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Welcome to Safety at Work centre for the Construction industry, your online resource to help prevent accidents and injuries. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Construction

What's New

New/Revised Regulations Effective February 1, 2012

• Part 20 - Construction, Excavation & Demolition
• Part 6 - Asbestos
• Part 5.50 - Extended work periods
• Part 9 - Verification & Testing
• Part 12.70 - Driven-feed chippers
• Part 14 - Cranes and Hoists
• Part 15.23 - Wire rope splices
• Part 16.31 - Rider restriction
• Part 19.26 - Assurance not practicable
• Part 21.25 - Mobile drill rigs

New/Revised Guidelines Effective February 1, 2012

• Guidelines Part 20 - Construction, Excavation & Demolition
• Guidelines Part 6 - Substance Specific Requirements
• G9.26(2) - Qualified person for calibration
• G19.26 - Assurance not practicable
• G21.25(b)(v) - Mobile drilling rigs

Workplace Electrical Safety
February 28, 2012 - Kelowna, BC

This electrical safety education seminar is suitable for supervisors, workers and contractors who work with or around electrical hazards and HVAC systems, including plant operations personnel, safety professionals, and safety committee members. Others with an interest in electrical safety are also welcome.

Steep Slope Roofing Symposium
March 28, 2012 - Langley, BC

A one-day safety workshop for those employed in the steep slope roofing industry.

2012 Western Conference on Safety

The 2012 Western Conference on Safety will be taking place in Vancouver on April 23-24, 2012, with optional post-conference professional development courses available on April 25-26. Online registration is now available.

Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week - May 6-12, 2012

The 2012 NAOSH Week theme is Safety & Health - a Commitment for Life: Making It Work. Challenge yourself and your co-workers to promote safety in a way that no company or organization has ever done before. More information ...

Hidden Killer web site

Asbestos is a hidden killer. Know the facts, so that you, your co-workers, your friends and your family are protected.

Certificate of Recognition (COR) - Partners Program

Find out how employers can earn valuable rewards and rebates by practicing good safety management.

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