WorkSafeBC has amended its regulations to enhance requirements that employers in British Columbia provide first aid in their workplaces. These changes to BC’s Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Regulation were effective November 1, 2024. The remainder of this note summarizes first aid requirements, highlighting the latest enhancements to direct requirements and to procedural requirements.
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The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) program offers guidance how to use ventilation to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses in “indoor public spaces” including offices and commercial locations. As north America approaches winter months when more people spend more time indoors, it’s a good time to review these suggestions. The rest of this note summarizes EPA guidance.
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