As of September 1, 2009, an amendment has been introduced to Section 4 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. In particular, Section 4.1.1 has new requirements for a snow avalanche assessment. Effective September 1, 2011, every active avalanche safety program approved before September 1, 2011 must have been prepared by, or reviewed and approved by, a qualified avalanche planner who meets the requirements of the CAA Recommended Minimum Training and Experience for Qualified Avalanche Planners published by the Canadian Avalanche Association in August 2008.
To learn more about the amendment, please visit the WorkSafeBC website.
