Worksafe Update

"It was raining rocks!"
A quick look at what happened when things went wrong during a blasting operation. It literally "rained rocks." (1 min 27 s)

Regulation Amendments

Regulations for the following have been amended.
	• • • • • • • •	Occupational First Aid Working Alone or in Isolation Hazardous Substances Biological Agents Confined Spaces - Lockout and Isolation Cranes and Hoists Laboratories Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms

OHS Guideline Updates

Several guidelines were recently added or revised to reflect Regulatory amendments.
	• • • •	Working alone or in isolation Biological agents Cranes Laboratories

			Complying with the new regulations for working alone An overview of the new requirements for working alone or in isolation, late night retail premises, and prepayment for fuel. Employers will be provided with a transition period to achieve compliance with the new requirements.

			Simplified Claims Reporting for Employers Form 7 has been revised by WorkSafeBC To simplify claims reporting, WorkSafeBC has revised Form 7 to include first aid/medical questions, eliminating the need for Form 7A.

			WorkSafe Bulletin 2008-01 Preventing nail gun injuries

			WorkSafe Bulletin 2007-07 Conducting safe diving operations at your workplace

			WorkSafe Bulletin 2007-06 Forestry operations: Returning to work after an extended time off

			WorkSafe Bulletin 2007-05 Eye exposure to Portland cement and similar products can cause severe burns

			Hazard Alert 2007-09 Welders risk ear damage from hot slag

			Making It Right: Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs) in Manufacturing New from WorkSafeBC This publication explains the risk of MSIs, and how to make simple changes in the workplace to reduce the risk and make manufacturing tasks easier to perform. (PDF 1.3mb)

			Safety in Manufacturing – Ergonomics New worksheets from WorkSafeBC These worksheets can be used to identify ergonomics risk factors in the manufacturing industry. They include recommended limits along with possible control options.

			Influenza and Personal Protective Respiratory Equipment A report by the Council of Canadian Academies An assessment of how the influenza virus is spread and how respirators or surgical masks can inhibit virus transmission.

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