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 Vancouver Sun | CHRIS GARDNER | Updated: January 25, 2019 Hold on to your wallets, modern-day snake oil salesmen are in Vancouver this week to help…
Read MoreAnnouncement – Trevor Alexander
From: Diana Miles, President and CEO It is with very mixed feelings that I am sharing the news that after 19 years with WorkSafeBC, Trevor Alexander will be leaving us in the middle of March. Trevor has advised me that he has accepted the position of President & Chief Executive Officer with WCB Alberta. Trevor…
Read MoreHousekeeping amendments to the Prevention Manual (OHS Policies)
The Workers Compensation Act (Act) is being reviewed by British Columbia’s Office of the Legislative Counsel as part of a standard statute revision process. Changes made pursuant to the Statute Revision Act will result in editorial changes to language, as well as renumbering of sections, parts, and divisions of the Act. At issue is the consequential revisions required for the…
Read MoreDecember 2018 work-related incidents reported to WorkSafeBC
January 17, 2019 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: Puncture wound to leg Core Activity: House or other wood frame contracting, construction, or renovation work Location: Vancouver Island/Coastal B.C. Date of Incident: 2018-Dec While framing a gable end on a residential construction…
Read MoreCommunity benefits? The top B.C. newsmaker raises eyebrows
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 | December 26, 2018 Projects approved, projects delayed and labour agreements were the top issues for the industry for 2018 and will…
Read MoreIndustry Voices Op-Ed: Community Benefits Agreements and the facts
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 | Tom Sigurdson | January 15, 2019 Paul de Jong’s pre-Christmas JOC op-ed against Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) wants to be all truth and light….
Read MoreB.C. project problems a ‘failure of political leadership’
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 | January 16, 2019 After years of planning and millions of dollars spent, the Massey Bridge project came to a screeching halt…
Read MoreVancouver marks anniversary of Bentall IV tower tragedy
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 | January 10, 2019 Vancouver recently marked the anniversary of one of its darkest days for workplace safety. On Jan. 7, 1981,…
Read MoreBC government releases asbestos exposure report
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 News Service | January 3, 2019 VICTORIA — The Government of British Columbia has released a report with a wide range of recommendations on…
Read MoreBuilding Smart by Mitigating Thermal Bridging
BC Housing is offering a 3-hour seminar and webinar on January 30, 2019 entitled Building Smart by Mitigating Thermal Bridging that provides an overview of thermal bridging outlining useful guides and tools to help with the assessment of thermal bridging in new energy codes and standards. Find out more and register here.
December 2018 work-related incidents reported to WorkSafeBC
December 20, 2018 These summaries of selected work-related incidents recently reported to WorkSafeBC may help you to prevent similar incidents. See additional summaries online. Injury Type: Fatal Core Activity: House or other wood frame contracting, construction, or renovation work Location: Vancouver Island/Coastal B.C. Date of Incident: 2018-Dec A worker fell 10 feet through an unguarded stair opening to a concrete…
Read MoreHappy Holidays
Just a quick note to thank all of our Board Member and Association Partners for all of their efforts in 2018. We hope that you have an enjoyable holiday season and come back refreshed in the New Year!
New info sheet | Asbestos-containing pipes in municipal underground works projects
Please note that a new information sheet as been posted: Asbestos-containing pipes in municipal underground works projects. The network of asbestos-containing pipes in B.C. is aging or failing. As a result, it is being replaced over time. Municipalities, contractors working on municipal projects, and other employers have responsibilities for the safe handling and disposal of…
Read MoreCertificate of Recognition Program
The Policy, Regulation and Research Division (“PRRD”) would like to thank you all for your submissions on the Certificate of Recognition Program. The stakeholder feedback received by the Board of Directors informed its decision-making on the policy changes. Stakeholder comments are available to view from clicking on the links to the 2017 consultation and the…
Read MoreBCCSA explains programs, tools through animation in new video
Journal Of Commerce | News Service | December 3, 2018 VANCOUVER – The BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) has released a new animated video to give a visual representation of tools and services that it offers the construction industry. The video explains the alliance offers resources, training, consultation and research to approximately 40,000 companies that employ roughly…
Read MoreProposed policy amendments regarding instalment model for quarterly reporting
WorkSafeBC calculates assessments based on payroll. Employers with an annual assessment of $1,500 or more are generally required to report payroll and remit assessment premiums on a quarterly basis. At issue are changes to policy to reduce reporting requirements for these employers. These changes are intended to simplify reporting and payment requirements for employers and…
Read MoreAsbestos – the hidden health risk of home renovations
By Al Johnson A survey conducted earlier this year by a Canadian bank found that nearly 40 per cent of B.C. homeowners were planning on renovating their homes. And while that’s great news for the construction industry, it’s important to be aware of the health dangers that asbestos-containing building materials in older homes pose…
Read MoreOverdoses Still Plaguing the Trades
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 | November 21, 2018 Men working in construction are still at the most risk of dying from an opioid overdose, but a…
Read MoreSafety Differently
On behalf of Jeff Lyth at QSP Leadership – some upcoming ‘new view of safety’ events that they are either hosting or participating in. As always please ‘like’ and ‘share’ news of these events on social media, and please forward this to anyone you feel would be interested. Todd Conklin Vancouver November 7 Safety Differently…
Read MoreCode Recommendations Draw Mixed Reviews
Journal of Commerce | Warren Frey | November 14, 2018 The B.C. government has received 29 recommendations from an independent panel appointed to review the province’s Labour Relations Code, garnering a variety of reactions from industry stakeholders. “There’s good news and bad news. The good news is that by a two-to-one majority the review panel recommended…
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