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2005 Proposed Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation ("OHSR")

The Policy and Research Division ("PRD") is requesting your input on the proposed amendments to the OHSR. This will enable any revisions to be made to the proposed amendments prior to the public hearing in the fall of 2005. The amendments are miscellaneous in nature.

Stakeholders are invited to review the proposed amendments and provide feedback by June 3rd, 2005.

Comments may be sent by mail, fax or e-mail to:

Mail Policy and Research Division
WorkSafeBC
P.O. Box 5350, Stn Terminal
Vancouver, BC V6B 5L5
Attn: Leley Neudorf
Fax 604 279-7599
E-mail regquery@wcb.bc.ca
   
When responding, please provide your name, organization and address.
Proposed Amendments Proposed Guidelines
Part 3, Rights and Responsibilities
Section 3.1, When program required 		 
Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements
Section 6.1 (definition of "asbestos-containing material")		  
Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements
Sections relating to Cytotoxic Drugs		 G6.53(2) Safe procedures for administration of cytotoxic drugs
Part 8, Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
Sections relating to respirator protection		 G8.45 Maintenance and inspections of self-contained breathing apparatus

Part 11, Fall Protection Section 11.6, Anchors
Section 11.7, Temporary horizontal lifelines
Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment
Section 12.74 Standards

G12.74 Automotive lifts and other vehicle support standards

G12.76 Use of this section (Operation) as an alternative to section 12.74

G12.77 Records

G12.78 Inspection and testing

Part 13, Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms
Section 20.102 (relates to section 13.27), Secondary hoisting line
Section 13.29, Lower limit travel devices

G20.102 Suspended work platforms in marine construction and pile driving activities

G13.29 Lower travel limit devices
Part 14, Cranes and Hoists
Section 14.25, Two-block prevention
 
Part 20, Construction, Excavation and Demolition
Section 20.13(3)(a), Thrust-out crane landing platforms
 G20.13(3.1) Ensuring loads do not exceed the capacity of thrust-out platforms
Part 26, Forestry Operations
Section 26.65, Bullboards

G26.65(3)(c) Calculations for barriers on trucks pulling multiple trailers

G26.65(4)(b)Installing the barrier on a truck

Please note that all comments become part of the Policy and Research Division's database and may be published, including the identity of organizations and those participating on behalf of organizations. The identity of those who have participated on their own behalf will be kept confidential according to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.