Welding is common across fabrication shops, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, and maintenance operations throughout British Columbia. But the fumes generated during welding can present serious health risks, and employers have a responsibility to assess and control worker exposure. WorkSafeBC has identified welding fumes as a key exposure under its Occupational Disease Planned Inspectional Initiative,
Every day on construction and trade worksites, workers cut, grind, drill, and demolish materials like concrete, brick, and stone. These are routine tasks, but they can release one of the industries most serious health hazard: respirable crystalline silica. Our Silica Awareness Training course is designed to help workers, supervisors, and anyone who may be
When people think about environmental hazards in BC, they often think of wildfires, floods, or earthquakes. Yet one of the most significant risks is often invisible and inside our homes and workplaces. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate indoors. It has no colour, smell, or taste, and long-term exposure is
Confined spaces are some of the most hazardous work environments found in industrial, municipal, utility, and construction settings. While many organizations encounter confined spaces regularly, the risks associated with entering them are often underestimated. A confined space may contain hazardous atmospheres, oxygen-deficient conditions, engulfment hazards, mechanical dangers, or restricted entry and exit points. Without
Hantavirus has recently been in the news but has been an occupational hazard present in BC for many years. In fact WorkSafeBC published a Hantavirus Exposure Control Program for Employers and Workers to help manage this risk. Hantaviruses are a group of viruses that can be carried by wild rodents. The virus is found in
Mining operations today are working in an increasingly complex environment. Evolving regulatory requirements, growing environmental expectations, and the day-to-day realities of running a site all place added pressure on maintaining strong health and safety performance. While many organizations have established safety programs in place, gaps can still emerge, particularly when it comes to managing
Most organizations recognize the importance of health and safety training. The challenge is execution. Generic, checkbox-style training rarely translates into meaningful risk reduction, leaving gaps between compliance requirements and real-world practice. Arcose addresses this gap directly. Our Health and Safety training programs are designed to equip workers, supervisors and professionals with practical, defensible knowledge
As winter settles in, workplaces across all sectors—construction, manufacturing, agriculture, automotive, warehousing, and more—begin relying heavily on fuel-burning heaters, generators, vehicles, and equipment to stay productive. These tools can produce carbon monoxide (CO), a toxic, colourless and odourless gas that builds up quickly in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces. Because buildings are often sealed
Ergonomics is, at its core, the science of work—a multidisciplinary approach dedicated to understanding the interaction between humans and other elements within a system (in this case, the workplace).Its primary goal is to optimize both our well-being and job performance. When we integrate ergonomic principles into our everyday activities, we can significantly reduce the
In today’s rapidly evolving industries, contracting has become more than just a trend — it’s the new standard. From construction and manufacturing to public infrastructure and facilities management, organizations are increasingly relying on external contractors to meet project demands and maintain daily operations. But while this shift offers flexibility and specialized expertise, it also
