Chief inspector of mines' directives - Province of British Columbia

The chief inspector of mines' directives provide direction to both the inspectorate and the mining industry for issues that require additional instruction, clarification, and interpretation.

February 2026

• Chief Inspector's Directive: Mine Emergency Response Plan Guidelines for the Mining Industry (PDF, 133 KB)

November 2025

• Chief Inspector's Directive: First Aid Certification Requirements (PDF, 278KB)

October 2025

• Chief Inspector's Directive: Provincial Mine Rescue Examination (PDF, 139KB)

March 2025

• Memorandum to industry (PDF, 247KB)

October 2018

• Chief Inspector's Directive: Handrail Height (PDF, 20KB)

May 2015

• Chief Inspector's Directive: Hydrocarbon Spills (PDF, 450KB)

December 2013

• Chief Inspector's Directive: NxBurst Safety Cartridges, Storage and Use (PDF, 62KB)

September 2013

• Supplement to the Chief Inspector's Directive: Park Brake Actuation on Terex MT4400AC Haulage Truck (PDF, 28KB)

August 2013

• Chief Inspector's Directive: Information and Notification Requirement for Deemed Authorizations (PDF, 73KB)
• Chief Inspector's Directive: Park Brake Actuation on Terex MT4400AC Haulage Truck (PDF, 63KB)

March 2013

• Chief Inspector's Directive: Light Alloy Use in Areas Where the Potential for Flammable Atmospheres Exists (PDF, 40KB)

February 2013

• Chief Inspector's Directive: Guideline for the Approval of Diesel-Powered Equipment for Use in Gassy Underground Mines in BC (PDF, 104KB)

November 2012

• Chief Inspector's Directive: Detonator Transportation - Barrier Laminate (PDF, 38KB)

June 2012

• Chief Inspector's Directive: Mineral and Coal Exploration Hours of Work (PDF, 88KB)

November 2010

• Chief Inspector's Directive: Industrial Protective Headgear (PDF, 58KB)

October 2010

• Chief Inspector's Directive: The Minimum Age of Mine Workers in the Province of B.C (PDF, 81KB)