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New/Revised Regulations for February 1, 2012

• Part 5 - Controlling Exposure
• Part 6 - Substance Specific Requirements
• Part 9 - Verification & Testing
• Part 12 - Mobile Chippers
• Part 14 - Cranes and Hoists
• Part 15 - Rigging
• Part 16 - Mobile Equipment
• Part 19 - Electrical Safety
• Part 20 - Construction, Excavation & Demolition
• Part 21 - Transportation
• Part 23 - General Requirements
• Part 28 - Division 4 - Equipment

New/Revised Guidelines for February 1, 2012

• All new/revised guidelines re the regulatory amendments as above

Revised Prevention Policy for February 1, 2012

• Part 20 - Concrete Pumping - Outriggers

New WCB Standard for February 1, 2012

• WorkSafeBC Standard 14.116 - Chimney Hoists

Hazard Alert

Worker dies in mezzanine collapse Fatality 2012-01

New Incident Investigations

These newly released incident investigations include an audio slide show, the official incident investigation report, and other related resources.

Explosion during welding operation Injury

Young worker falls from lift truck platform Severe Injury
Hazardous atmosphere at mushroom composting facility 3 Fatal; 3 Injured

2012 Western Conference on Safety

The 2012 Western Conference on Safety will be taking place in Vancouver on April 23-24, 2012, with optional post-conference professional development courses available on April 25-26. Online registration is now available.

Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week - May 6-12, 2012

The 2012 NAOSH Week theme is Safety & Health - a Commitment for Life: Making It Work. Challenge yourself and your co-workers to promote safety in a way that no company or organization has ever done before. More information ...

WorkSafeBC Board approves amendment to Working Alone requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

Approved amendment regarding a third option to protect workers assigned to work alone in late night retail premises. Read more ...

Reduce musculoskeletal hazards in your workplace

Download this free plain-language guide: Reducing MSD hazards in the workplace: A guide to successful participatory ergonomics programs. Developed by the Institute for Work & Health researchers, it outlines important steps for a successful participatory ergonomics program. WorkSafeBC is currently funding an evaluation to find out how the guide is used and shared. More information...

Alert to employers: No need to purchase WHMIS training courses/materials to comply with the Regulation

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