Board of Directors approves the regulatory amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation - Flow Piping and Storage Racks
Published on: May 03, 2017At its March 2017 meeting, WorkSafeBC's Board of Directors approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding Flow Piping and Storage Racks.
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation amendments now in effect
Published on: May 01, 2017Thirteen changes to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation took effect May 1, 2017.
New joint committee resources now available
Published on: April 27, 2017New resources for joint committees and worker health and safety representatives are now available:
Amendment to footwear regulations
Published on: April 19, 2017On April 7, 2017 the government of B.C., by order in council, amended the footwear regulation under the Workers Compensation Act.
Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule (“PDES”) 2016 Review
Published on: April 11, 2017On March 30, 2017, the Board of Directors approved amendments to the PDES in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II to:
Updating Statutory Presumptions in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II
Published on: April 11, 2017On March 30, 2017, the Board of Directors approved amendments to policy item #97.10, Presumptions, the addition of policy item #26.22, Additional Presumptions in the Workers Compensation Act and consequential amendments in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II.
Changes for joint health and safety committees
Published on: April 03, 2017Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation relating to joint health and safety committees take effect today, April 3, 2017.
Board of Directors approves the 2016 regulatory amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Published on: February 08, 2017At its January 2017 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Joint Health and Safety Committee Related Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) Changes
Published on: December 21, 2016On December 14, 2016, the Board of Directors approved the following new sections to the OHSR:
Changes to the assessable payroll policies in the Assessment Manual
Published on: December 15, 2016On December 14, 2016, the Board of Directors approved changes to the assessable payroll policies in the Assessment Manual. The changes clarify and consolidate the assessable payroll policies. They also allow the Assessment Department to assess just the payments for work done to certain kinds of firms, which benefits some employers.
Proposed policy amendments regarding the measurement of earnings loss
Published on: August 30, 2016At their meeting on May 27, 2015, the Board of Directors approved the release of a discussion paper with options and proposed policy amendments to stakeholders for comment.
2016 Public hearings on proposed regulatory changes – additional proposed changes regarding control of environmental tobacco smoke and e-cigarette vapour
Published on: August 22, 2016The Board of Directors approved public hearings to be held in September and October 2016 regarding changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
2016 Public hearings on proposed regulatory changes – including proposed changes regarding joint health and safety committees
Published on: July 27, 2016The Board of Directors approved public hearings to be held in September and October 2016 regarding changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
2016 new or revised ACGIH Threshold Limit Values and BC OELs
Published on: July 14, 2016OHS Policy R5.48-1 has been amended to maintain the current exposure limits for substances listed on the 2016 new or revised Threshold Limit Values from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
Consultation on clothing allowances
Published on: June 10, 2016The Policy, Regulation and Research Division has prepared a discussion paper on clothing allowances for stakeholder review and comment.
Proposed changes to assessable payroll policies in the Assessment Manual
Published on: June 09, 2016At their meeting on May 18, 2016, the Board of Directors approved the release of a discussion paper with options and proposed policy amendments to stakeholders for comment.
2016 Consultation re: Joint Committees Changes
Published on: April 08, 2016The Board of Directors approved consultation regarding the proposed changes to the OHSR resulting from Bill 35 and the Coroner’s Recommendations. Note: This consultation has now closed, please see the above discussion paper for more information.
Approved amendments to the OHS Penalty Policies – effective March 1, 2016
Published on: March 01, 2016On January 26, 2016, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved changes to the OHS Penalty Policies, following consultation in the fall of 2015.
2016–2018 Policy Priorities Workplan
Published on: February 17, 2016The Policy, Regulation and Research Division has prepared a draft Policy Priorities Workplan for stakeholder review and comment.
Partners in Injury and Disability Prevention Program
Published on: February 12, 2016On January 26, 2016, the Board of Directors approved proceeding with full stakeholder consultation on the development of an improved Partners Program. They also approved setting interim policies to be effective while consultation is underway. Note: This consultation has now closed, please see the above discussion paper for more information.