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Updates on Standards for Safety Headgear and Respirators came into effect April 1, 2026

Find out more on WorkSafe BC's site, under Resources here.

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The amendments relate to Combustible Dusts and Standards Updates. Strikethrough versions of the amendments with explanatory notes can be accessed below. Deletions in the regulatory amendments are identified with a strikethrough and additions are in bold text and highlighted in yellow.

• Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements, Combustible Dusts;
  Approved amendments with explanatory notesThese amendments will come into effect on January 4, 2027.
• Parts 8 and 31, Standards Updates;
  Approved amendments with explanatory notesThese amendments will come into effect on April 1, 2026.

The above amendments were posted online for feedback during the public hearing process. Feedback for Combustible Dusts and Standards Updates is available for review.

This information is provided by Click on the logo for the original Announcement.

Updates on Emergency Procedures for Hazardous Substances came into effect February 3, 2025

Find out more on WorkSafe BC's site, under Resources here.