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Flush toilets coming to B.C. jobsites
Flush toilets on large construction sites in B.C. will come into effect on Oct. 1, 2024.
Construction Business
New B.C. first aid requirements coming into effect
Starting Nov. 1, 2024, amendments to the B.C. Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) relating to the provision of occupational first aid take effect.
Construction Business
Improving safety of tower cranes in B.C.
Risks associated with cranes in B.C. are increasing as more cranes are in operation than ever before.
Construction Business
Protecting contractors from asbestos
Asbestos abatement contractors who operate in B.C. must be licensed by Jan. 1, 2024.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC: slips, trips and falls costly
Slips, trips, and falls are the costliest workplace incidents and some of the biggest causes of general productivity loss, according to WorkSafeBC.
REMI Network
B.C. requiring asbestos abatement license
Asbestos abatement contractors who operate in B.C. must be licensed by Jan. 1, 2024.
Construction Business
B.C. invites feedback on asbestos licences
The B.C. government is inviting feedback on proposed health and safety requirements for contractors who undertake asbestos abatement work.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC issues reminder about heat stress risk
WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and outdoor workers about the risk of developing heat stress, which can lead to heat exhaustion.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC makes changes to hard hat rules
WorkSafeBC is making changes to B.C.’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation on safety headgear. It will make job sites more inclusive for people who wear religious head coverings.
Construction Business
Are your COVID safety plans good enough?
A construction site closure can happen even with the best COVID precautions and safety plans in place. Vigilance and due diligence are key.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC issues heat stress warning
WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers about the risk of developing symptoms of heat stress when working outdoors.
Construction Business
Opposition to COVID-19 on workplace diseases list
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA), member of the Employers’ Forum, opposes the addition of COVID-19 to the list of workplace diseases by WorkSafeBC.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC premiums waived for CEWS employers
WorkSafeBC is waiving premiums for employers who are approved to receive the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) for furloughed workers.
Construction Business
Building trades call for COVID health public inquiry
The BC Building Trades Council is calling for a public inquiry into health and safety in the construction sector. BCBT represents 35,000 unionized workers.
REMI Network
B.C. outlines plan to restart safely
British Columbians will move forward with safely restarting their province beginning in mid-May, according to a plan announced by Premier John Horgan.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC works with industry to ensure safety
WorkSafeBC is working with workers, employers, and industry associations to ensure construction sites are healthy and safe during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Construction Business
B.C. construction sites open but with restrictions
The B.C. provincial health officer has clarified that the mass gatherings order during the current COVID-19 pandemic does not apply to construction sites.
