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Sawmills - Inspections & Industry Resources

The recent tragic explosions and fires in two BC sawmills have caused significant concerns for this industry. WorkSafeBC will continue to provide updates and information regarding orders and inspections, investigations, and industry resources. Go to the WorkSafeBC Sawmill Resources.

Guideline Update for April 30, 2012

• Cleaning with compressed air - Hazards of combustible dusts
• Combustible dust - Sawmill facilities
• Order(s) when there is no violation
• Inventory of asbestos-containing materials
• Table of exposure limits

Upper Island Safety Conference
May 28-29, 2012 - Campbell River, B.C.

This safety conference and trade show is ideal for safety committee members, managers, safety officers, and safety business owners. More information ...

Occupational Health & Safety Training

This is a directory of Occupational Health and Safety Training Providers in BC that conduct training in a wide variety of health and safety topics, ranging from Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committee Members, to WHMIS, to forklift operation. This directory is searchable by geographical location and provides links to the providers' websites. It also contains links to training administered by third parties, such as occupational first aid, crane operation, manual falling, S-100, and commercial diving.

New Option for Employers in Late Night Retail

Effective April 15, 2012, employers may implement a prescribed and audited Violence Prevention Program as one option to protect workers assigned to work alone at night.

• New Guideline: G4.22.1-3 Late night retail - Violence Prevention Program
• Approved Working Alone Amendments: OHS Regulation Part 4, sections 4.22.1 and 4.23
• Employers Guide: Late night retail safety procedures and requirements (PDF 124 kb)

OHS Regulation Mobile App

New version now available for Android and Apple mobile devices.

Prevention Policy Update for April 10, 2012

• R5.48-1 Chemical and Biological Substances - Exposure Limits and Designations

New Bulletins

Worker dies in mezzanine collapse Fatality 2012-01

Mercury in natural gas production and processing WS 2012-01

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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