With the closure of the asbestos mine in the town of Asbestos in Quebec, the federal government has decided to finally completely ban the import, sale, and use of asbestos. Up until now, only certain types of asbestos, like crocidolite, were banned under the Hazardous Products Act. Read more from…
Amendments to Asbestos Inventory Regulations
Several amendments to the BC Occupational Health & Safety Regulations on May 1, 2017, have made building owners and building managers more liable for asbestos-containing materials in their buildings. In addition to specific pre-renovation hazardous materials surveys, it is now mandatory to prepare a written asbestos inventory of all asbestos-containing…