Enforcement Actions - January to March 2011
There were 51 enforcement actions taken by BC Safety Authority’s safety officers and safety managers between January 1, 2011 and March 31, 2011.
| Table 1: Summary of Enforcement Action by Quarter | |
| Enforcement Action* | Q1 |
| Compliance Order | 51 |
| Suspended Authorization and Permit Privileges | 0 |
| Suspended Authorization Privileges | 0 |
| Suspended Permit Privileges | 0 |
| Revocation of a Contractor's Licence | 0 |
| Suspension of a Contractor's Licence | 0 |
| Revocation of a Certificate of Qualification | 0 |
| Suspension of a Certificate of Qualification | 0 |
| Monetary Penalty | 0 |
| Total Number of Enforcement Actions: | 51 |
* Railway statistics have not been included in the figures presented and these figures do not include "other actions" as described in this report. |
Compliance Orders
A compliance order is a written document issued by a Safety Officer requiring that a person take action, stop, or modify their regulated work or use of a regulated product in accordance with safety standards and legislation.
| Table 2: Compliance Orders Issued in Q4 2011 by Technology | |
| Technology | Q4 |
| Amusement Rides and Passenger Ropeways | 0 |
| Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Refrigeration | 0 |
| Electrical | 34 |
| Elevating Devices | 0 |
| Gas | 17 |
| Total Number of Compliance Orders Issued: | 51 |
In order to appeciate enforcement actions in the broader perspective of the safety system, please refer to the 2010 State of Safety Report.