New protections to help keep everyone safe from the danger of asbestos came into effect on January 1, 2024 in British Columbia. By Marnie Douglas, Guest contributor to Speaking of Safety Starting January 1, 2024, all asbestos abatement contractors must be licensed to operate in British Columbia. Additionally, anyone performing asbestos abatement work must complete […]
An important date for employers and workers in the asbestos abatement industry in British Columbia is fast approaching. By Marnie Douglas, Guest contributor to Speaking of Safety Exposure to asbestos can cause serious long-term health issues and even death. Anyone who repairs, renovates, or demolishes buildings is at risk of exposure, as asbestos was widely […]
Anyone who repairs, renovates, or demolishes older buildings is at risk of exposure to harmful asbestos fibres. By Marnie Douglas, Guest contributor to Speaking of Safety Asbestos was widely used in many building materials until the 1990s, with diminishing use since then. It still poses a serious risk to workers today. In 2022, asbestos exposure […]
Harmful asbestos fibres can be found in more than 3,000 common building materials. Recently, a friend of mine said their 18-unit condo building had a plumbing job done and found asbestos in the drywall from 1977. The contractor followed all safety procedures and notified residents. At Simon Fraser University, hazardous material experts are assessing its […]
