WorkSafeBC will be holding public hearings about proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation from the end of October through mid-November.
The following amendments are under consideration:
- Part 16, Mobile Equipment — Full review of Part 16 with consequential amendments to Parts 1, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 26, 28, 31
- Part 8, High Visibility Apparel, section 8.24 — Incorporate the latest edition of the Canadian Standards Association’s standard on high-visibility apparel
- Part 20, Equipment Inspection, section 20.47 — Enhance the requirements for inspecting concrete pumps and placing booms
- Part 21, Blasting Operations, multiple sections — Update blasting requirements to address changes to equipment and associated safe work practice, and ensure consistency with federal blasting requirements
Visit worksafebc.com for more information.
| Date | Location | Address |
| October 29 | Prince George | Ramada Prince George 444 George Street Prince George, B.C. |
| November 5 | Kamloops | Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre 1250 Rogers Way Kamloops, B.C. |
| November 7 | Victoria | Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort 100 Harbour Road Victoria, B.C. |
| November 14 | Richmond | Pacific Gateway Hotel 3500 Cessna Drive Richmond, B.C. |