Schedule for FGIA FENBC Region Technical Summit Focuses on Codes, Standards, More

The final events schedule is now available for the inaugural 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) FENBC Region Technical Summit, to be held November 16 at Northview Golf and Country Club in Surrey, BC. This regional meeting will cover important topics of interest to the fenestration and glazing industry specifically in British Columbia, featuring speakers from Ecolibrium Energy Solutions, E3 ECO GROUP, Ply Gem Canada, Sentinel Glass and UL Canada. Register now to participate in the first-ever FGIA FENBC Region Technical Summit.

Registration Now Open for Inaugural FGIA FENBC Region Technical Summit

Registration is now open for the 2022 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) FENBC Region Technical Summit, to be held November 16 at Northview Golf and Country Club in Surrey, BC. This regional meeting will cover important topics of interest to the industry specifically in British Columbia. Register now to participate in the first-ever FGIA FENBC Region Technical Summit.

New Practice Directive – Cannabis for Medical Purposes

WorkSafeBC has published a new practice directive on Cannabis for Medical Purposes. This practice directive was developed to provide guidance to WorkSafeBC officers on the principles to be considered when adjudicating a request for coverage of cannabis to address the effects of a compensable condition.

BCCSA spearheads project to investigate substance use in construction

The board of directors of the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) recently approved a project to study the impact of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) on the organization’s members across the province.

New rules are being implemented to protect young workers in B.C.

The province announced it will be raising the general working age from 12 to 16 and defining the types of jobs appropriate for those under 16.

Officials explained Employment Standards Act changes will go into effect on Oct. 15.

Best Practice Guide for Replacement Window and Doors - Revised 2021

This comprehensive guide explains best practices for window and door replacement in wood-frame buildings, from single-family homes to multi-unit residential buildings.

Policy, Regulation and Research Division Announcement - WorkSafe BC

The Policy, Regulation and Research Division of WorkSafeBC (PRRD) would like to advise you of policy changes reflecting legislative amendments to the Workers Compensation Act (Act) coming into effect on January 1, 2021.

Can BC employers force employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

With many British Columbians still working remotely, employers are likely counting on the COVID-19 vaccine to get people safely back to the office.