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Changes to the OHS Regulation - 2013 Guideline Updates - Wed Dec 4, 2013
2013 Guideline Updates
Many sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Workers Compensation Act ("Act") have associated guidelines. Guidelines are intended to assist with providing ways of complying with the legislation, not to provide exclusive interpretations. Guidelines generally provide information on administrative matters and on technical matters not already addressed by policy.
Periodically, guidelines are updated and new ones added. The following list shows the new and updated guidelines for 2013.
Regulatory Amendmendment
Part 20 Construction, Excavation and Demolition G20.26 Inspections
This guideline has been updated to more clearly explain engineering certification requirements after an inspection.
G-D3-115(1)-3 Bullying and harassment This new guideline provides information relating to the new Policy D3-115-2 under section 115 of the Act relating to the obligations of employers regarding bullying and harassment.
G6.8 Procedures for abatement of asbestos materials during house and building demolition/renovation
This guideline has been updated to provide more guidance for qualified persons when preparing safe work procedures. A description has been added to assist qualified persons in determining the appropriate safety measures to include in safe work procedures; the scenarios in the Tables have been updated in a few cases, and a note has been added to clarify that waste disposal bags must be at least 6 mil thick.
G6.25 Sealed containers This new guideline provides information for the selection of waste asbestos containers.
The use of the Union of International Alpine Association Standard (UIAA) Standard 106 Mountaineering and Climbing Equipment Helmets has been expanded to include a wider range of activities. G8.11(2)-2 Activity specific safety headgear - Ski helmets This new guideline provides information on acceptable standards for safety headgear for workers on skis or snowboards.
This guideline provides new information on lift truck stability and has been formatted to the current style criteria.
G17.5.1 / 17.13 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) This new guideline was created following deletion of Prevention Policy R17.13-1 in order to communicate information in the Policy relating to estimating gross vehicle weight. Part 26 Forestry Operations and Similar Activities G26.69(2)(b) Safe work procedures for the use of a binder removal station This new guideline is outlining the factors to be addressed in written safe work procedures acceptable to WorkSafeBC for binder removal stations.
Part 8 Personal Protective Clothing & Equipment
This guideline has been updated to accept a newer edition of ASTM Standard F 2413.
G16.13 Braking requirements - Mobile equipment - Alternate standard This new guideline provides an alternative standard to Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard J1178 ISO11169 DEC94, Machinery for Forestry - Wheeled Special Machines - Vocabulary, Performance Test Methods, and Criteria for Brake Systems, which has been withdrawn.
This guideline has been amended to reflect changes to the Safety Practice Regulations and WorkSafeBC acceptance of procedures developed under the Safety Practice Regulations.
This guideline has been updated to clarify use of Prevention Policies Policy Item: R5.48-1.
The Table of Exposure Limits has been updated to account for 2013 amendments to ACGIH TLVs. Recent revisions to the Table are highlighted in green. Part 14 Cranes and Hoists
G14.96 Light duty portable construction material hoists This new guideline clarifies that light duty portable hoists are not required to meet the requirements of the applicable CSA Standard or some of the regulatory requirements for engineering certification.
This guideline has been updated to add an additional acceptable standard.
The following guidelines accompany regulatory amendments to the OHS Regulation that are effective April 1, 2013. These are both new and revised guidelines which align with the new regulatory provisions. For information on the regulatory amendments, see http://www.worksafebc.com/regulation_and_policy/public_hearings/2012PublicHearing/law_40_60.asp
G11.1 Definitions - Anchor and anchorage This new guideline provides an explanation of the terms anchor, anchorage, and anchorage connector in the OHS Regulation.
This guideline has been updated due to a regulatory amendment to OHS Regulation section 11.1. The guideline clarifies that anchors and anchorages need to be addressed in the written fall protection plan.
This guideline has been updated to add additional applicable CSA and ANSI standards.
This guideline has been updated to align with a regulatory amendment to section 11.6.
G11.10(0.1) Fall protection anchors - Inspection and removal from service This new guideline provides information regarding inspection and recertification of permanent anchors by a professional engineer.
New or Revised Guidelines
This guideline has been updated to add reference to a new edition of a CSA standard and to emphasize the importance of the compatibility of fall protection components.
This guideline has been updated to allow for the application of a new edition of CSA Z271 and to clarify the application of CSA Z91.
This guideline has been updated to add new editions of CSA and ANSI standards and to clarify the meaning of building maintenance.
This guideline has been updated to include a reference to revised CSA Standard Z271 rather than include prescriptive information.
G13.32-1 Work in high-risk situations - Alternate standard for suspended stages This new guideline specifies a new edition of CSA Z271 as an acceptable alternate standard and clarifies its application to swing stages.
G16.13(3) Braking requirements - Mobile equipment This new guideline describes brake performance requirements and the types of off-road mobile equipment this section applies to.
This guideline has been updated to remove the reference to a policy that is no longer in place, and to provide additional clarity on access to records.
G26.68 Binder cinches This guideline addresses modifications to binder cinches. Often modifications are undertaken which impair the integrity of the components of binder cinches. The guideline describes ways modifications can be made without impairing the integrity of the cinch. February 1, 2013
The following guidelines accompany regulatory amendments to the OHS Regulation that are effective February 1, 2013. These are both new and revised guidelines which align with the new regulatory provisions. For information on the regulatory amendments, see http://www.worksafebc.com/regulation_and_policy/public_hearings/2012PublicHearing/law_40_50.asp
Part 12 -Tools, Machinery and Equipment
G12.173(1) Pressure vessels Part 13 - Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms
This guideline has been significantly revised to explain new section 13.30 of the Regulation and relevant portions of the referenced standards relating to the design and use of work platforms supported by a lift truck. Part 16 - Mobile Equipment
G16.19 Load handling attachments - Forklifts Part 19 - Electrical Safety
G19.1-3Certified utility arborist G19.10(2)(a) Appropriate electrical protective equipment for working on low voltage electrical equipment
G16.19 Load handling attachments - Forklifts G19.10(2)(a) Appropriate electrical protective equipment for working on low voltage electrical equipment Guidelines Removed
G19.9 Insulated aerial device (retired) This guideline has been retired as the Standards it accepted are no longer used by industry for the certification of insulated aerial devices.
Guidelines Updates for Previous Years
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