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The key documents setting out binding Board policy are:
The key documents setting out binding Board policy are:


#1 The statements contained under the heading “Policy” in the Assessment Manual – these policies relate to Part 5: Accident Fund and Employer Assessment of the WCA [Former Act, Division 4];
# The statements contained under the heading “Policy” in the Assessment Manual – these policies relate to Part 5: Accident Fund and Employer Assessment of the WCA [Former Act, Division 4];
#2 The statements contained under the heading “Policy” in the ''Prevention Manual'' – these policies relate to Part 2: Occupational Health and Safety of the WCA [Former Act, Part 3]; and
# The statements contained under the heading “Policy” in the ''Prevention Manual'' – these policies relate to Part 2: Occupational Health and Safety of the WCA [Former Act, Part 3]; and
#3 The Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual Volume I and II (the '''“RSCM I”''' and the '''“RSCM II”''') (other than explanatory material and the headings “Background” and “Practice”) – these policies relate to Part 3: Workers’ Compensation System and Part 4: Compensation to Injured Workers and their Dependants of the WCA [Former Act,  Part 1];
# The Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual Volume I and II (the '''“RSCM I”''' and the '''“RSCM II”''') (other than explanatory material and the headings “Background” and “Practice”) – these policies relate to Part 3: Workers’ Compensation System and Part 4: Compensation to Injured Workers and their Dependants of the WCA [Former Act,  Part 1];
All legislation and Board policies are available on the Board website at [http://www.worksafebc.com worksafebc.com]   
All legislation and Board policies are available on the Board website at [http://www.worksafebc.com worksafebc.com]   


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The Review Division Practices and Procedures manual (the '''“RDPP”''') is an important document to review when dealing with a review of a Board decision. While the RDPP is not binding, it outlines standards and practices for the Review Division that may not be obvious on a reading of the relevant sections of the WCA.   
The Review Division Practices and Procedures manual (the '''“RDPP”''') is an important document to review when dealing with a review of a Board decision. While the RDPP is not binding, it outlines standards and practices for the Review Division that may not be obvious on a reading of the relevant sections of the WCA.   


WCAT’s guidelines are published in the ''Manual of Rules, Policy and Procedures'' (the '''“MRPP”'''), available on the WCAT website at www.wcat.bc.ca.
WCAT’s guidelines are published in the ''Manual of Rules, Policy and Procedures'' (the '''“MRPP”'''), available on the WCAT website at [http://www.wcat.bc.ca wcat.bc.ca].




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