What are the training requirements for workers on telehandlers in BC?

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# OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION (cont.) ## Certification authority (cont.) WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT B.C. Reg. 296/97 # OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION Part 20 - Construction, Excavation and Demolition (2) The Board may revoke the designation of an organization as the certification authority if (a) the Board is satisfied that (i) the certification program provided by the organization does not meet the certification requirements of either of the standards referred to in subsection (1) (a), (ii) the organization is not providing, throughout British Columbia, the written tests or practical assessments that applicants must take to obtain a concrete pump operator's certificate, or (iii) the organization is not performing or exercising the organization's duties and powers with respect to concrete pump operator's certifi- cates in accordance with section 20.26.6, or (b) the organization requests the revocation. [en. B.C. Reg. 222/2021, App. E.] ## Operator certification - 20.26.6 (1) In this section, "certification authority" means an organization designated as the certification authority under section 20.26.5 (1). (2) On and after January 1, 2024, a person must not operate a concrete pump or placing boom at a workplace unless the person (a) holds a valid concrete pump operator's certificate, issued by the certifi- cation authority, for the class or type of concrete pump or placing boom being operated and operates the concrete pump or placing boom in accordance with any conditions set out on the certificate, or (b) operates the concrete pump or placing boom (i) under the supervision of a person who holds a valid concrete pump operator's certificate for the class or type of concrete pump or placing boom being operated, and (ii) in accordance with the directions of the certificate holder. (3) The employer must ensure that a person who operates a concrete pump or placing boom at a workplace complies with subsection (…

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# Health and Safety Legislation in Canada - Injury Reporting (cont.) ## What are the reporting requirements when an injury or serious incident occurs? (cont.) <table><tr><th>Jurisdiction</th><th>Serious Injury, Illness, or Incident Definition</th><th>Injury Reporting to Workers' Compensation Board Requirements</th></tr><tr><td rowspan="2"></td><td>an injury, illness or incident that</td><td>An employer must submit a report</td></tr><tr><td>results in the death of a worker, an injury, illness or incident in which there is reason to believe the worker has been or will be admitted to a hospital beyond treatment in an emergency room or urgent care facility, an unplanned or uncontrolled explosion, fire or flood that causes a serious injury or illness or that has the potential of causing a serious injury or illness, the collapse or upset of a crane, derrick or hoist, and the collapse or failure of any component of a building or structure necessary for the structural integrity of the building or structure.</td><td>to the workers' compensation board if the incident results in, or is likely to result in: lost time or the need to temporarily or permanently modify work beyond the date of accident, death or permanent disability (amputation, hearing loss, etc.), a disabling or potentially disabling condition caused by occupational exposure or activity (poisoning, infection, respiratory disease, dermatitis, etc.), the need for medical treatment beyond first aid (assessment by physician, physiotherapy, chiropractic, etc.), or incurring medical aid expenses (dental treatment, eyeglass repair or replacement, prescription medications, etc.). Click on the link for more information.</td></tr><tr><td>British Columbia</td><td>Workers Compensation Act, Part 2 Division 10, Section 68 The employer must notify the Board immediately of any occurrence that: resulted in serious injury to or the death of a worker,</td><td>WorkSafeBC As soon as possible after an injury or illness, …

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# Construction Material Hoists (cont.) ## Rider restriction (cont.) B.C. Reg. 296/97 WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION Part 14 - Cranes and Hoists # Chimney Hoists ## Permission to use 14.116 If it is not practicable to provide safe access to a work platform on a chimney or similar structure using stairs or other means acceptable under the BC Building Code or this Regulation, a chimney hoist meeting the requirements of WorkSafeBC Standard 14.116 - Chimney Hoists, set out in Schedule 14-A, may be used to provide access for any person. [en. B.C. Reg. 320/2007, App. E, S. 67; am. B.C. Reg. 188/2011, App. L, S. 3.] ## Certification - 14.117 (1) Before a chimney hoist is used, a professional engineer must certify that (a) the chimney hoist is safe for use, and (b) the installation of the hoist complies with (i) the design criteria for that installation, (ii) the hoist manufacturer's specifications, (iii) the requirements of WorkSafeBC Standard 14.116 - Chimney Hoists, set out in Schedule 14-A, and (iv) the requirements of this Regulation. (2) A copy of the certification required in subsection (1) must be available at the workplace where the chimney hoist is installed. [en. B.C. Reg. 320/2007, App. E, S. 67; am. B.C. Reg. 188/2011, App. L, S. 4.] ## Support structures 14.118 The structure supporting a chimney hoist, together with all hoisting gear and equipment, must be well constructed, accurately aligned, securely anchored and have the required strength and stability to safely withstand the loads imposed. ## Load rating 14.119 The rated capacity of the hoist of a chimney hoist must be conspicuously marked on the hoist and must not be exceeded. [en. B.C. Reg. 188/2011, App. L, S. 5.] 14.120 to 14.132 Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 320/2007, App. E, S. 69.] 298 Last amended March 31, 2025 Consolidation current to March 31, 2025

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# An Introduction to PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (cont.) ## About WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC (the Workers' Compensation Board) is an independent provincial statutory agency governed by a Board of Directors. It is funded by insurance premiums paid by registered employers and by investment returns. In administering the Workers Compensation Act, WorkSafeBC remains separate and distinct from government; however, it is accountable to the public through government in its role of protecting and maintaining the overall well-being of the workers' compensation system. WorkSafeBC was born out of a compromise between B.C.'s workers and employers in 1917 where workers gave up the right to sue their employers or fellow workers for injuries on the job in return for a no-fault insurance program fully paid for by employers. WorkSafeBC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace, and to providing return-to-work rehabilitation and legislated compensation benefits to workers injured as a result of their employment. ## WorkSafeBC Prevention Information Line The WorkSafeBC Prevention Information Line can answer your questions about workplace health and safety, worker and employer responsibilities, and reporting a workplace accident or incident. The Prevention Information Line accepts anonymous calls. Phone [redacted phone] in the Lower Mainland, or call 1 [redacted phone] (621-SAFE) toll-free in British Columbia. To report after-hours and weekend accidents and emergencies, call [redacted phone] in the Lower Mainland, or call 1 [redacted phone] (WCB-HELP) toll-free in British Columbia.

