The following sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation were enacted, effective December 1, 2023 [B.C. Reg. 203/2023].

Part 6 Substance Specific Requirements — Hazardous Drugs

• 6.42 Definitions
• 6.43 Application
• 6.44 Identifying hazardous drugs
• 6.45 Risk assessment
• 6.46 Exposure control plan
• 6.46.1 Work procedures
• 6.47 Reproductive toxins
• 6.48 Eliminating or controlling exposure
• 6.49 Contaminated personal protective equipment
• 6.50 Preparation and administration of certain hazardous drugs
• 6.51 Instruction and training
• 6.52 Supervision
• 6.53 Spill kits
• 6.54 Storing and labelling hazardous drugs
• 6.55 Transporting hazardous drugs
• 6.56 Handling and disposing of waste
• 6.57 Controlling cross-contamination
• 6.58 Records

March 1, 2023

The following amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation are effective March 1, 2023 [B.C. Reg. 223/2022].

• Part 14 - Crane and Hoists
• 14.16.1 Certification following misadventure (amended)
• 14.39 Contact with loads and structures (repealed)
• 14.49.1 Communication between equipment operators (amended)
• 14.84.1 Overlapping operating zones (amended)

• Part 16 - Mobile Equipment
• 16.43 Lift trucks (amended)

• Part 19 - Electrical Safety
• 19.24.1 Minimum approach distance when working close to exposed electrical equipment and conductors (amended)

Strikethrough versions of the amendments with explanatory notes are available: Parts 14 and 19, Inconsistent Crane Misadventure and Zone-Limiting Devices in Tower Cranes