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…
read moreWebinar 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…
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 moreWebinar 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.
Asbestos Awareness – What is it and why was it used?
Written by: Trent Pernitsky, Technologist, Pinchin Ltd. April 1-7 is Global Asbestos Awareness Week, and was established by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization with the intention of increasing education and…
read more5 Amendments to the 2017 Federal Regulation on Asbestos that might surprise you
Written by Sean Douglas, Practice Leader – Hazardous Materials at Pinchin Ltd. On July 12th, 2017 the Government of Canada amended the Canada Labour Code and resulting occupational health and…
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