 | Updates to OHS Policies Policy changes effective January 1, 2017: - D12-196-4 Non-exclusive ways to impose financial penalties
- D12-196-6 OHS penalty amounts
- D12-196-6.1-1 OHS citations
- D24-73-1 Claims costs levies
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| Updates to OHS Guidelines Guideline changes as of December 16, 2016: - G20.14 Temporary cribbing support in house lifting operations
- G21.8 Blasting certification – Qualifications
- G24.12 Diving operations – Training
- G24.13 Principal performers using underwater diving equipment
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 | This bulletin describes how to safely carry out tandem lifts, including requirements for the load, lift plans, and communication between everyone involved. |
 | The checklist covers worker rights and responsibilities, employer responsibilities, workplace hazards, safety policies, procedures, and practices to discuss. |
 | New WorkSafeBC publications Workers exposed to airborne flour dust are at risk of health effects, such as occupational asthma. These resources will help employers protect their workers. |
 | In this issue: Creative training helps health care workers; Collaboration key to successful return-to-work programs; Asbestos: Danger hiding in plain sight |
 | Many employers across B.C. are replacing the conventional vehicle backup alarm with a broadband alarm. This survey will help WorkSafeBC understand the effect broadband alarm signals may have on worker safety and the perceptions workers have about the broadband signal. |
 | Help ensure CSA's draft standard for workplace first aid kits meets the needs of Canadian workplaces. Deadline for comment is February 7, 2017. |
 | Effective January 1, 2017, WorkSafeBC will increase the minimum monthly coverage of POP to align with B.C.'s current minimum wage. |
 | Take action to improve road safety in your organization. Access tools, resources, and online courses to help you build or improve your safety programs. |
 | Students in grades 8 to 12 are encouraged to submit an original video for a chance to win prizes. Deadline is March 28, 2017. |
 | Even though they're exposed to some very loud machines, most B.C. forestry workers aren't getting their required annual hearing tests, making it challenging for employers to know if their hearing protection measures are working. |
