Board of Directors’ (BOD) Decisions by Year
WorkSafeBC’s current governing body to make policy and regulation decisions affecting the workers and employers of British Columbia is the Board of Directors (“BOD”).
Copies of BOD decisions are available to the public and other interested stakeholders. Following each month, a summary of the decisions is posted, along with a copy of the formal Resolution of the BOD.
WorkSafeBC is committed to open communications with its stakeholders. If you have any questions about the decisions made by the BOD, you may contact the Policy, Regulation and Research Department for further information. Policy and regulation decisions made by WorkSafeBC’s BOD can be reviewed by year, or searched using the search tool below.
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May 2022
2022-06-28 13:20:18
March 2022
2022-05-30 12:34:23
January 2022
2022-05-18 10:19:10
November 2021
- Physiotherapy Services Contracts Expenditure Approval
- Psychology Assessment Services Contracts Expenditure Approval
- WorkSafeBC Budget
- Amendments to the Accident Fund Statement of Investment Policies and Goals
- Instalment Model for Quarterly Reporting
- Approval of New or Revised B.C. Exposure Limits
- 2020 Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule Review
- Changes to Prevention Manual Policies Consequential to Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
2022-05-18 10:19:21
October 2021
2021-12-22 15:26:36
July 2021
2021-09-02 10:29:41
May 2021
2021-07-22 07:59:53
April 2021
2021-07-19 14:41:36
March 2021
- Extending coverage under section 7(2)(b) of the Workers Compensation Act — Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Research and Innovation program
- Extending coverage under section 7(2)(b) of the Workers Compensation Act — Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction work experience programs
2021-07-14 12:09:12
January 2021
- Classification Changes
- Injuries Caused by Overexertion During Accustomed Work
- WorkSafeBC Pension Plan – Pension Plan Rules amendments
- WorkSafeBC Pension Plan Governance Policy, Pension Committee Terms of Reference and Dispute Resolution Process - Amendments
- Appointment of Andrew Sweeney as a voting independent member of the Investment Committee
- Amendments to the Investment Committee Terms of Reference
2021-02-12 15:08:25
December 2020
2022-04-20 11:13:05
November 2020
- Policy Amendments to Implement the Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2020 (Bill 23) Amendments Regarding Permanent Partial Disability Benefits
- Adoption of the 2016, 2017 and 2018 new and revised ACGIH TLVs
- WorkSafeBC Pension Plan – Pension Plan Rules amendments
- Appointment of Brendan George as a voting independent member of the Investment Committee
- Amendments to the Accident Fund Statement of Investment Policies and Goals
- Capital Adequacy Reserve Policy
2021-12-07 07:53:16
October 2020
2021-11-19 07:39:18
September 2020
2020-10-21 14:28:47
August 2020
2020-08-20 10:47:35
July 2020
2021-08-24 10:31:59
March 2020
- Board of Directors approves regulatory amendments to section 20.47 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
- Changes to Policy Consequential to Implementing the Revised Workers Compensation Act
- Amendment to President and CEO expenditure authorization level
- Pension Plan - Appointment of Pension Committee Member representing WorkSafeBC, the employer
2020-09-29 09:16:05
December 2019
2020-01-20 10:38:38
November 2019
2020-04-05 11:48:12
October 2019
2019-12-27 11:25:39
July 2019
2019-07-16 09:17:44
May 2019
2019-07-16 08:50:43
April 2019
- Amendment to President and CEO Expenditure Authorization Level for Lease Agreements
- Approval of Kelowna Lease
- Amendments to the WorkSafeBC Pension Plan Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures
- Extending coverage to Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Unpaid Work Experience Program
- Remittance Schedule Threshold Amount
2019-10-30 09:17:32
January 2019
2019-02-08 11:40:48
December 2018
2018-12-21 09:26:57
November 2018
2019-01-30 09:40:22
October 2018
2018-12-03 14:35:39
July 2018
2019-06-28 08:27:23
May 2018
2018-07-13 08:19:20
March 2018
2018-10-09 10:14:01
January 2018
2018-12-20 14:10:06
November 2017
- Amendments to Schedule B of the Workers Compensation Act, RSBC 1996, Chapter 492
- Partners in Injury and Disability Prevention Program – Extension of Existing Policies
- Removing Capitalized Values of Permanent Disability Awards from the Experience Rating Calculation
- Measurement of Earnings Loss
- Impact of Changes to Rate Groups on Experience Rating
- Employer Classification Units
