OHS Guidelines: Heat exposure, work in compressed air
Published on: March 12, 2026Guidelines — Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
The following new and revised guidelines were posted:
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Part 7, Division 4 – Heat Exposure
- G7.27(1) Heat exposure — Application (revised)
- G7.28(1)-1 Heat stress exposure limits (new)
- G7.28(1)-2 Unacclimatized workers (new)
- G7.29-1 Heat stress assessment (revised)
- G7.29-5 Exposure control plan (revised)
- G7.30 Heat stress controls (new)
- G7.31 Provision of water (new)
- Part 13, Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms
- G13.2 Ships' ladders (revised)
- Part 20, Construction, Evacuation and Demolition — Work in Compressed Air
- G20.123 Alternate acceptable standard (revised)
The following guidelines were retired:
- G7.28(1) Exposure limits - Using the ACGIH Standard
- G7.28(2) Clothing correction values
- G7.29-2 Environmental parameters
- G7.29-3 Physiological measures
- G7.29-4 Heat stress assessment using a dry bulb thermometer or Humidex index
- G7.30-1 Engineering controls
- G7.30-2 Administrative controls
- G7.30-3 Personal protective equipment
New and revised guidelines are posted for a 60-day preliminary period, during which time the stakeholder community may comment and request revisions.
OHS Policies: Personal Coverage
Published on: March 02, 2026Policies — Workers Compensation Act
The following policy was updated as a result of changing the term "Personal Optional Protection" to "Personal Coverage" throughout WorkSafeBC’s policy manuals. This change is effective March 2, 2026:
OHS Guidelines: Equipment standards - Prusik sling
Published on: February 12, 2026Guidelines — Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Editorial revisions were made to the following guideline on February 12, 2026:
- Part 11 – Fall Protection
G11.5-4 Equipment standards - Prusik sling
OHS Policies: Consumer price index
Published on: January 01, 2026Policies — Workers Compensation Act
The following policies were updated to reflect CPI adjustments, effective January 1, 2026:
OHS Guidelines: OHS citations
Published on: January 01, 2026Guidelines — Workers Compensation Act
Editorial revisions were made to the following guideline to reflect CPI adjustments: