Why Strong Contractor Management Is Key to Workplace Safety
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
Amendments to Part 5 of the Occupational Health & Safety Regulation
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
Celebrating Ten Years Serving British Columbia
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
Heat Stress Awareness
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
Confined Space
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
WorkSafeBC Regulation Update on Traffic Control
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