February 1, 2016 Regulatory Amendments

Amendments to the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation effective February 1, 2016 are listed here. The online Regulation and excerpts and summaries of the Act are updated once the amendments come into effect.

Lower Maximum Administrative Penalties Regulation

The Lower Maximum Administrative Penalties Regulation, also known as the OHS Citation Regulation, came into effect February 1, 2016. More information is available online.

OHS Regulation

Part 3 – Rights and Responsibilities

Section 3.4 Incident investigation reports
[Repealed by B.C. Reg. 195/2015, effective February 1, 2016.]

Part 24 – Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations

Diving Operations – General Requirements
Section 24.34 Incident investigation reports
[Amended by B.C. Reg. 195/2015, effective February 1, 2016.]