Did you know that asbestos related disease remains one of the leading causes of preventable work-related deaths? Asbestos exposure in workplaces can be significantly reduced through adequate education and training. In 2018, WorkSafeBC implemented the asbestos initiative for commercial spaces which aims to increase knowledge surrounding asbestos-related hazards. Additionally, this initiative aims to reduce
Not since 1984 have we had year so infamous that simply uttering the number brings feelings of unease. Requisite acknowledgement of the 2020 meme aside, this was a year like no other for Arcose. From early-year boom to mid-year trials to a strong finish, we faced a number of new challenges – both as
Arcose would like to publicly congratulate Senior EHS Consultant Terence Tang on being awarded the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation after successfully completing the exam in November. Since joining Arcose in mid-2015, Terence has now completed a diploma in occupational health and safety at Simon Fraser University, purchased a home, attained his CRSP designation,
Arcose is excited to announce the expansion of our online course selection at Arcose Learn. Backed by the expertise of Arcose Consulting Ltd.’s consultants and driven by a desire to provide high quality online training, Arcose Learn is a leader in education in the Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety sector. Our students benefit
COVID-19 and Returning to Safe Operation – Phase 2 WorkSafeBC has provided resources and guidance to help workers and employers work safely as businesses resume their operations following COVID-19 interruptions and work stoppages. All employers resuming their business must develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan. The safety plan will include policies, guidelines and procedures in
The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work With the current COVID-19 pandemic, worker’s right to refuse unsafe work is being enacted by workers throughout British Columbia. It is important that both the worker and the employees are aware of what this right is and the process followed when it is enacted. The right to refuse
COVID-19 OHS Resources for Employers Arcose Consulting is now accepting registration to our COVID-19 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Resources for Employers, with rollout to begin March 31, 2020. This program will assist employers with navigating the strenuous new occupational health and safety requirements presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The intent of this new
WorkSafeBC OHSR Part 4 Sections 20 – 23 outline the regulations surrounding working alone. In light of the current health climate and spread of COVID-19, many employers are now asking their workers to stay home and work remotely, which places them in a situation where they are considered to be working alone. While this
With the ongoing events regarding the COVID-19 virus, Arcose Consulting Ltd. is open and operational. We are closely observing federal, provincial and local government instructions. We have developed and implemented a COVID-19 policy which includes constant communication with our suppliers in order to monitor their operations and any limitations. Additionally, our staff are leveraging
New and Young Workers in the Workplace Training Course Did you know 26 young workers are injured every day? That’s one worker every 55 minutes! Starting a new job can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be unsafe. According to Section 3 of WorkSafeBC, a new and young worker must be given health
