The CSA B355-09 code (lifts for persons with physical disabilities) has been adopted into the Elevating Devices Safety Regulation, effective July 2, 2013. The changes include the following:

· Contractors must keep a logbook for all applicable elevating devices

· Owners of enclosed verticals or stair lifts must have a two-way communication system installed

The code adoption is not retroactive: Applicable elevating devices with installation permit dates prior to July 2, 2013 do not need to comply with the above requirements.

Further details can be found in BC Safety Authority’s Elevating Devices Information Bulletin IB-ED 2013-02:  http://www.safetyauthority.ca/alert/elevating-bulletin-notification-amendment-elevating-devices-safety-regulation

If you were unable to attend the recent forum (held February 21st in Richmond, BC), inFocus: Bringing People with Disabilities Into the Picture, you can now read two reviews published by ImpactBC’s Patient Voices Network. “Health care access for people living with disabilities” was written by Patient Voices Network Program Manager, Peter Toppings. The second post, “inFocus awareness forum: a patient’s perspective” was written by Debbie, a Patient Voices Network representative from Port Moody, BC. Thank you to Peter and Debbie for their thought-provoking comments!

For more information about the project, inFocus: Bringing People with Disabilities Into the Picture, visit DAWN-RAFH Canada’s website.

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