By Jerry Rousseau
Good news for golf courses! On October 22nd, WorksafeBC released another round of proposed amendments to Part 16, Mobile Equipment Regulation, including a change that removes golf carts from roll-over protection system (ROPS) requirements.
Read more: WorksafeBC Removes Golf Carts From ROPS Requirement
via BCLNA
Throughout the process of finding Japanese Beetle in downtown Vancouver, we have been watching other regions who are also fighting outbreaks of Japanese Beetle.
In a recent communication to members and Trade Partners, the Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association announced it would be undertaking a rebrand, to better align itself to be representative of its broad membership base, and of its position as the industry peak-body for Turf Management in Australia.
September 23, 2019
prepared by Jerry Rousseau
In many ways, proposed amendments to the OH&S regulation requiring ROPS on golf carts is one of the most tangled issues I’ve worked on. Prior to the end of the industry consultation period last October, there was very little warning of WorksafeBC’s proposed changes, not to mention the regulation is extremely complicated.
By WCTA Staff
A flurry of media coverage has ensued after release of a letter sent to BC Tourism Minister Lisa Beare by opposition MLA’s supporting golf industry concerns over WorkSafeBC’s proposed amendments to Part 16 of the worker safety regulation, 'Mobile Equipment' that would make roll-over protection and seat belts mandatory on golf carts.
Read more: Letter Sent to BC Tourism Minister Over Golf Cart ROPS Issue Triggers Media Flurry