. Childcare is stricter: a licensee needs a check for anyone over the age of 12 ordinarily present while children are in the building. We define exact cleaning hours in your agreement to confirm compliance with daycare background screening requirements.
| Document | What it covers | Who issues it |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance letter | Confirms our registration and account standing for your contract term | WorkSafeBC |
| Certificate of insurance | Verifies our active commercial general liability coverage and policy limits | Our insurance broker |
| Safety data sheets | A current SDS exists for every product used in your building | The product supplier |
| WHMIS training record | Confirms our crew members are trained on chemical handling and labels | Island Commercial Cleaning |
| Criminal record check confirmation | Verifies background checks for our crew members | Local police agencies or BC Criminal Records Review Program |
We issue our WorkSafeBC clearance and liability insurance documentation directly to your organization alongside our bid.
What happens before your contract starts?
- Documents with the quote — We include our WorkSafeBC clearance letter and insurance certificate alongside your proposal.
- Screening on file — We maintain completed criminal record checks for all personnel assigned to your premises.
Learn how we structure commercial cleaning contracts for local businesses.
You receive all proof of insurance and WorkSafeBC status before signing an agreement. Request a walkthrough and we send our coverage paperwork with your quote.