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As of October 1, 2024, significant changes have been implemented to enhance the safety of tower crane operations in British Columbia. This updated regulation by WorkSafeBC addresses concerns in the construction industry and is designed to protect workers and the public.

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Tower cranes are essential…

The BC government has updated the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation to improve washroom facilities on construction sites with 25 or more workers, effective October 1, 2024. The full text of the regulatory changes is available on the province’s website (PDF). 

Following consultations with…

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the construction industry has been consistently and rapidly evolving to ensure workers are safe, employers have the resources they need to adhere to health & safety guidelines and both groups are supported in the process. As B.C.’s construction…

As of August 14, 2020, the Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2020, Bill 23, came into force by Royal Assent, amending 34 provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act (WCA). The amended Bill includes a number of minor amendments related to small technical corrections and improvements…