Not dealing with asbestos properly can result in WorkSafeBC fines or stop work orders that could harm your professional reputation. More importantly there is a risk to workers and contractors have a responsibility to ensure their safety.
Asbestos exposure remains the number one killer of workers in B.C. Whether you’re a general contractor, abatement contractor or a demolition contractor, you are responsible for the health and safety of workers and that includes protecting them from asbestos exposure.
Go to www.worksafebc.com/asbestos for more asbestos resources for contractors, or watch the Asbestos – Why Risk It? video.