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Webinar Recording: Asbestos Assessments & Management Plans for Commercial Real Estate

On Thursday, October 17th, our Pinchin expert, hosted a 1 hour session on “Asbestos Assessments & Management Plans for Commercial Real Estate”. The management and disturbance of asbestos is regulated…

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Webinar Recording: Managing Hazardous Building Materials on Construction Projects

On Wednesday, July 10th, our Pinchin expert, hosted a 1.5 hours webinar focusing on the management of hazardous building materials during construction projects. This session delved into the critical aspects…

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Global Asbestos Awareness Week

Written by Jose Barinque, Marketing, Business Development, Pinchin Ltd. What is Asbestos Awareness Week? Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) runs from April 1st to 7th. It is an annual initiative…

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Webinar Recording: Changes to B.C.’s Asbestos Regulations –Licensing and Worker Certification

WorkSafeBC will be introducing new regulations regarding asbestos-related work in British Columbia. Starting from January 1, 2024, it will be compulsory for individuals engaged in asbestos abatement activities to undergo…

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Webinar Recording: Unveiling the Latest Insights: Asbestos in BC – Your Comprehensive Guide to What’s New and Essential Information

This seminar provides Property and Facility Managers with a summary of their responsibilities under provincial regarding asbestos and other hazardous building materials. It covers essential requirements, such as baseline asbestos…

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Bill 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…

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Webinar Recording: Recent Updates to Manitoba Provincial Guide for Asbestos Management

SAFE Work Manitoba recently made revisions to the MB Guide for Asbestos Management, which was originally published in June of 2017. The revised guideline, dated November 2020, contains subtle yet significant changes that may not be easily identified.
This 1-hr webinar will provide you with tangible takeaways to ensure you understand these important asbestos guideline changes.

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