Changes to Mental Disorder Presumption Regulation
Published on: April 17, 2019Presumption is extended to emergency dispatchers, nurses, and health-care assistants.
Proposed policy amendments regarding activity-related soft tissue disorders of the limbs
Published on: March 29, 2019The Policy, Regulation and Research Division is releasing a discussion paper with options on proposed policy regarding policy item #27.00 to stakeholders for comment.
2019 Public hearings on proposed regulatory changes to Part 16, Mobile Equipment
Published on: March 20, 2019WorkSafeBC will hold public hearing sessions in April and May 2019 regarding changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Proposed policy amendments regarding Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule 2018 Review
Published on: February 26, 2019The Policy, Regulation and Research Division is releasing a discussion paper on the Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule (PDES) 2018 Review with options and draft policies to stakeholders for comment.
Board of Directors approves the 2018 regulatory amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Published on: February 08, 2019At its January 2019 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and consequential changes to Item R20.17-1 in the Prevention Manual.
Surveillance Policy
Published on: February 01, 2019On January 23, 2019, the Board of Directors approved new policy item #97.70, Surveillance, of the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II.
Proposed merits and justice policy amendment
Published on: January 30, 2019The Policy, Regulation and Research Division is releasing a discussion paper with options on proposed policy amendments to policy item #2.20 to stakeholders for comment.
Housekeeping amendments to the Prevention Manual (OHS Policies)
Published on: January 17, 2019The Policy, Regulation and Research Division has prepared a discussion paper on Housekeeping Amendments to the Prevention Manual (OHS Policies) for stakeholder review and comment.
2019–2021 policy workplans
Published on: December 11, 2018The Policy, Regulation and Research Division has prepared draft policy workplans for stakeholder review and comment. These workplans encompass proposed policy priorities relating to compensation, occupational disease, assessments and occupational health and safety.
Certificate of Recognition Program
Published on: December 06, 2018On November 22, 2018, the Board of Directors approved new policies for the Certificate of Recognition Program, Items AP1-42-4 of the Assessment Manual and D2-111-4 of the Prevention Manual.
Proposed policy amendments regarding instalment model for quarterly reporting
Published on: November 22, 2018The Policy, Regulation and Research Division is releasing a discussion paper with options on proposed policy regarding an instalment model for quarterly reporting to stakeholders for comment.
Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule 2017 Review
Published on: November 20, 2018On October 25, 2018 the Board of Directors approved amendments to the Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule (PDES) in the Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual, Volume II, to update conditions to ensure the PDES reflects best practices for assessment and diagnosis.
Section 55 and mental disorder claims
Published on: October 04, 2018The Policy, Regulation and Research Division is releasing a discussion paper reviewing how section 55 of the Workers Compensation Act is applied to mental disorder claims. The discussion paper includes questions for consideration. The feedback received will inform the development of draft policy which will then be released for consultation prior to the Board of Directors’ consideration and approval.
2018 Public hearings on proposed regulatory changes
Published on: September 20, 2018WorkSafeBC will hold public hearing sessions in October 2018 regarding changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Consultation on proposed amendments to Part 24 - Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations policies of WorkSafeBC’s Prevention Manual
Published on: July 26, 2018The Policy, Regulation and Research Division is releasing a discussion paper on proposed policy amendments to Part 24 policies on Diving, Fishing, and Other Marine Operations in the Prevention Manual.
Consultation on proposed amendments to Part 16, Mobile Equipment of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Published on: July 18, 2018The Policy, Regulation and Research Division is requesting feedback on the proposed amendments to Part 16, Mobile Equipment, together with consequential amendments to 9 other Parts, of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Bill 9 – Mental Disorder Presumption
Published on: July 17, 2018On July 12, 2018, the Board of Directors approved amendments to Chapter 3 in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II.
Health Care Policies in Chapter 10 of the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume I
Published on: July 17, 2018On July 12, 2018, the Board of Directors approved replacing health care policies in Chapter 10 of the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual (RS&CM), Volume I with revised policies from the RS&CM, Volume II.
Proposed policy amendments and practice materials regarding the Certificate of Recognition Program
Published on: July 13, 2018The Policy, Regulation and Research Division (the PRRD) is releasing a discussion paper on proposed policy amendments to the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program. In addition, the Industry and Labour Services department is releasing practice materials on proposed program developments.
2018 New or Revised ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and BC OELs
Published on: July 03, 2018OHS Policy R5.48-1 has been amended to maintain the current exposure limits for substances listed on the 2018 new or revised Threshold Limit Values from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.