Asbestos abatement contractors who operate in B.C. must be licensed by Jan. 1, 2024.

Asbestos abatement contractors who operate in B.C. must be licensed by Jan. 1, 2024.

Removal of drywall with asbestos compounds in the joint-filler has been reclassified from a low-risk to moderate-risk activity.

The B.C. government is inviting feedback on proposed health and safety requirements for contractors who undertake asbestos abatement work.

Canada announced the final step to prohibit asbestos and asbestos‑containing products. The asbestos ban comes into force on Dec. 30, 2018.

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety launched an e-course to help recognize, assess and manage asbestos-related risks in the workplace.

Canada enforced changes to occupational health and safety regulations on workplace asbestos today and declared updates to national building codes.

Discovering asbestos can be overwhelming for many as it is often associated with a decrease in property value or a large price tag.

Although Canada is finally banning asbestos-containing products for good by 2018, the government hasn’t yet clarified issues related to existing asbestos.

Chrysotile, otherwise known as white asbestos, will not be added to Rotterdam Convention’s list of hazardous substances.

WorkSafeBC prevention officers will be increasing inspections of residential demolition and renovation sites to ensure contractors are adhering to health and safety laws when identifying and removing asbestos.

Dr. Donald (Don) Pinchin was a respected scientist and a strong communicator who supported the real estate industry in its pursuit of health, safety and regulatory compliance.

What are the requirements for managing asbestos during tenant fit-outs? Daniel De Monte of the Flat Iron Building Group explains.

Quebec is one of the last Canadian jurisdictions to specifically mandate asbestos monitoring and ...

Some Canadian property owners whose buildings contain the Limpet brand sprayed asbestos-containing materials fireproofing have partially recovered their costs as part of a successful claim in the U.S. bankruptcy court.