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The WCB is also responsible for enacting and enforcing health and safety regulations under Part 2 of the Act [Former Act, Part 3] through WCB’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, BC Reg 296/97 (OHS). These regulations can be found online at | The WCB is also responsible for enacting and enforcing health and safety regulations under Part 2 of the Act [Former Act, Part 3] through WCB’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, BC Reg 296/97 (OHS). These regulations can be found online at https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/occupational-health-safety/searchable-ohs-regulation/ohs-regulation. Workers or employers interested in the regulations can be referred to the Board’s Health and Safety Department. The date of enactment should always be checked to determine which version was in effect at the time of injury. | ||
== A. A Worker May Refuse Unsafe Work == | == A. A Worker May Refuse Unsafe Work == | ||
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Complaints should be made in writing to the Board within the time limits set out in s. 49 of the Act [Former Act, s. 152]. Section 49(4) of the Act [Former Act, s. 152(2)] places the burden of proving that the alleged discriminatory action did not occur on the employer or union as applicable. The Board has been given a wide range of remedies under s. 50 of the Act [Former Act, s. 153]. It is important to note that this section is not for human rights complaints, but only for retaliation against a worker for exercising the rights provided by the WCB system. | Complaints should be made in writing to the Board within the time limits set out in s. 49 of the Act [Former Act, s. 152]. Section 49(4) of the Act [Former Act, s. 152(2)] places the burden of proving that the alleged discriminatory action did not occur on the employer or union as applicable. The Board has been given a wide range of remedies under s. 50 of the Act [Former Act, s. 153]. It is important to note that this section is not for human rights complaints, but only for retaliation against a worker for exercising the rights provided by the WCB system. | ||
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