Grant's Law:

• On February 1, 2008, Grant's Law came into effect.
• It was the first mandatory gas pre-payment regulation in Canada.
• To date, there has been very high compliance by employers and Grant's Law has virtually eliminated gas-and-dash thefts in B.C.
• In Vancouver, for example, the number of gas-and-dash incidents dropped from 161 in 2007 to zero in 2012.

Working Alone or in Isolation Regulations:

• Also on February 1, 2008, the Working Alone or in Isolation regulations came into effect.
• However, concerns were raised by many employers about the practicality of the late night requirements.
• After an extensive consultation with both employees and employers, a third option was announced in November 2011 and came in effect on April 15, 2012.
• WorkSafeBC did not remove the first two safety options. Rather, they added a third option that involves a comprehensive list of 12 mandatory requirements and procedures.
• These requirements include enhanced video monitoring, person-check systems, use of time-lock safes, enhanced visibility and rigorous bi-annual independent audits to ensure compliance. In addition, a worker assigned to work late night hours must be at least 19 years of age.
• After the regulations came into effect, WorkSafeBC conducted targeted inspections on late night operations to ensure compliance with the regulation.
• Ninety-five per cent of the inspected locations were in compliance. For those who weren't, corrective orders were written to bring them into compliance.

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