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Housekeeping Changes to Occupational Health and Safety Policies

The Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services, recently approved housekeeping changes to policy R20.40-1 contained in WorkSafeBC’s Prevention Manual, effective February 1, 2012.

Mental Health Network Educational Sessions

WorkSafeBC-contracted mental health providers are invited to attend a one-day educational seminar covering psychological and neuropsychological assessment, and mental health treatment.

Change of hours — Teleclaim Contact Centre

We’re extending our hours to serve you better. Beginning January 16, 2012, our Teleclaim Contact Centre will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The cold war is back
Keep winter under surveillance. Don't know? Don't go.

WorkSafeBC and the Winter Driving Safety Alliance are reminding people they need to drive differently in winter conditions than they do at other times of the year. Find out more ...

WorkSafe Magazine – January/February

In this issue: Safety ingenuity; Sore Foot Notes; Low-Volt Woes; and more.

WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors makes Miscellaneous Amendments to the Prevention Manual — effective December 15, 2011

At its meeting on November 8, 2011, the Board of Directors approved the deletion of eight policies, and amendments to one policy, effective December 15, 2011.

Board of Directors’ decision on the 2011 amendments to the Working Alone requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

At its December 2011 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Working Alone requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

Amendments to Review Division Practices and Procedures manual

Following consultation with stakeholders, the Review Division has introduced amendments to its Practices and Procedures. These amendments took effect on December 1, 2011 and are intended to create a more user-friendly and transparent manual.

WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors adopts a policy on Occupational Health and Safety Injunctions (effective December 1, 2011)

At their October 12, 2011 meeting, the Board of Directors approved the adoption of a new policy regarding occupational health and safety injunctions: Policy D12‑198‑1. The policy provides guidance to WorkSafeBC on the use of an injunction as a tool for compliance.

Board of Directors’ decisions (October 2011) on 2011 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

At its October 2011 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Occupation Health and Safety Regulation.

WorkSafeBC announces flat average premium rate for 2012

The rates continue to be among the lowest in Canada, and are the lowest rates in B.C. for the last 30 years.

Release for Consultation of the 2012 Proposed Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

At their meeting in September 2011, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved the release of the 2012 proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

Release of proposed amendments to Ch. 10 of the Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual, Volume II

The Policy and Research Division has developed a discussion paper and draft revisions to the policies in Chapter 10 for the consideration of stakeholders by January 27, 2012. January 20, 2012 Update: consultation period extended to February 10, 2012.

Consultation on Coverage During Participation in Forest Fire Control

In May, the Board of Directors approved the release of a discussion paper on coverage for workers and firms engaged in forest fire control, for stakeholder review and comment.