BC · B.C. Reg. 135/2026

B.C. Reg. 296/97 – Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, effective November 6, 2026

Under the Workers Compensation Act

Current version date July 28, 2026 · official source text · watch this law (RSS)

Employment & Workplace

Change history

British Columbia · AmendedDate recorded July 28, 2026

BC workplaces must ensure nothing interferes with tight-fitting respirator face seals

The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation has been amended to introduce a defined term — "tight-fitting respirator" — meaning any respirator that requires an effective seal with the face to work properly. Employer…

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