WorkSafeBC

Proposed policy amendments regarding nerve entrapments and tendinopathies of the arm, neck, and shoulder

At their meeting on March 20, 2013, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved the release of a discussion paper and draft policies regarding this issue for stakeholder review and comment.

9th Annual Health Care Professional Conference

Health care professionals are invited to WorkSafeBC's 9th Annual Health Care Professional Conference, taking place on June 7 in Vancouver.

WorkSafe Magazine - May/June

In this issue: Workplace incident investigations need to go further and deeper; Prime contractors are responsible for the health and safety of all workers on site; Using engineered noise controls to prevent hearing damage; and more.

2013 new or revised ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and BC OELs

The Table of Occupational Exposure Limits for Excluded Substances in Prevention Policy R5.48-1 has been amended to maintain the current exposure limits based on the 2013 new or revised Threshold Limit Values from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.

Board of Directors approves new policy regarding an employer’s duty towards other workers

At its March 2013 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved a new policy regarding an employer’s duty towards other workers (D3-115-1), effective May 1, 2013.

Board of Directors approves amendments to Occupational Health and Safety Warning Letters Policy D12-196-11

At its March 2013 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Warning Letters Policy D12-196-11, effective May 1, 2013.

Board of Directors approves three new OHS workplace bullying and harassment policies

At its March 2013 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved three new Occupational Health and Safety workplace bullying and harassment policies, to become effective November 1, 2013.

Consultation on multiple sclerosis as a compensable consequence of traumatic injury

The Policy and Regulation Division has prepared a discussion paper and draft policy on Item C3-22.40, Compensable Consequences — Certain Diseases and Conditions in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II, for stakeholder review and comment.

WorkSafeBC releases annual penalty report

In 2012, WorkSafeBC imposed 260 penalties, totaling $2.9 million against employers for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and the Workers Compensation Act.

Consultation on Personal Optional Protection ("POP")

The Policy and Regulation Division has prepared a discussion paper and draft policy on Personal Optional Protection in the Assessment Manual for stakeholder review and comment.

Proposed Policy Amendment Relating to the Time Allowed For Submission of an Application for Compensation for a Mental Disorder

At their meeting on November 28, 2012, WorkSafeBC’s governing body, the Board of Directors, approved the release of a discussion paper with options for stakeholders to comment.

Proposed Policy Amendments Regarding the Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule (“PDES”)

At their meeting on November 28, 2012, WorkSafeBC’s governing body, the Board of Directors, approved the release of a discussion paper with options for stakeholders to comment.

Proposed Policy Amendments Regarding the Treatment of Principals

At their meeting on November 28, 2012, WorkSafeBC’s governing body, the Board of Directors, approved the release of a discussion paper with options for stakeholders to comment.

New Exposure Registry Program

WorkSafeBC has developed an Exposure Registry Program as a way for workers, employers, and others to register a worker’s exposure to a harmful substance at work.