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Investigations into the catastrophic fires and explosions at Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake and Prince George’s Lakeland Mills continue.
Permanent Disability Awards for Tinnitus
On March 29, 2012, the Board of Directors approved amendments to policy item #31.00, Hearing Loss, effective June 1, 2012.
Minor Policy Clarifications to the Assessment Manual
On March 29, 2012, the Board of Directors approved changes to the Assessment Manual to clarify policy direction and ensure consistency with current practice, effective June 1, 2012.
Workplace safety and health week — May 6 – 12, 2012
The safety and health of B.C.’s workers is the focus of a host of activities taking place for North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH Week).
WorkSafeBC is providing an update on status of its investigation into the explosion and fire at the Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake.
Bulletin — Clean-up of hazardous combustible dust
Many sawmills are going to be paying closer attention to wood dust accumulation in their workplaces in light of the recent tragic events. There are significant combustible hazards when collecting and removing accumulated wood dust. WorkSafeBC has prepared a simple one-page bulletin highlighting those hazards and the safe cleaning procedures that protect workers. Read more
Day of Mourning ceremonies pay tribute to fallen workers
Workers, employers, and families are gathering at Day of Mourning ceremonies across B.C. today and tomorrow to pay tribute to those who have died on the job.
WorkSafeBC directive to sawmill employers
The directive order is being delivered by email or by WorkSafeBC officers to all sawmill employers in B.C. All employers in this classification will have the order within the next 48 hours.
WorkSafeBC initiates investigation into Lakeland Sawmill explosion
WorkSafeBC sends condolences to the family of the deceased, the workers injured in the Lakeland Mills explosion, and the community of Prince George, and has initiated an investigation into the incident.
Updated: Consultation deadline extended to Friday, May 25, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.
WorkSafeBC is requesting stakeholder feedback on a proposed new policy relating to the status of resource roads as workplaces.
Consultation on the Classification Policy Review
The Policy and Regulation Division has prepared a discussion paper and draft policies on the classification of firms in the Assessment Manual, for stakeholder review and comment.
WorkSafeBC releases mill site in Burns Lake
WorkSafeBC has concluded the first phase of its investigation into the incident in which two workers died and many others were seriously injured at the Babine Forest Products Mill site in Burns Lake earlier this year.
New option for employers in late-night retail
Effective April 15, 2012, employers may implement a prescribed and audited Violence Prevention Program as one option to protect workers assigned to work alone at night. New Guideline: G4.22.1-3 Late night retail - Violence Prevention Program; Approved working alone amendments: OHSR Part 4, sections 4.22.1 and 4.23; Employer’s Guide: Late Night Retail Safety Procedures and Requirements.
The Day of Mourning is a time when we honour the memory of workers who have died as a result of workplace injury or illness. Learn more about the history of the Day of Mourning, this year's ceremonies, the live webcast, and facts about workplace injuries and fatalities.
2012 New or Revised ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
This notice is to advise that the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists ("ACGIH") has published the 2012 new or revised Threshold Limit Values (“TLVs”) and consequently, the Table of Occupational Exposure Limits for Excluded Substances in Prevention Policy R5.48-1 has been amended.
The Board of Directors approved public hearings to be held in May and June 2012 to consider proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
New tool kit to help reduce the risk of domestic violence entering the workplace
WorkSafeBC is releasing resources to help employers and workers reduce the risk of domestic violence entering the workplace.
Concussion specialist to speak at Health Care Professional Conference
Concussion specialist, Dr. Grant Iverson, is the latest confirmed speaker at the 8th Annual Health Care Professional Conference, to be held on June 8.
When do homeowners need to register?
When a homeowner hires a worker or a contractor they may need to register for WorkSafeBC insurance coverage. Learn about registration requirements.
Housekeeping Changes to Occupational Health and Safety Policies
The Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services, recently approved housekeeping changes to policy R20.40-1 contained in WorkSafeBC’s Prevention Manual, effective February 1, 2012.
At its meeting on November 8, 2011, the Board of Directors approved the deletion of eight policies, and amendments to one policy, effective December 15, 2011.
At its December 2011 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Working Alone requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Amendments to Review Division Practices and Procedures manual
Following consultation with stakeholders, the Review Division has introduced amendments to its Practices and Procedures. These amendments took effect on December 1, 2011 and are intended to create a more user-friendly and transparent manual.
At their October 12, 2011 meeting, the Board of Directors approved the adoption of a new policy regarding occupational health and safety injunctions: Policy D12‑198‑1. The policy provides guidance to WorkSafeBC on the use of an injunction as a tool for compliance.
Consultation on Coverage During Participation in Forest Fire Control
In May, the Board of Directors approved the release of a discussion paper on coverage for workers and firms engaged in forest fire control, for stakeholder review and comment.