You’ve just found out that some of the substrates in your building contain asbestos. Naturally, you’re disconcerted. The renovation project you’ve been planning for months suddenly got a whole lot more complicated. What are you going to do now? First, know that you’re not alone in this predicament. There are many buildings in British Columbia […]
If you’ve discovered that some of your building materials contain asbestos, you may feel worried and stuck. Perhaps you’ve got a renovation planned or an emergency repair caused by a water leak. Whatever the case, your project suddenly got a whole lot more complicated. As a building owner or manager, you know that you’re responsible […]
In recent years, WorkSafeBC has raised public awareness about the dangers of working around asbestos. And for good reason: asbestos contamination can lead to serious illnesses. The effects of contamination don’t show up right away, but when they do, they are severe. Commercial building owners and managers need to be aware of this risk, for […]