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April
30, 2007
Dear Stakeholder:
The Board of Directors of WorkSafeBC approved public
hearings to be held in June 2007, to consider proposed
regulatory amendments to the Occupational Health
and Safety Regulation relating to:
- occupational
first aid;
- fills,
stockpiles, terrain stability and avalanche assessments;
- working
alone or in isolation;
- biohazardous
material;
- isolation
procedures in confined spaces;
- fall
protection for stunt workers;
- work
platforms and fall protection;
- cranes
and hoists;
- forestry
operations; and
- fume
hoods.
Details
of the proposed amendments and public hearings can be
accessed via the WorkSafeBC website or the link below.
2007
Proposed Regulatory Amendments
The
public hearings will provide stakeholders with an opportunity
to comment on the proposed regulatory amendments. WorkSafeBC
welcomes your feedback on the amendments either through
written submissions or participation at the oral public
hearings. Written submissions will be accepted until
4:30 pm on Friday, June 29, 2007.
Sincerely,
Anne Burch,
Director, Prevention Policy and Regulation Review
Policy and Research Division
WorkSafeBC-WCB
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