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Amendments to broaden the definition of firefighter took effect on May 16, 2019.
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Many amendments to the OHS Regulation took effect on June 3, 2019. Employers should review the amendments carefully to see which changes apply to their workplaces. The updates affect numerous sections, on topics including:
- Personal protective equipment
- Concrete falsework and formwork
- Blasting
- Personal flotation devices (PFDs)
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An OHS policy relating to concrete falsework and formwork has been amended, effective June 3, 2019, consequential to amendments to the OHS Regulation.
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On June 3, 2019, numerous guidelines were revised, retired, or issued on a range of topics including:
- Personal protective equipment
- Hearing protection
- Blasting
- Firefighting standards
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New incident investigation report summaries
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- After a disaster — health and safety for restoration contractors
- Behind the scenes of the Prevention Information Line
- Tips for your first summer job
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Take the challenge online or print the photo for safety meetings and toolbox talks.
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During wildfire season, both outdoor and indoor workers may be affected by wildfire smoke. This resource helps employers understand the hazards and minimize exposure.
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After a recent incident, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers who use vacuum and tanker trucks about the hazards of static electricity while transferring or vacuuming flammable and combustible liquids in hydrocarbon storage tanks or vessels. This bulletin describes the hazards and outlines safe work practices.
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WorkSafeBC is inviting feedback by July 26, 2019 on proposed amendments relating to substance-specific requirements and forestry operations.
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Join us and other employers in your region to learn more about the 2020 preliminary rates, injury trends in B.C., and what you can do to reduce injuries, claim costs, and your insurance rate. To learn more, visit worksafebc.com/rates or call 604.247.7333.
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Product recalls: Olympic stain stripper and AmazonBasics space heater
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