Published on: October 12, 2023

At its July 2023 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved 2023 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

The amendments relate to Hazardous Drugs and Asbestos Certification and Licensing. Strikethrough versions of the amendments with explanatory notes can be accessed below. Deletions in the regulatory amendments are identified with a strikethrough and additions are in bold text and highlighted in yellow.

• Part 6, Hazardous Drugs;
  Approved amendments with explanatory notes
  
  These amendments will come into effect on December 1, 2023.

• Part 6, Asbestos Certification and Licensing;
  Approved amendments with explanatory notes
  
  These amendments will come into effect on January 1, 2024.

The above amendments were posted online for feedback during the public hearing process. Stakeholder feedback for Hazardous Drugs and Asbestos Certification and Licensing is available for review.