proposed occupational health and safety amendments WCB WorkSafebc.com
The public hearing is scheduled for March of 2004. Venues for oral presentations will be facilitated in Nanaimo, Richmond, Prince George, Kelowna, and Nelson. Formal notice of the public hearing, as required under section 226 of the Workers Compensation Act, will be provided in January of 2004. This notice will include information regarding registration for participation. A calendar has been prepared highlighting the dates for each venue location.
An overview of the following amendment packages that will be the subject of the public hearing is provided below:
* Part 4 Occupational Environment Requirements (PDF 27kb)
* Part 4 Workplace Conduct and Violence in the Workplace (PDF 26kb)
* Part 7 Noise, Vibration, Radiation and Temperature (PDF 37kb)
* Part 11 Fall Protection (PDF 23kb)
* Part 13 Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms (PDF 27kb)
* Part 28 Agricultural Operations (PDF 15kb)
* Miscellaneous Sections (PDF 31kb)