BOD decision: Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule policy updates — ongoing review
Published on: December 01, 2023On November 9, 2023, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule (Appendix 3) of the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II. These amendments are part of the ongoing review of the Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule to ensure the guidance it provides remains accurate and up to date.
Consultation on proposed B.C. Exposure Limits based on the new or revised 2019 and 2020 ACGIH TLVs for selected chemical substances
Published on: November 23, 2023WorkSafeBC is requesting stakeholder feedback on the proposed ELs for 24 substances.
Proposed 2024–2026 policy workplans
Published on: October 20, 2023Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department has prepared draft 2024–2026 policy workplans for stakeholder review and comment.
Board of Directors approves 2023 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Published on: October 12, 2023At its July 2023 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved 2023 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Proposed amendments to policy on time limits for filing a mental disorder claim
Published on: October 05, 2023Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper for public consultation on proposed amendments to policy on time limits for filing a mental disorder claim.
New return-to-work requirements for employers and workers starting January 1, 2024
Published on: September 29, 2023As part of Bill 41, the provincial government has made amendments to the Workers Compensation Act that affect return to work.
Consultation on proposed amendments to Part 4 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Published on: September 06, 2023We are requesting your feedback on proposed amendments to Part 4 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation relating to harassment and violence.
BOD decision: Asbestos abatement licensing policy
Published on: September 06, 2023On July 26, 2023, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved the addition of Item P2-59.03-1, Asbestos Abatement Licensing to the Prevention Manual.
Proposed amendments to policy on cancer as a compensable consequence
Published on: August 21, 2023Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper, with options on proposed policy amendments regarding cancer as a compensable consequence, to stakeholders for comment.
2023 New or Revised ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and B.C. Exposure Limits
Published on: August 15, 2023Prevention Policy Item R5.48-1 has been amended to maintain the current B.C. exposure limits for substances listed on the 2023 new or revised Threshold Limit Values from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
Proposed policies regarding duty to cooperate and duty to maintain employment
Published on: July 17, 2023Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper with proposed policies regarding two new provisions of the Workers Compensation Act: the duty to cooperate and the duty to maintain employment.
Consultation on proposed amendments to Part 14 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Published on: July 14, 2023Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is requesting feedback on proposed amendments to Part 14 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation relating to Notice of Project — Tower Crane.
Proposed policy amendments regarding chronic pain
Published on: June 26, 2023Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper, with options on proposed policy amendments regarding chronic pain, to stakeholders for comment.
Proposed amendments to mental disorder policy
Published on: June 26, 2023Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper, with options on proposed amendments to mental disorder policy, to stakeholders for comment.
Board of Directors approves amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Published on: June 08, 2023At its April 2023 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
BOD decision: Changes to classification assignment policy relating to special hazard and labour supply exceptions
Published on: May 31, 2023On April 26, 2023, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to policy in Item AP5-244-2, Classification – Assignment, of the Assessment Manual to remove the special hazard exception and clarify language in the labour supply firm exception.
Decision on the New and Revised B.C. Exposure Limits based on the 2019 and 2020 ACGIH TLVs for Selected Chemical Substances
Published on: May 26, 2023At its April 2023 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors (BOD) approved the adoption of the 2019 and 2020 new and revised American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Threshold Limit Values (ACGIH TLVs) for selected chemical substances.
Consultation on proposed amendments to Part 5 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Published on: May 10, 2023Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is requesting feedback on proposed amendments to Part 5 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation relating to emergency planning.
Consultation on proposed amendments to Part 6 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Published on: April 13, 2023Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is requesting feedback on proposed amendments to Part 6 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation relating to combustible dusts.
Proposed policy amendments regarding asbestos abatement licensing
Published on: April 11, 2023Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper and draft policy relating to asbestos abatement licensing, to stakeholders for comment.