The Board of Directors of WorkSafeBC approved public hearings to be held in May-June 2010 to consider proposed regulatory amendments to:
- Part 1 – relating to the definition of qualified registered professional;
- Part 4 – relating to the definition of late night hours;
- Parts 4 and 26 – relating to avalanches;
- Parts 1, 4, and 20 – relating to notification of utilities;
- Part 4 – relating to wire rope guardrails and prior approval;
- Part 8 – relating to leg protection;
- Parts 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 23 and 31 – relating to respirator protection factors;
- Part 9 – relating to alternate procedures (confined spaces);
- Part 12 – relating to swing-arm restraint;
- Part 13 – relating to swing stages and prior permission;
- Part 15 – relating to standards for slings;
- Part 16 – relating to warning signal device;
- Part 19 – relating to minimum clearance (electrical safety); and
- Parts 5, 6, and 30 – relating to biohazardous agents.
The proposed amendments with explanatory notes and details of the public hearings can be accessed via the WorkSafeBC website or the link below:
2010 Proposed Regulatory Amendments <http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?A4z9-8Ehi-Fq2Sl5>
The public hearings will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to comment on the proposed regulatory amendments. WorkSafeBC welcomes your feedback on the amendments by either written submissions or participation at the oral public hearings. Written submissions will be accepted until 4:30 pm on Friday, June 4, 2010. Please note that the public consultation phase is separate from the public hearing process. Accordingly, if you provided comments during consultation, and you wish your feedback to be considered during the public hearing process, would you please make another submission on the proposed amendments. Sincerely,
Anne Burch
Director, Prevention Policy and Regulation Review
Policy and Research Division