Policy Update
Published on: December 01, 2022Policies — Workers Compensation Act
The following policies have housekeeping amendments resulting from Bill 41, the Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No.2), 2022, in effect on November 24, 2022:
Guideline Update
Published on: November 29, 2022
Guidelines — Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
The following guideline was issued:
- Part 8 Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing
Revisions were made to the following guidelines:
- Part 6 Chemical Agents and Biological Agents — Biological Agents
- Part 7 Radiation
- Part 11 Fall Protection
- Part 30 Laboratories
New and revised guidelines are posted for a 60-day preliminary period, during which time the stakeholder community may comment and request revisions.
Act Update
Published on: November 24, 2022Workers Compensation Act
In accordance with the Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022, the following sections are amended, effective November 24, 2022:
- Part 2 Division 10 - Employer Accident Reporting, Investigation and Related Prohibitions
- Part 4 Division 1 - Compensation for Injury, Mental Disorder and Occupational Disease
- Part 4 Division 6 - Compensation for Worker Disability
- Part 8 Division 3 - Other Board Powers and Responsibilities
- Schedules
Guideline Update
Published on: September 28, 2022Guidelines — Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Editorial revisions were made to the following guidelines:
- Part 5 Chemical Agents and Biological Agents
G5.48-10 Use of indicator tubes to measure compliance
- Part 7 Radiation
G7.25 Records
- Part 30 Laboratories
G30.13 Centrifuges
New and revised guidelines are posted for a 60-day preliminary period, during which time the stakeholder community may comment and request revisions.
Policy Update
Published on: August 22, 2022OHS Policies — Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Housekeeping changes were made to the following policy items to reflect amendments to the OHS Regulation.