Advocacy in British Columbia
The NGCOA Canada British Columbia Chapter monitors provincial and local issues affecting golf course operations, represents members with government and regulators, and shares practical updates to help facilities respond.
Bring Golf’s Story to Your Local Representatives
Through Golf in Your Riding, BC facilities can invite their MP or provincial representative to visit the course and see golf’s contribution to local jobs, tourism, recreation and community life.
WorkSafeBC Requirements for Golf Facilities
Review these priority areas with your team and confirm how the requirements apply to your workplace, equipment and operating procedures.
Pesticide Safety & Re-entry
Follow the restricted entry interval on the pesticide label. Ensure workers who may access a treated area know the products being applied, associated hazards and required precautions. Check WorkSafeBC requirements when a label does not specify an interval.
Review pesticide guidance →High-Visibility Apparel
Workers exposed to vehicles or equipment travelling at 30 km/h or less must wear Class 1, 2 or 3 apparel meeting CSA Z96-15. Exposure above 30 km/h requires Class 2 or 3 apparel. Assess work around carts, turf equipment, service areas and parking lots.
Read Part 8 →Safety Headgear
Where there is a risk of head injury, employers must first try to eliminate it. When that is not practicable, use engineering controls, then administrative controls, followed by safety headgear appropriate to the remaining hazard.
Mobile Equipment
- Inspect equipment before it is first operated on a shift.
- Report defects and retain defect records for at least two years.
- Keep controls, cabs, floors, decks and steps free of hazards.
- Use required or manufacturer-installed seat belts.
- Manage pedestrians, secure loads and review tire procedures.
ROPS: Golf Carts vs. Other Equipment
Golf carts are exempt from the general rollover protective structure requirement. Please do not assume this applies to beverage carts, modified carts, utility vehicles or turf equipment. Ride-on turf equipment heavier than 400 kg and manufactured after September 1, 2021 may require a written rollover risk assessment when operated without ROPS.
Questions about a BC government relations issue?
Contact Jenna White, Regional Director, British Columbia.
