Related Guidelines + Add to My Handbook 8.2 Responsibility to provideCopy section link (1) A worker is responsible for providing (a) clothing needed for protection against the natural elements, (b) general purpose work gloves and appropriate footwear includ...
Annual hearing tests for high-risk workers help with early detection, and a new hearing test submission system created by WorkSafeBC — the first of its kind in Canada, and possibly the world — will support occupational health and safety professionals, employers, and audiometric testers in prev...
WorkSafe BC will focus on random inspections to ensure businesses follow health guidelines and requirements as the province enters Phase Two in its COVID-19 reopening plan. According to Labour Minister Harry Bains, the work safety organization completed 8,719 inspections from March 22 to Ap...
Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation relating to occupational first aid will take effect November 1, 2024. These include changes to the minimum requirements for first aid supplies, equipment, and facilities. Employers should use these revised contents as new kits are purchased o...
Related Guidelines + Add to My Handbook BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT AND SITE CONDITIONS 4.1 Safe workplace 4.1.1 Avalanche risk assessment and safety plan 4.1.2 Avalanche risk assessment and safety plan exception 4.2 Safe buildings and structures 4.3 Safe machinery and equipment ...
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation OHS Policies OHS Guidelines Guidelines for the Workers Compensation Act 1. Definitions 2. Application 3. Rights and Responsibilities 4. General Conditions 5. Chemical Agents and Biological Agents 6. Substance Specific Requirements 7. ...
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation OHS Policies OHS Guidelines Guidelines for the Workers Compensation Act 1. Definitions 2. Application 3. Rights and Responsibilities 4. General Conditions 5. Chemical Agents and Biological Agents 6. Substance Specific Requirements 7. N...
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation OHS Policies OHS Guidelines Guidelines for the Workers Compensation Act 1. Definitions 2. Application 3. Rights and Responsibilities 4. General Conditions 5. Chemical Agents and Biological Agents 6. Substance Specific Requirements 7. No...
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation OHS Policies OHS Guidelines Guidelines for the Workers Compensation Act 1. Definitions 2. Application 3. Rights and Responsibilities 4. General Conditions 5. Chemical Agents and Biological Agents 6. Substance Specific Requirement...
10. De-energization and Lockout 17. Transportation of Workers 19. Electrical Safety 20. Construction, Excavation and Demolition 24. Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations 26. Forestry Operations and Similar Activities 30. Laboratories OHS Guidelines WCB Standards Other OHS le...