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The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation and the OHS provisions of the Workers Compensation Act contain legal requirements for workplace health and safety that must be met by all workplaces under the inspection jurisdiction of WorkSafeBC. Some sections of the Workers Compensation Act and OHS Regulation have associated policies and guidelines.
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Workers Compensation Act
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- Part 2 Division 4 - General Duties of Employers, Workers and Others Add
- Part 2 Division 5 - Joint Committees and Worker Representatives Add
- Part 2 Division 6 - Worker Protection in Relation to Prohibited Actions Add
- Part 2 Division 7 - Information Requirements Add
- Part 2 Division 8 - Certification and Other Specific Authorities Add
- Part 2 Division 8.1 - Licensing in Relation to Asbestos Abatement Add
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- Part 2 Division 10 - Employer Accident Reporting, Investigation and Related Prohibitions Add
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- Part 4 Division 3.1 - Return to Work and Other Duties in Relation to Injured Workers Add
- Part 4 Division 4 - Vocational Rehabilitation, Health Care and Other Assistance Add
- Part 4 Division 5 - Compensation in Relation to Death of Worker Add
- Part 4 Division 6 - Compensation for Worker Disaiblity Add
- Part 4 Division 7 - Worker's Average Earnings and Earning Capacity Add
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OHS Regulation
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- Fishing Operations: General Requirements Add
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OHS Policies
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- Policies Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Division 2 - Board Mandate Add
- Policies Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Division 3 - Board Jurisdiction Add
- Policies Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Division 4 - General Duties of Employers, Workers and Others Add
- Policies Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Division 5 - Joint Committees and Worker Representatives Add
- Policies Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Division 6 - Worker Protection in Relation to Prohibited Actions Add
- Policies Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Division 8.1 - Licensing in Relation to Asbestos Abatement Add
- Policies Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Division 9 - Variance Orders Add
- Policies Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Division 10 - Employer Accident Reporting and Investigation Add
- Policies Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Division 12 - Enforcement Add
- Policies Workers Compensation Act - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Other Parts of the Act Add
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OHS Guidelines
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WCB Standards
Standards
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- WCB Standard: G601 Heavy Duty Backstops for Logs and Rocks Add
- WCB Standard: G602 Log Loader and Log Yarder Raised Cabs, March 1990 Add
- WCB Standard: G603 Heavy Duty Guards for Windows Add
- WCB Standard: G604 Light Duty Guards for Windows Add
- WCB Standard: G605 Mobile Equipment Half-Doors, March 1990 Add
- WCB Standard: G606 Boom Boat Operator Protective Structures, March 1990 Add
- WCB Standard: G607 Medium Duty Screen Guard (Front End Log Loader), March 1990 Add
- WCB Standard: G608 Mobile Equipment Roof Structures - Heavy Duty, March 1990 Add
- WCB Standard: G609 Mobile Equipment Roof Structures - Light Duty, March 1990 Add
- WCB Standard: LDR 1-2004 Job Built Ladders Add
- WCB Standard: PPE 1 - 1997 Leg Protective Devices (Amended January 2008) Add
- WCB Standard: PPE 2 High Visibility Garment - Personal Protective Equipment Standard 2 Add
- WorkSafeBC Standard 13.30 Work Platforms Supported by Lift Trucks, February 2008 Add
- WCB Standard: A324 Forklift Mounted Work Platforms, June 1989 Add
- WCB Standard OFA1: Certification of Occupational First Aid Attendants Add
- WCB Standard: WPL 1-2004 Design, Construction and Use of Wood Frame Scaffolds Add
- WCB Standard: WPL 2-2004 Design, Construction and Use of Crane Supported Work Platforms Add
- WCB Standard: WPL 3-2004 Safety Factor and Minimum Breaking Strength for Suspended Work Platforms and Associated Components Add
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Other legislation
Other Legislation
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Highlights
- New first aid requirements now in effect Published on: November 01, 2024
- App-based ride-hail and delivery services workers are now covered by WorkSafeBC Published on: September 03, 2024
- New asbestos certification and licensing requirements now in effect Published on: January 01, 2024
- New return-to-work requirements for employers and workers now in effect Published on: January 01, 2024
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