Source: https://www.thesafetymag.com/ca/topics/leadership-and-culture/worksafebc-to-hear-proposed-ohs-regulation-amendments-via-livestream/227856
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WorkSafeBC to hear proposed OHS regulation amendments via livestream | Canadian Occupational Safety
WorkSafeBC to hear proposed OHS regulation amendments via livestream
Organization looking for feedback on proposals
All feedback received will be presented to WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors for their consideration.
The hearing will be streamed in two sessions, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Details on how to view or participate in the virtual public hearing will be posted on this webpage and communicated by enews by September 1, 2020.
To be discussed in the hearing are:
Part 6 – Restricted entry intervals for pesticide application
Part 8 – High visibility apparel
Part 8 – Safety headgear (This item is currently out for public consultation and will be added prior to the public hearing)
Part 16 – Mobile equipment
Part 18 – Traffic control
Part 21 – Blasting operations
WorkSafeBC is also welcoming feedback on the proposals either by written submissions or by participating in the virtual public hearing. All feedback received will be presented to WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors for their consideration.
The public consultation phase is separate from the public hearing process. Those who provided comments during the consultation, can make another submission on the proposed changes.
Details on providing feedback are available here.
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