DOES SIZE MATTER?
By Norm Grusnick, P. Eng We are entering a period of significant change when it comes to energy code upgrades and more stringent mechanical engineering specifications. The engineers who take the time to understand the […]
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WELDING FUME REGULATION
By / Hans Kriekenbeek, Industry and Labour Specialist, WorkSafeBC In the sheet metal industry, welding is a commonly-executed work task. During welding activities, fumes and gases generated pose a serious threat to welders and to […]
Best practices for avoiding preventable injuries Slips, trips, and falls lead to lost person-hours, which costs shops money in lost productivity
By / Megan Martin, Manager, Industry and Labour Services WorkSafeBC The hazards of metalworking often are thought to be obvious: operation of heavy machinery, exposure to chemicals, poor ergonomics, noise, vibration, potential burns, and being […]
If you have a contract, don’t forget to follow it
By / Andrew D. Delmonico and Matthew T. Potomak Standard form construction contracts, such as those put out by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC), can be an effective means of balancing the rights and […]
LABOUR ETHICS SMACNA-BC contractors build trusting relationships to combat labour poaching
By / Jessica Kirby Employee “poaching” (also known as job poaching, talent poaching, or employee raiding) is what happens when a company recruits and hires an employee currently employed by a competitor. It is most […]