WorkSafe BC New Regulations for Arborist Work (Effective 12/1/21)
On October 20, 2021 at 8:30 am PDT, PNW-ISA hosted an Arbor Chat - WorkSafe BC: New Regulations for Arborist Work (effective 12/1/21). The recording is now available in PNW-ISA's Learning Management System (LMS) where you can view it 24/7. PNW-ISA Chapter Members receive access to the recording for free. Non-Members are charged a nominal fee of $10.00 USD. Registrants will have access to the recording for 90-days. To view the recording, click on this link. PNW-ISA Chapter Members, remember to log in to the PNW-ISA website to receive no charge for the online recording.

 

During the Arbor Chat, WorkSafe BC encouraged individuals to sign up for emails to stay up-to-date on regulatory changes. To do so, click on this link. To view past Insight e-Newsletters, click on the link below.

https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/learn-about-law-policy/insight-enewsletter

 

 

July 22, 2021 Update: 

At its May 26, 2021 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to Part 21, Blasting and Part 26, Arborists of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

The amendments will become effective on December 1, 2021.

 

Documents Available for Download

  • To view Part 26 Amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Regulation, click here.
  • To download the resolution approved by the Board of Directors on May 26, 2021, click on this link
  • To view a summary of comments made from stakeholders, click here.