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Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation contains legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces under the inspectional jurisdiction of WorkSafeBC.

The purpose of the OHS Regulation is to promote occupational health and safety and to protect workers and other persons present at workplaces from work-related risks to their health, safety and well-being.

Search the OHS Regulation and related materials

Specific OHS Regulation and guidelines for various industries and topics

Industry Centre

• Agriculture
  
• Commercial Fishing
  
• Construction


• Forestry
• Health Care
• Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral Products
  
• Performing Arts and Film
• Petroleum (Oil & Gas)
  
• Tourism and Hospitality
  
• Wood Products Manufacturing
  
• Small Business

Topic

• WHMIS
• Confined Spaces
  
• Ergonomics
  
• First Aid
  
• Hearing Loss Prevention
• Indoor Air Quality
  
• Young Worker

If there is any doubt about whether a specific work procedure or situation is safe, and if the employer, supervisor, and worker cannot answer the question by referring to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, contact a WorkSafeBC safety or hygiene officer.