HANDI-GUIDE to British Columbia's OHS Regulation contains the most important OHS legislation in BC, plus interpretive commentary to help you meet legal requirements and best practices.

The 2025 Edition includes:
 
Part 2 (Occupational Health and Safety) of the Workers Compensation Act (the Act)>
the OHS Regulation
a Regulatory Update chapter with interpretive commentary on the latest regulatory developments in BC
five interpretive chapters that outline OHS responsibilities, OHS due diligence, actions for workers, actions for supervisors and the role of joint OHS committees and HS representatives Topical issues addressed in the Regulatory Update include:
Part 2 of the Act, and the OHS Regulation
WorkSafeBC policies and guidelines
Exposure Limits for Chemical and Biological Agents
Enforcement Methods Used by WorkSafeBC
OHS Due Diligence, Fines and Penalties, Administrative Penalties and OHS Citations, including case examples of recent prosecutions and major administrative penalties
2025 Regulatory Developments
High-Risk Strategies and Industry Initiatives
Update on WHMIS 2015
Viral Respiratory Illnesses, Communicable Disease Prevention, COVID-19, and Workplace Health and Safety Discussion of the latest regulatory changes to the Act and OHS Regulation in 2025 and 2024 includes:
OHS Regulation, Part 16, Mobile Equipment – Sections 16.2 & 16.21 to 16.21.1 (Seat Belts)
OHS Regulation, Part 5, Chemical Agents, and Biological Agents – Emergency Planning for Hazardous Substances
Part 3, Rights, and Responsibilities, OHS Regulation - amendments related to occupational first aid requirements
Online platform workers now covered under the Act
Online Platform Workers Regulation
OHS Regulation, Part 14, Cranes, and Hoists, Notice of Project – Tower Crane
OHS Regulation, Part 20, Construction, Excavation, and Demolition – Washroom Facilities on Construction Sites
Part 6, OHS Regulation, Substance Specific Requirements – New Asbestos Certification and Licensing Requirements
Return to Work – Amendments to the Act