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Sep 18, 2024

New first aid requirements coming into effect

On November 1, 2024, amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation take effect relating to occupational first aid. Employers need to take steps to ensure they meet the new requirements, which will result in changes for many workplaces. Higher-risk industries and remote workplaces will be most affected by the changes.

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What's new

Regulatory updates

On September 3, changes to the Workers Compensation Act took effect relating to online platform workers (app-based ride-hail and delivery services workers).

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The Government of B.C. has announced changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation relating to flushable toilets on construction sites. These changes will come into effect on October 1, 2024.

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New resources

New incident investigation report summaries

Safety spotlight

Upcoming regulation changes to improve tower crane safety

Provincial Crane Inspection Team supervisor Jason Baia discusses the new regulation, a risk-reduction strategy, and mobile equipment inspection initiative.

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Sign up for employer online service

Did you know that you can complete almost all of your transactions with us online, quickly and securely? Sign up for online services to report payroll, make payments, and more – all from your computer or mobile device.

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Fall issue of WorkSafe Magazine

Read the latest issue of WorkSafe Magazine, featuring articles about simple solutions for musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) in long-term care, upcoming regulation changes to improve tower crane safety, and hearing protection for construction.

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Claims policy reflects end of COVID-19 public health emergency

In July, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry ended the public-health emergency for COVID-19. As a result, there is no longer a presumption that a COVID-19 infection is work-related, and COVID-19 related claims will be adjudicated on the same basis as other communicable diseases.

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