State of Safety 2017 - Regulatory Instruments and Amendments
Regulatory Instruments
Technical Safety BC uses regulatory instruments to assist with the administration of the Safety Standards Act and the Railway Safety Act. Safety orders are issued to prevent or reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property. Directives are instruments that clarify or provide an interpretation of a regulation or code. Information bulletins provide helpful information and clarification on existing regulations or codes.
In 2017 Technical Safety BC issued a total of 61 Safety Orders, Directives, and Information Bulletins. The higher quantities in Electrical and Gas reflect that those technologies make up a larger part of our business.
Amendments
In 2017 Technical Safety BC proposed the following regulatory amendments to the Provincial Government:
Regulation | Description |
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Electrical Safety Regulation |
Electrical safety refinements:
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Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation |
Power engineering enhancements:
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Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation |
Boiler code analysis and pressure welding enhancements:
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Elevating Devices Safety Regulation |
Elevating device code package 2017:
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Railway Safety Act | Amendment giving Technical Safety BC the authority to conduct railway incident investigations |