Public Service Alliance of Canada BC

The purpose of this notification is to request any and all PSAC members to submit proposals for consideration in the upcoming review of Group B, C, and D of the National Joint Council OHS Directives.

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In order to ensure full consideration of any recommendations made by our members, it is requested that all recommendations be submitted by June 2, 2008.

Group B includes:
1. Part IX - Sanitation;
2. Part X - Hazardous Substances;
3. Part XII - Personal and Protective Equipment and Clothing;
4. Part XIV - Materials Handling; and
5. Pesticides Directive.

Group C includes:
6. Part III - Elevated Work Structures;
7. Part IV - Elevated Devices;
8. Motor Vehicle Operations Directives
9. Part XIII - Tools and Machinery; and
10. Part XI - Confined Spaces.

Group D includes:
11. Part V - Boilers and Pressure Vessels;
12. Part VI - Lighting (currently not detailed in directives);
13. Part VII - Noise Control (Levels of Sound); and
14. Part VIII - Electrical Safety.

You will find attached the NJC proposal templates (pdf) that you may wish to use to assist you in capturing your input.

Should you have any questions please contact James Little, PSAC BC. Your completed forms should be sent to either James Little or Denis St-Jean

Thank you for your cooperation, James Little