At its January 2013 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Policy regarding Occupational Health and Safety (“OHS”) Compliance Orders — Policy D12-187-1. The Board of Directors’ resolution is available for reference.

The amendments provide greater discretion regarding writing orders to be consistent with the discretion provided in the Workers Compensation Act and with the practice of WorkSafeBC officers.

A discussion paper relating to the proposed amendments was taken to public consultation from June 1 to September 14, 2012.

These amendments became effective on March 1, 2013.