Tower Cranes

The following amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation are in effect October 1, 2024 [B.C. Reg. 176/2024].

• Part 14 - Crane and Hoists
• 14.2 Standards (amended)
• 14.12 Manual and instructions (amended)
• 14.15 Modifications (amended)
• 14.73.1 Definition (enacted)
• 14.73.2 Tower crane erection (amended)
• 14.73.3 Notice of project (enacted)
• 14.75 Before use (amended)
• 14.80 Counterweights and ballasts (repealed)

Washroom Facilities at Construction Sites

The following amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation are in effect October 1, 2024 [B.C. Reg. 260/2024].

• Part 4 - General Conditions
• 4.85 Washroom facilities (amended)
• Part 20 - Construction
• 20.3.1 Definitions (enacted)
• 20.3.2 Toilets at specified construction sites (enacted)

The following amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation are in effect January 1, 2024 [B.C. Reg. 204/2023].

Part 6 Substance Specific Requirements – Asbestos

• 6.1 Definitions (amended)
• 6.2.1 Asbestos certificate required (enacted)
• 6.2.2 Employer to ensure competence, certification and compliance (enacted)
• 6.2.3 Duty of owner and prime contractor (enacted)