The Policy, Regulation and Research Division is releasing a discussion paper on the PDES 2018 Review with options and draft policies to stakeholders for comment. The PDES is a guide set out in policy to assist in the calculation of permanent disability awards. As medical and scientific methods and approaches to disability assessment change over…
Read MoreCBA panel featuring views from all sides lays it on the line at Buildex
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Russell Hixson | February 26, 2019 After months of sparring in the press, some of B.C.’s largest construction organizations, unions and government officials…
Read MoreVoices Op-Ed: Reducing the risk of serious injury within the construction industry
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | WorkSafeBC | February 22, 2019 In B.C., about 160,000 workers earn their living in the construction industry, with sectors including general construction, heavy construction…
Read MoreIndustry Voices Op-Ed: Streu’s assertions on CBAs ‘hard to swallow’
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Doug Parton | February 20, 2019 Industry Voices Op-Ed columns reflect the opinion of the author and not that of ConstructConnect’s Journal of Commerce,…
Read MoreJanuary 2019 work-related incidents reported to WorkSafeBC
These summaries of selected Construction work-related incidents recently reported to WorkSafeBC may help you to prevent similar incidents. See additional summaries online. Injury Type: Close call Core Activity: Industrial, commercial, institutional or highrise residential contracting or construction Location: Lower Mainland Date of Incident: 2019-Feb As two workers were changing a propane cylinder powering a space heater, the new cylinder began…
Read MoreIndustry Voices Op-Ed: Community Benefits Agreements are an NDP lie
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Norm Streu | February 14, 2019 Industry Voices Op-Ed columns reflect the opinion of the author and not that of ConstructConnect’s Journal of Commerce,…
Read MoreBoard of Directors approves amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
At its January 2019 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. In addition, the Board of Directors approved consequential changes to Policy Item R26.17-1 of the Prevention Manual as a result of the amendment to Part 20 of the Regulation. These amendments will become effective on June 3, 2019. Strikethrough versions of…
Read MoreConstruction Community Tackles Mental Health from Many Angles
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Warren Frey | February 13, 2019 British Columbia’s construction industry is looking to help heal its workers beyond the realm of physical injury. Mental…
Read MoreVoices Op-Ed: Why B.C.’s CBA just doesn’t measure up
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Paul de Jong | February 12, 2019 Industry Voices Op-Ed columns reflect the opinion of the author and not that of ConstructConnect’s Journal of…
Read MoreIndustry Voices Op-Ed: The truth about Community Benefit Agreements
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Robert Blakely | February 12, 2019 Industry Voices Op-Ed columns reflect the opinion of the author and not that of ConstructConnect’s Journal of Commerce,…
Read MoreThe Editor: CBA conference reiterates how broader construction industry is left out
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Paul de Jong | February 7, 2019 To the Editor, Re: CBAs take on international tone, featured in the Jan. 30, 2019 Journal of…
Read MoreB.C. shines as BuildForce predicts 10 years of labour force growth
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Don Wall February 6, 2019 British Columbia is expected to see high demand for construction labour well into the next decade, leading the way…
Read MorePleased with Alberta Work Zone Changes
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Russell Hixson | February 6, 2019 The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) recently praised the province’s changes to work zone speed regulations,…
Read MoreBCIB board hits a sour note with some industry stakeholders
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Jean Sorensen | February 1, 2019 The newly-appointed BC Infrastructure Benefits Inc. (BCIB) board, which took office Jan. 30, hits all the high notes…
Read MoreCoquitlam’s Forensic Psychiatric Hospital hit with huge fine for failing to provide workplace safety
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. The assaulted nurses remain physically and mentally traumatized and violent attacks on members and staff still occur at the hospital. Vancouver Sun | Glenda Luymes | January 31,…
Read MoreProposed merits and justice policy amendments
In January 2018, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors commissioned an external compensation policy review. The resulting report, entitled Restoring the Balance: A Worker-Centred Approach to Workers’ Compensation Policy, was published in April 2018 and contains a number of recommendations. Recommendation #1 is for WorkSafeBC to consider amending policy item #2.20, Application to the Act and Policies, in the Rehabilitation…
Read MoreBC NDP win crucial Nanaimo by-election, maintain seat advantage in legislature
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Globe and Mail | JUSTINE HUNTER | NANAIMO | JANUARY 31, 2019 British Columbia’s governing New Democrats held a crucial seat in the Nanaimo by-election on Wednesday. The odds…
Read MoreVoices Op-Ed: NDP version of CBAs worst of partisan trade unionism
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Ken Baerg | January 31, 2019 The NDP’s so-called Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) are, in reality, a complete misnomer. Who truly benefits? Not the…
Read MoreAnnouncement of Interim President from WorkSafeBC
Ralph McGinn on January 23, 2019 Over the past several weeks the Board of Directors’ has been working with an executive search firm to recruit our next president and CEO. That search is well under way and is progressing as expected. We will continue to work through the process until the right candidate has been…
Read MoreSweetheart Deal is Sour for Workers, Employers & Taxpayers
For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 25, 2019 VANCOUVER – The B.C. Government’s sweetheart deal with B.C.’s Building Trades Union cuts out 85 per cent of B.C.’s construction…
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