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BOD Decision -2011/10/12-02 – Amendments to Requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

Strikethrough and Explanatory Notes for Removal from the OHSR of the Requirements for “Prior Approval” or “Prior Permission” (Parts 5,14,19 &21)

Removal from the OHSR of the requirements for “prior approval” or “prior permission” before proceeding with certain types of work or using certain work arrangements. The sections identified for change by identifying specific requirements or referencing standards, or by partial repeal, are as follows: Part 5, Chemical Agents and Biological Agents, relating to extended work periods, Part 14, Cranes and Hoists, relating to chimney hoists, Part 19, Electrical Safety, relating to high voltage, Part 21, Blasting Operations, relating to mobile drill rigs