WorkSafeBC

Revised / New OH&S Regulations effective
May 1, 2008

• Part 26 Forestry Operations and Similar Activities
• Part 1 Definitions
• Part 4 General Conditions - Illumination

Guideline Updates effective May 1, 2008

• Part 26 Forestry Operations and Similar Activities
• Part 14 Cranes & Hoists

NAOSHWeek 2008

This year NAOSHWeek takes place from May 4 to 10, and the theme is Safety & Health: a Commitment for Life. Start today! Live it every day!

StartSafe Safety Tips

A series of posters providing safe work practices for forklifts.

New Publication

Managing Safety from the Supervisor's Perspective
Produced for supervisors and safety professionals as a guide to safety-related issues in their daily work environment. Available for purchase.

PST-Exempt Work-Related Safety Equipment

As of February 20, 2008, all work-related safety equipment and protective clothing designed to be worn by or attached to a worker is exempt from PST.
Read to find out more.

Construction high-risk strategy

WorkSafeBC's 2007 construction high-risk strategy is a plan that involves the entire construction industry and focuses on the 12 trades that account for 75% of all construction-related injuries.

Training Providers List Updated May 2008

First Aid, Diving, and Joint Committee Training Providers (PDF 243 KB)

Archive

Archive of What's New for Construction