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Portable OHS Regulation

OHS Regulation Mobile App Version 2.0

Available now for Android and Apple mobile devices

WorkSafeBC recommends that users uninstall previous versions of the app from their device before installing this version.

Mobile App

This mobile app allows you to search and browse the OHS Regulation, Policies, Guidelines, and WCB Standards on your mobile device.* Because it loads directly onto the device, users can access the information even if there is no cell phone or Internet service available--for example, on a ferry, on a construction site, on a remote worksite, or in the basement of a building. Users can also stay up to date with Regulation updates by syncing the app as updates occur.

What's new for Version 2.0?
  • Improved navigation. New menu bar added.
  • Copy and paste functionality. Users can copy and paste chunks of content.
  • E-mail feature. Users can easily e-mail content.
  • Default view settings. Users can select the default view they prefer.
  • Quick links on browse screen. Provides easy access to external web sites.
  • Feedback feature. Submit feedback about the app.

Download the app from iTunes App Store or Google Play (Android Market) Store.

* Available for Android and Apple devices only.


OHS Regulation CD
  

Requirements

    • Windows 7 / Vista / XP or Mac OS X 10.3 and above
    • A recommended web browser such as Internet Explorer 6 and above, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Opera
    • A PDF viewer such as Adobe Reader 7 and above
The OHS Regulation CD contains the following:
OHS Regulation
  • OHS Regulation (PDF 7.1 mb)
  • OHS Regulation Index (PDF 830 kb)

and

Key WorkSafeBC Forms
  • Form 7: Employer's report of injury or occupational disease (PDF 296 kb)
  • Form 7 Reference Guide (PDF 78 kb)
  • Form 1801/1800: Personal Optional Protection insurance application (PDF 444 kb)
  • Form 6: Application for compensation and report of injury or occupational disease (PDF 340 kb)
  • Form 6A: Worker's report of injury or occupational disease to employer (PDF 177 kb)
  • Form 55B23: First aid record (PDF 97 kb)

The files include all amendments effective up to and including February 1, 2011.

You can order a copy of the OHS Regulation CD from the WorkSafeBC store.


Printed version of the OHS Regulation

Crown Publications produces the official printed versions of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and the Workers Compensation Act. A convenience manual, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation in loose-leaf format, is also available.

Crown Publications, Queen's Printer for British Columbia
Address: 563 Superior Street Victoria, BC V8W-1T7
Mailing Address: PO Box 9452 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V7
Website: http://www.crownpub.bc.ca/
Phone: (250) 387-6409
Toll Free: 1 800 663-6105
Fax: 250-387-1120

Search and Browse Options

Search

Basic Search
This search will search all of the following:
  • Excerpts and summaries of the Workers Compensation Act
  • OHS Regulation
  • Prevention Policies
  • OHS Guidelines and
  • WCB Standards. Advanced Search
    Use the advanced search feature to refine your search. For example, you can search the

    Browse

    Legislation
    Workers Compensation Act - Excerpts & Summaries

    Key sections of the Workers Compensation Act that relate to occupational health and safety are provided here either verbatim or summarized (summarized sections have a shaded background).

    Hazardous Products Act (Canada) - Summaries of key sections
    The Workers' Compensation Board administers the requirements of the Hazardous Products Act in British Columbia under section 114 of the Workers Compensation Act. Summaries of key sections of the Hazardous Products Act are provided here.

    OHS Regulation
    Browse through the 32 Parts of the OHS Regulation.

    WCB Standards
    Specific WCB requirements for workplace products and equipment.

    Policy

    Prevention Policies
    The published policies of the Board of Directors of the Workers' Compensation Board are to be applied by all decision-makers in the workers' compensation system. The policies that relate to occupational health and safety (prevention) matters are provided here.

    OHS Guidelines (Practice)

    OHS Guidelines
    OHS Guidelines are intended to assist with providing ways to comply with the requirements of the Workers Compensation Act (WCA) and OHS Regulation.

    Updates and Changes

    Updates & Decisions
    See the latest changes to the OHS Regulation along with new or updated Prevention Policies, OHS guidelines and WCB Standards.

    Proposed Regulatory Changes
    See the proposed regulatory amendments for 2010.

    Online Access to CSA Standards

    The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has developed a pilot web site that provides access to CSA Standards referenced in federal, provincial, and territorial OHS Regulations.

    It provides easy access to CSA occupational health and safety standards to:

    • ensure that all employers and workers can quickly find regulatory requirements
    • foster compliance with these standards

    *view CSA standards

    Project funded by CSA, WorkSafeBC and its health and safety partners across Canada.

    Printed version of OHS Regulation

    Crown Publications produces the official printed versions of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and the Workers Compensation Act. A convenience manual, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation in loose-leaf format, is also available. Click on the links below to order your copies.

    Crown Publications, Queen's Printer for British Columbia
    Address: 563 Superior Street Victoria, BC V8W-1T7
    Mailing Address: PO Box 9452 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V7
    Website: http://www.crownpub.bc.ca/
    Phone: (250) 387-6409
    Toll Free: 1 800 663-6105
    Fax: 250-387-1120

    Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

     

    Code Title Price
    7691000427 Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
    The official printed copy of OHS Regulation.
    $67.25
    7680005821 Occupational Health and Safety Regulation: A Convenience Manual
    This up-dateable convenient office manual complements the official regulations in a user friendly loose-leaf binder format with tabs & an accompanying keyword index. Includes amendments #1-11
    $95.95
    7680002949 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation: A Convenience Manual: Amendment # 9 (02/11)
    $19.92
    7680005820 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation: A Convenience Manual: Amendment # 10 (02/12)
    $26.95
    7680005822 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation: A Convenience Manual: Amendment # 11 (04/12)
    $5.95
    7610009313 Index to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (01/09)
    $11.50
    7691001187 Worker's Compensation Act RBSC 96,492 February 7, 2008
    The official printed copy of the Workers Compensation Act
    $22.95

    Prices subject to change.



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