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New/revised guidelines effective May 1, 2013

• G5.48-2 Annual revisions to exposure limits
• Table of Exposure Limits for Chemical and Bioological Substances
• G14.96 Light duty portable construction material hoists

Revised guideline effective April 19, 2013

• G19.8(1) Testing equipment - Standards acceptable to WorkSafeBC

New/revised policies effective May 1, 2013

• R5.48-1 Occupational Exposure Limits
• D3-115-1 Employer Duty Towards Other Workers
• D12-196-11 OHS Warning Letters

New/revised guidelines effective April 1, 2013

• G11.1 Definitions - Anchor and anchorage
• G11.3 Fall protection plan
• G11.5-1 Equipment standards
• G11.5-2 Equipment standards - Vertical lifelines
• G11.6-2 Anchor selection and use
• G11.10(0.1) Fall protection anchors - Inspection and removal from service
• G13.2 Standards
• G13.2(1)-2 Application of CSA and ANSI standards for suspended stages
• G13.8 General requirements - Chair design
• G13.32-1 Work in high-risk situations - Alternate standard for suspended stages
• G16.13(3) Braking requirements - Mobile equipment

Regulatory amendments effective April 1, 2013

• Part 11 - Fall Protection

New Bulletins

Sampling for asbestos WS 2013-03
Toxic drywall WS 2013-01

Upper Island Safety Conference
May 27-28, 2013, Campbell River, B.C.

The Strathcona Regional District is hosting their 4th annual Upper Island Safety Conference and Trade Show in Campbell River. This year's invigorating two day conference will be held at a new venue - the Campbell River Community Centre. Find out more.

Certificate of Recognition (COR) - Partners Program

Find out how employers can earn valuable rewards and rebates by practicing good safety management.

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