WorkSafeBC

Changes to WorkSafeBC’s forestry regulations take effect May 1, 2008

The amendments address the changing nature of B.C.'s forest sector, and provide better protection to workers in the areas of supervision and planning, as well as increased safety standards when working in proximity to machinery.

Information session: How to safely move bariatric patients

WorkSafeBC is hosting an information session on strategies and equipment required to safely transport, lift, and move bariatric patients (weighing 100+ lbs over their ideal body weight) within and between healthcare facilities …

Information session: Violence in high-risk communities

WorkSafeBC is hosting a half-day information session on violence in high-risk communities for social service and community care employers and workers …

Board of Directors’ Decision on Loss of Earnings Section 251 Referral

At its meeting on March 19, 2008, the Board of Directors made a decision that policy item #40.00 of the Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual, Vol. II, is supported by the Workers Compensation Act and that the WCAT must apply it. The Board of Directors’ decision letter is available for review.

Proposed policy amendments regarding multiple classification

The Board of Directors approved the release of a discussion paper with options and proposed policy amendments to stakeholders for comment.

2008 public hearings

The Board of Directors approved public hearings in May-June 2008 for proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

NAOSHWeek 2008

The North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 4-10, is a time for employers, workers, and partners in occupational health and safety to focus on preventing workplace injury and illness. Find out how…

Amended Working Alone or in Isolation Regulations begin February 1^st

Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation to improve the health and safety of workers that are working alone or in isolation take the effect of law beginning February 1, 2008.

Implementation of new working alone or in isolation provisions

Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation dealing with working alone and fuel prepayment will become law on February 1, 2008. Those affected by or interested in the changes are encouraged to read the following information.

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