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
Amendments to Part 5 of the Occupational Health Safety Regulation (OHSR) regarding Emergency Planning for Hazardous Substances came into effect on February 3, 2025, and will have a 60-day preliminary period, in which stakeholders can give feedback and request revisions. Changes were made to sections 5.97 to 5.104 and their corresponding OHS Guidelines. The
Arcose Turns 10! Clients, colleagues, family and friends, we hope this message finds you well. We are thrilled to share some remarkable news and updates from Arcose Consulting Ltd. As we celebrate our 10-year milestone, we reflect on the journey that has brought us here, the accomplishments that have shaped us, and the exciting
Arcose is pleased to announce a new addition to our online course selection at Arcose Learn: Heat Stress Awareness. Heat stress is a serious workplace hazard to workers who are exposed to high-temperature or high-humidity work environments. Workers who are unable to cool themselves down may experience symptoms of heat stress which, left untreated,
What is a confined space? The legal definition of a confined space changes from one regulator to another. In general, these spaces will have the following features: they are large enough for humans to enter and perform work, they are fully or partially enclosed, they have not been designed or intended for continuous human
In July 2021, the WorkSafeBC Board of Directors approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) regarding Part 18 – Traffic Control. These amendments took effect on December 1, 2021. The purpose of the amendments is to update and align the BC OHSR with the 2020 editions of the Traffic Management Manual
We are looking for EHS Consultants to join our team. Whether you are in the early stages of your EHS career or carry several years of experience, we invite you to apply. We are currently looking for both EHS Consultants and Junior EHS Consultants, with projected start dates in January/February 2022. Please see the
Over the last couple years, Canadians have spent more and more time indoors. It has become apparent that indoor air quality is just as important as outdoor and shouldn’t be overlooked. Indoor contaminants may result in unwanted odours, contaminant buildup, mould growth and more. Most indoor air quality issues derive from inadequate ventilation. Not
