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
Over the past year and a half, Arcose has been hard at work developing online occupational health and safety training through our online platform Arcose Learn. Some of the courses we have developed for our clients and partners are private, some we have developed on our own and are public, and some we have
At Arcose, we look for ways to support our community. Recently, we have reached out to our partner organizations working in the field of Social Housing and have offered them free access to one of our most well-received courses, Asbestos Awareness BC. Asbestos poses a very serious health risk if disturbed and is found
Every year, our team actively participates in the AIHA BC-Yukon Industrial Hygiene Association’s Annual General Meeting. Not only does it give us the opportunity to stay connected with our peers, it also lets us stay current in the field of industrial hygiene. Additionally, the AGM provides a chance to meet and learn from new
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
