Asbestos Removal

• New year brings new rules for asbestos removal workers in B.C.

  In 2024, the province will become the first jurisdiction in Canada to require work sites to hire only licensed companies with certified employees for asbestos removal.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2023
  
• Asbestos removal protocol wasn’t strictly followed at Greenfield School: Edmonton Public

  Occupational Health and Safety found that the plastic barriers used at Greenfield School in May were not sufficient for asbestos removal.

  Education

  Sep 8, 2023
  
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• Asbestos abatement at Vancouver home puts neighbours on edge over health risks

  A WorkSafeBC inspector visited the site in Point Grey and found several violations involving asbestos abatement.

  Environment

  Nov 15, 2019
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• Asbestos removal at Calgary’s Kensington Manor set to begin in December ahead of demolition

  The city is footing the bill for the demolition of Kensington Manor, but hopes to recoup some of those costs by adding it to the owner's property tax bill. 

  Oct 30, 2019
• Asbestos removal company owners accused of jeopardizing health of employees

  A father and son are facing possible jail time over accusations they repeatedly and knowingly exposed workers to asbestos.

  Health

  Feb 16, 2016