Tower Cranes

The following amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation are in effect October 1, 2024 [B.C. Reg. 176/2024].

• Part 14 - Crane and Hoists
• 14.2 Standards (amended)
• 14.12 Manual and instructions (amended)
• 14.15 Modifications (amended)
• 14.73.1 Definition (enacted)
• 14.73.2 Tower crane erection (amended)
• 14.73.3 Notice of project (enacted)
• 14.75 Before use (amended)
• 14.80 Counterweights and ballasts (repealed)

Washroom Facilities at Construction Sites

The following amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation are in effect October 1, 2024 [B.C. Reg. 260/2024].

• Part 4 - General Conditions
• 4.85 Washroom facilities (amended)
• Part 20 - Construction
• 20.3.1 Definitions (enacted)
• 20.3.2 Toilets at specified construction sites (enacted)

Guidelines — Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

The following guidelines are consequential to amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation for tower cranes and for washrooms on construction sites:

• Part 14 – Tower Cranes
  • G14.73.1 Tower cranes — Qualified supervisor (new)
  • G14.73.3 Notice of project — Significant changes (new)

• Part 20 – Washroom Facilities at Construction Sites
  • G20.3.2 Washroom facilities at specified construction sites (new)

New and revised guidelines are posted for a 60-day preliminary period, during which time the stakeholder community may comment and request revisions.

OHS Policies — Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

OHS Policy R5.48-1 has been amended to reflect the current exposure limits for substances listed on the new or revised Threshold Limit Values for 2024 from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (effective September 17, 2024).

• R5.48-1 Controlling Exposure - Exposure Limits

Guidelines — Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

• Part 5 Chemical Agents and Biological Agents
  • Table of Exposure Limits for Chemical and Biological Substances
    The table has been updated to reflect changes to OHS Policy R5.48-1 (amended September 17, 2024). Deletions are shown as strikethrough; additions and revisions are highlighted in green.

New and revised guidelines are posted for a 60-day preliminary period, during which time the stakeholder community may comment and request revisions.

Workers Compensation Act

Online platform workers
(app-based ride-hail and delivery services workers)

The following sections of the Act are enacted or amended in accordance with the Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2023, effective September 3, 2024.

• Part 1 Division 1 - Interpretation
  • Section 1 Definitions (amended)
  • Section 1.1 Online platform workers (enacted)
• Part 2 Division 15 - Regulations for OHS and Other Purposes
  • Section 109 Lieutenant Governor in Council regulations (amended)