2018 Base Assessment Rates
2018-03-27 08:13:43
October 2017
2017-11-22 14:06:55
September 2017
2018-03-27 08:11:22
June 2017
2018-03-27 08:13:26
May 2017
2018-03-27 08:13:34
March 2017
- Updating Statutory Presumptions in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II
- The Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule
- BOD Approval of Part 4 and Part 23 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
- Appointment of Diane Fulton and Jill Leversage as voting independent members of the Investment Committee
Resignation of Brenda Eaton as a voting independent member of the Investment Committee
2018-03-27 08:11:06
January 2017
2021-06-04 07:31:25
December 2016
2018-03-27 08:10:48
October 2016
2018-03-27 08:11:16
July 2016
- Appointment of External Auditor
- Appointment of Tony Gage as a voting independent member of the Investment Committee
- Amendments to the Board of Directors' Investment Committee Terms of Reference
- Board of Directors approved releasing proposed new joint health and safety committee amendments to public hearings
- Board of Directors approved releasing proposed regulatory amendments to public hearings
- Adoption of WCB Superannuation Plan Amendments
2021-03-23 11:32:32
May 2016
2018-03-27 08:11:11
January 2016
2016-06-08 16:51:50
December 2015
- Exemptions from Coverage for Employers in the Trucking Industry
- Finalized Policies related to Bill 9:
2016-06-08 16:50:47
November 2015
2016-06-08 16:51:43
October 2015
2016-06-08 16:51:25
July 2015
2016-06-08 16:51:45
June 2015
2016-06-08 16:51:37
May 2015
2017-06-27 11:56:55
February 2015
2016-06-08 16:50:42
November 2014
2016-06-08 16:51:33
October 2014
- Board of Directors approves amendments to Occupational Health and Safety High Risk Policy D12-196-2, effective December 1, 2014
- Bill 17, Nurse Practitioners Defined as Qualified Practitioners
- Revised Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule
- Repealing Changes to Assessment Policy on the Treatment of Dividends Paid to Principals
- Board of Directors approves amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
2016-06-08 16:51:09
July 2014
2016-06-08 16:51:02
May 2014
2016-06-08 16:51:18
March 2014
- Primary Skin Cancer and Certain Occupational Exposures
- Determination of Retirement Date for Permanent Disability Awards
- Chapter 10 – Medical Assistance
- Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule (PDES)
- Approval to Release to Public Hearing Proposed Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
2016-06-08 16:51:32
December 2013
2016-06-08 16:51:37
November 2013
2016-06-08 16:50:53
October 2013
2016-06-08 16:50:37
July 2013
2019-04-17 08:05:01
March 2013
- Policy direction on property management firms
- Board of Directors approves new policy regarding an employer's duty towards other workers
- Board of Directors approves amendments to Occupational Health and Safety Warning Letters Policy D12-196-11
- Occupational Health and Safety ("OHS") workplace bullying and harassment policies
- Section 24 Review of Old Permanent Disability Awards Regulation
2016-06-08 16:50:56
January 2013
2019-03-01 14:47:08
May 2013
Amendments to the Prevention Manual
2016-06-08 16:50:49
October 2012
2016-06-08 16:51:18
July 2012
2019-04-16 13:32:41
June 2012
2016-06-08 16:51:29
November 2012
2016-06-08 16:51:34
May 2012
2016-06-08 16:51:02
March 2012
2016-06-08 16:50:55
January 2012
2019-03-01 15:09:09
December 2011
2017-04-13 10:13:47
November 2011
2016-06-08 16:51:20
October 2011
2016-06-08 16:50:45
July 2011
2016-06-08 16:51:37
May 2011
2016-06-08 16:51:47
April 2011
2016-06-08 16:51:28
March 2011
2016-06-08 16:50:57
December 2010
2016-06-08 16:51:33
October 2010
2016-06-08 16:51:51
July 2010
2016-06-08 16:50:34
May 2010
2016-06-08 16:51:35
March 2010
- Approval to Release to Public Hearing Proposed Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
- Assignment of Authority Over Claims Cost Levies
- Charging Claim Costs to Employers
- Minimum Exemptions for Contractor Liability
- New Occupational Exposure Limit Review and Adoption Procedure
- Provisional Rates
2016-06-08 16:51:50
December 2009
2016-06-08 16:50:52
September 2009
2016-06-08 16:50:49
July 2009
2016-06-08 16:51:13
May 2009
2016-06-08 16:50:51
March 2009
2016-06-08 16:51:17
January 2009
2016-06-08 16:51:13
November 2008
2016-06-08 16:50:56
October 2008
2016-06-08 16:51:40
September 2008
2016-06-08 16:51:18
May 2008
2016-06-08 16:51:03
March 2008
- Impact of Change in Minimum Size Criteria for Rate Groups on Experience Rating
- Section 251 Decision – Loss of Earnings
- Policy Amendments regarding Average Earnings and Exceptional Circumstances
