Tag Archives: construction

Photo of prime contractor and construction worker discussing and wearing masks to protect against COVID-19.
Prime contractors – do your subcontractors have a COVID-19 safety plan?

It’s up to the prime contractor to ensure that each subcontractor has their own COVID-19 safety plan.  “Why do subcontractors need to present their own COVID-19 Safety Plan to prime contractors on a multi-employer worksite?” This is one of the questions WorkSafeBC prevention officers have been answering from employers in the construction industry. Here’s why: […]

Photo of feet and work boots of a construction worker, with some decorative stone and equipment, that they will use for a landscaping project.
Know what’s underground before digging into outdoor projects

BC 1 Call reminds contractors why it’s important to “Click or call before you dig” when planning construction projects.  I’ve noticed a number of contractors transforming their clients’ yards to create space for physically distant socializing during the cold months. But as a contractor, before breaking ground on any project — be it building a […]