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DIRECTIVENO: D-E3 070115 1Revision: 03INCIDENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRICALTECHNOLOGYThis Directive is being issued by a provincial safety manager pursuant to section 30 of the SafetyStandards Act.Date of Issue: January 26, 2011General DetailsThis Directive is being issued to businesses and contractors to clarify the reporting of incidents. It isissued with respect to the requirements of section 36 and 37 of the Safety Standards Act and section34 of the Safety Standards General Regulation.Incidents involving electrical technology, which occur within the following jurisdictions, can be reporteddirectly to the appropriate municipality: Burnaby 604-294-7944 Maple Ridge 604-463-5221 North Vancouver (City) 604-985-7761 North Vancouver (District) 604-990-2311 Surrey 604-591-4011 Vancouver 604-873-7011 Victoria 250-385-5711 West Vancouver 604-925-7000Specific DetailsA. Reporting of Incidents to the British Columbia Safety AuthorityAn incident is an event involving technology regulated by the BCSA that:a. results in death, injury, or damage to property and/or regulated equipment, orb. did not involve death, injury, or damage to property and/or equipment but under similarcircumstances is highly likely to result in death, injury, or damage to property and/orregulated equipment.Persons in charge of regulated work, owners of regulated products, permit holders, persons whoperform regulated work, and persons who operate a regulated product or system are required toreport incidents. Incidents must be reported to the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) within24 hours of occurrence by one of the following methods:All Incidents (Levels, I, II & III)Telephone Call 1-866-566-7233 (toll free 24 hrs.)D-E3 070115 1 (REVISON: 03) Page 1 of 3505 SIXTH STREET, SUITE 200, NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA V3L 0E1Toll Free: 1-866-566-SAFE (7233) Fax: 778-396-2064 Web Site: www.safetyauthority.ca E-mail: info@safetyauthority.ca

For Minor Incidents Only (Level III)OnlineComplete and submit the Incident Reporting Form on the BCSA website(www.safetyauthority.ca)Telephone Call 1-866-566-7233 (toll free 24 hrs.)B. Levels Of IncidentsIncidents range in severity from major (Level I) to minor (Level III). For the purposes of thisDirective, incidents are categorized as follows:Level I – Must be Reported Immediately by Telephone Fatality or life threatening injury involved with the operation, installation, testing,modification, or use of the equipment. The injured person(s) involved requires emergency medical attention (hospitalization). Thisincludes, but is not limited to, major blood loss, loss of limbs, loss of an eye,unconsciousness. Catastrophic damage (total loss) to property and/or equipment. Estimated damages are in excess of $500,000 Injuries resulting from contact with electrical equipment operating at greater than 750 volts. Fire and/or explosion resulting from electrical equipment operating at greater than 750volts. Near miss – no death, injury requiring emergency medical attention, or catastrophicdamage to property and/or equipment occur but under similar circumstance is highly likelyto occur. Events requiring evacuation of employees and/or the general public from the premises orgeneral vicinityLevel II – Must be Reported Immediately by Telephone The injured person(s) involved requires professional medical attention. This includes, but isnot limited to, fractures, mild burns, and shocks. Extensive damage to property and/or equipment. Estimated damages are between $50,000 and 500,000 Injuries resulting from contact with electrical equipment operating between 31 volts and750 volts. Fire and/or explosion resulting from electrical equipment operating between 31 volts and750 volts. Near miss – no injury requiring professional medical attention, or extensive damage toproperty and/or equipment occur but under similar circumstance is highly likely to occur.D-E3 070115 1 (REVISON: 03) Page 2 of 3505 SIXTH STREET, SUITE 200, NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA V3L 0E1Toll Free: 1-866-566-SAFE (7233) Fax: 778-396-2064 Web Site: www.safetyauthority.ca E-mail: info@safetyauthority.ca

Level III – Must be Reported within 24 hours by Telephone or Online The injured person(s) involved a minor injury (example: superficial cuts, bruises) and doesnot require first aid or professional medical treatment. Minor damage to property and/or equipment Estimated damages to property and/or equipment is up to $50,000 Injuries resulting from contact with electrical equipment operating at 30 volts or less. Fire and/or explosion resulting from electrical equipment operating at 30 volts or less. Near miss – no minor injury, or minor damages to property and/or equipment occur butunder similar circumstance is highly likely to occurStephen HindeProvincial Safety Manager, ElectricalReferences:Bill 19 – 2003B.C. Reg. 105/2004Safety Standards ActSafety Standards General RegulationFor more information on the British Columbia Safety Authority, please visit our web site at:www.safetyauthority.caD-E3 070115 1 (REVISON: 03) Page 3 of 3505 SIXTH STREET, SUITE 200, NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA V3L 0E1Toll Free: 1-866-566-SAFE (7233) Fax: 778-396-2064 Web Site: www.safetyauthority.ca E-mail: info@safetyauthority.ca