Consultation on proposed changes to OHS Penalty Policies

October 2, 2015

Dear Stakeholder:

WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors has approved the release for consultation of a discussion paper regarding proposed changes to the following policies regarding Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Penalties:

  1. Criteria for Imposing OHS Penalties (D12-196-1)
  2. Transfer of OHS History (D12-196-3)
  3. OHS Penalty Amounts (D12-196-6)
  4. Claims Cost Levies (D24-73-1)
  5. First Aid Equipment — Imposition of Special Rate of
  6. Assessment (D8-160-1)

Please provide your feedback by 4:30 p.m., November 27, 2015.

Sincerely,

Lori Guiton, Director
Policy, Regulation and Research Division
WorkSafeBC