- Amount of Disfigurement Awards
- Policy Amendments Regarding an Enhancement to Experience Rating – The Excess Cost Surcharge
- Revised Effective Dates for Approved Policy Packages
2016-06-17 10:28:50
January 2008
2016-06-08 16:51:06
November 2007
2016-06-08 16:51:15
October 2007
- Chapter 3 of the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II
- Policy Amendments Regarding Compensation of Principals
- Reconsideration of Classification Decisions
- Amendments to the OHS Regulations, Pertaining to Working Alone or in Isolation
- Amendments to Requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
2016-06-08 16:50:44
September 2007
2016-06-08 16:51:57
July 2007
2016-06-08 16:51:21
May 2007
2022-05-09 10:23:04
April 2007
2016-06-08 16:51:49
March 2007
- Recurrence of Mental Stress
- Contractor Liability and Statutory Liens
- Recognition of Bursitis, Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis as Occupational Diseases
- Amendments to the OHS Regulation, Pertaining to the Orientation and Training of New and Young Workers
- Amendments to the OHS Regulation, Pertaining to Safety-Engineered Needles
- Approval to Release to Public Hearing Proposed Amendments to the OHS Regulation
2016-06-08 16:51:24
January 2007
2016-06-08 16:50:47
November 2006
2016-06-08 16:51:41
October 2006
2016-06-08 16:51:06
July 2006
2016-06-08 16:51:01
June 2006
2016-06-08 16:51:50
March 2006
2016-06-08 16:51:41
February 2006
2016-06-08 16:51:15
January 2006
- Amendments to Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment Requirements of the OHS Regulation
- Amendments to Part 26 of the OHS Regulation, Pertaining to Logging Truck Bullboards
- Amendments to requirements of the OHS Regulations Pertaining to Respiratory Protection
- Amendments to requirements of the OHS Regulations Pertaining to Cytotoxic Drugs
- Miscellaneous Amendments to Occupational Health & Safety Regulation
2016-06-08 16:51:22
December 2005
2016-06-08 16:51:20
November 2005
2016-06-08 16:51:50
October 2005
2016-06-08 16:50:58
September 2005
2016-06-08 16:50:27
August 2005
2016-06-08 16:51:24
July 2005
2016-06-08 16:51:26
May 2005
2016-06-08 16:51:53
March 2005
2016-06-08 16:51:19
January 2005
2016-06-08 16:50:52
December 2004
2016-06-08 16:51:01
November 2004
2016-06-08 16:51:25
October 2004
2016-06-08 16:50:50
September 2004
2022-05-20 08:08:54
July 2004
- Workplace Conduct and Violence in the Workplace
- Noise, Vibration, Radiation and Temperature Requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
- Amendments to Resolve Certain Implementation and Compliance Issues in Miscellaneous Sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
- Occupational Exposure Limits
2016-06-08 16:51:28
June 2004
2016-06-08 16:50:36
May 2004
2016-06-08 16:50:32
February 2004
2016-06-08 16:51:01
January 2004
2016-06-08 16:51:07
December 2003
2016-06-08 16:51:46
November 2003
- Approval to Release to Public Hearing Proposed Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (BC Regulation 296/97, as amended), the Regulations for Agricultural Operations (BC Regulation 146/93, as amended) and the Industrial Health and Safety Regulation (BC Regulation 585/77)
- Classification Changes
- Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B: Housekeeping Changes
- Skills Development and Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2003
2016-06-08 16:51:52
October 2003
2016-06-08 16:50:33
September 2003
2016-06-08 16:51:20
August 2003
2016-06-08 16:50:59
July 2003
2016-06-08 16:51:38
June 2003
- Retiring Workers' Compensation Reporter Decisions No. 1 - 423
- Retirement of Prevention Policies in the Policy and Procedure Manual
- Miscellaneous Changes to the Prevention Manual
- Deposit Accounts
- Revisions to Chapter 1 - Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual
- Policy Clarification of Appeal Rights
- Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule
2016-06-08 16:50:43
April 2003
2016-06-08 16:50:48
March 2003
2016-06-08 16:51:51
February 2003
- Consequential Policy Amendments in Regard to Governance Changes
- Policies of the Board of Directors
- Further Consequential Policy Amendment in Regard to the Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2002
- Retroactive change to the 2003 Classification and Rate List: a new classification unit for Resort Timeshare Operations
- Release to Public Hearing of Proposed Amendments to Reduce Duplication and Redundancy in Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
- Release to Public Hearing of Proposed Amendments regarding Occupational Exposure Limits
2016-06-08 16:51:06
January 2003
2016-06-08 16:50:45
2022-06-01 14:28:38