Written by Kennedy Hanczyk, Project Biologist, Environmental Science Group, Pinchin Ltd. World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of May in Canada and the US…
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BC School District Asbestos Inspections
Written by Hussien Jaffer, Director, Hazardous Building Materials Group, Pinchin Ltd. Pinchin is pleased to provide updates on ongoing and upcoming WorkSafeBC (WSBC) Sustained Compliance Initiatives for Schools that affect…
read moreBill 5: Workers Compensation Act – Asbestos Licensing and Certification in British Columbia
Written by Sean Douglas, National Practice Leader, Hazardous Building Materials Group, Pinchin Ltd. What is Bill 5: Workers Compensation Act? In 2022, the provincial government introduced changes to the Workers…
read morePinchin Celebrates National Engineering Month
What is National Engineering Month? March is recognized as National Engineering Month (NEM) and is the biggest celebration of engineering in Canada. It is designed to spark an interest in…
read moreEnvironmental Risk Assessments in Alberta
An Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) is a scientific evaluation of the human and/or ecological health risks associated with contaminants of concern (COCs) present in soil and groundwater. Human and ecological “receptors” may be exposed to these COCs through multiple exposure pathways including ingestion/uptake of soil or water, inhalation of vapours, and direct contact with contaminated media. Receptor exposures are estimated, and risks quantified, using established models and toxicological data.
read moreGlobal Recycling Day – How Pinchin Supports Waste Diversion
Written by Erin Lavaille, Sustainability & Corporate Programs, Pinchin Ltd. Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help create awareness and the importance recycling plays in preserving our planet….
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