The BC Safety Authority initiated a consultation process on the Elevating Devices Safety Regulation, to adopt the most recent versions of the Canadian Standards Association code for lifts with persons with physical disabilities (CSA B355-09). The reason for recommending the adoption of this CSA Code is to help safeguard against the risk of accidents associated with access and operation of elevating devices for persons with physical disabilities.
Over a period of six weeks, we received feedback from the industry, in particular those individuals, companies, and associations representing Class A, Class RA, Class H elevating device contractors as well as owners/property managers, and consultants impacted by these potential changes.
Consultation Report
We are sharing the consultation report to acknowledge the feedback received and the key issues brought forward. We have also assembled a chart (see Appendix 1 in the consultation report), which outlines all the comments put forward by the stakeholders and the BC Safety Authority responses.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, and or comments, please feel free to contact Jim Allaway at: jim.allaway@safetyauthority.ca