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# Part 20 - Construction, Excavation and Demolition (cont.) ## Application of regulation (cont.) B.C. Reg. 296/97 WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT # OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION Part 20 - Construction, Excavation and Demolition ## Standards - 20.26.3 (1) The operation, inspection, testing and maintenance of a concrete pump or placing boom manufactured before August 1, 2012 must meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z151-09, Concrete pumps and placing booms, as set out in clauses 1.1 to 3 [definitions], [redacted address].3, [redacted address], [redacted address], [redacted address], 4.2.2, 5.1.1 to 5.3.4, 5.3.7 to 6.3.4 and 6.5.1 to 6.7.3, including any table, figure or annex referred to in those clauses. (2) The design, manufacture, installation, operation, inspection, testing and maintenance of a concrete pump or placing boom manufactured on or after August 1, 2012 must meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z151-09, Concrete pumps and placing booms, as set out in clauses 1.1 to 3 [definitions], [redacted address] to 5.3.4, 5.3.7 to 6.3.4 and 6.5.1 to 6.7.3, including any table, figure or annex referred to in those clauses. [en. B.C. Reg. 188/2011, App. I, S. 1.] ## Duty to ensure operator's competence - 20.26.4 (1) The employer must ensure, before a person operates, or supervises a person who operates, a concrete pump or placing boom at a workplace, that the person can operate the concrete pump or placing boom at that workplace in a competent and safe manner, taking into account (a) the class or type of concrete pump or placing boom being operated, and (b) the circumstances of the workplace. (2) The duty imposed on the employer under subsection (1) also applies to the following: (a) in the case of a multiple-employer workplace, the prime contractor for the workplace; (b) in any other case, the owner of the workplace. [en. B.C. Reg. 222/2021, App. E.] ## Certification authority - 20.26.5 (1) The Board may designate an organization t…

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# Health and Safety Legislation in Canada - Posting Requirements (cont.) ## What items have to be posted in a workplace? (cont.) <table><tr><th></th><th>Information regarding transport procedures for injured employees</th><th>Canada OHS Regulations, Sec. 16.6(1)(e)</th></tr><tr><td></td><td>The details of its evacuation plans and procedures</td><td>Canada OHS Regulations, Sec. 17.6(2)</td></tr><tr><td>Alberta</td><td>The name of the prime contractor at the work site</td><td>OHS Act, Sec. 10(6)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Any order made under the Act to the employer, self-employed person, owner, or prime contractor that is relevant to the work site</td><td>OHS Act, Sec. 55(1)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Signs indicating the location of first aid services, equipment, and supplies</td><td>OHS Code, Sec. 179(c)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Names and contact information of the joint work site health and safety committee members or health and safety representative at every work site or by another means as agreed to by the joint committee or representative</td><td>OHS Code, Sec. 199.1</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Any notices the Board requires to be posted, which may include posters such as "When an Injury Happens" Poster</td><td>Workers' Compensation Act, Sec. 145</td></tr><tr><td>British Columbia</td><td>A notice telling workers where a copy of the Act and the regulations are available for review</td><td>Worker's Compensation Act, Division 4, Sec. 21(2) (f)</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Names and work locations of the joint committee members, the reports of the three most recent committee meetings and copies of any applicable orders for the preceding 12 months</td><td>Worker's Compensation Act, Part 2 Division 5, Sec. 44</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Any information the OHS provisions, the regulations, or orders requires to be posted</td><td>Worker's Compensation Act, Part 2, Division 7, Sec. 51</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>An occupational health and safety information summary from the Wor…

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# Fall Protection - Legislation for Training Requirements (cont.) ## What are the sources of legislation regarding fall protection training? (cont.) <table><tr><th>Jurisdiction</th><th>Act, regulations, etc.</th><th>Elements (general summary) (For more details, consult the legislation directly.)</th></tr><tr><td>Federal (Canada)</td><td>Canada Occupational Safety And Health Regulations, SOR/86-304, Sections 12.2</td><td>The employer must make sure every employee who uses protection equipment is trained by a qualified person in the use, operation, and maintenance of that equipment, and includes training about the fall-protection plan and in emergency procedures if there is a risk of drowning. Keep copies of the instruction and training.</td></tr><tr><td>Alberta</td><td>Occupational Health and Safety Code, Reg. 191/2021 Part 9, Fall Protection Section 141</td><td>The employer must train a worker in the safe use of the fall protection system before use. Training includes review of legislation, the fall protection plan, fall protection methods required at the work site, identification of fall hazards, assessment and selection of anchors, instruction on correct use of connecting hardware, effects of a fall on the body, pre-use inspections, emergency response procedures, practice, and other control measures.</td></tr><tr><td>British Columbia</td><td>Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, B.C. Reg. 296/97 Part 11, Fall Protection, Section 11.2</td><td>Employers must make sure the worker is instructed in the fall protection system and the procedures to follow before entering an area where there is a risk of falling.</td></tr><tr><td>Manitoba</td><td>Workplace Safety and Health Regulation, Man. Reg. 217/2006 Part 14, Fall Protection, Sections 14.2 and 14.11 And</td><td>Employers must develop and implement safe work procedures, train workers in these procedures, and make sure workers comply. Training must address guardrails and fall protection system, how to assembl…