Proposed amendments to policy on activity-related soft tissue disorders of the limbs
Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department (PRRD) is proposing amendments to policy concerning activity-related soft tissue disorders (ASTDs) of the limbs. The proposed amendments are intended to address two ASTD projects in the PRRD’s current workplan:
- ASTDs — CPR Recommendations #36–37
- Establishing Work Causation for ASTDs of the Limbs
The proposed amendments clarify policy on the issue of whether an ASTD is due to the nature of the worker’s employment and are informed by recommendations from two external reviews:
- Paul Petrie’s 2018 compensation policy review (CPR), Restoring the Balance: A Worker-Centred Approach to Workers’ Compensation Policy
- Janet Patterson’s New Directions: Report of the WCB Review 2019
Proposed deletions of policy wording are identified with a strikethrough and additions are highlighted in bold.
The discussion paper, proposed policy amendments, and information on how to provide feedback can be accessed through the following link:
You can provide feedback on the proposed policy amendments in one of three ways:
| (a) Comment link: |
This consultation is now closed. |
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| (b) Email: | policy@worksafebc.com |
| (c) Mail: | Policy, Regulation and Research Department WorkSafeBC P.O. Box 5350, Stn. Terminal Vancouver, BC V6B 5L5 |
The consultation period ended Friday, May 17, 2024. WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors will consider stakeholder feedback before making a decision on the proposed amendments.
Please note that all comments become part of the Policy, Regulation and Research Department’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.