Restoration, renovation & demolition
Here you'll find links to health and safety information and resources for work in restoration, renovation, and demolition.
- Managing the risks
- Asbestos abatement
- Site washrooms
- Notice of project
Managing the risks
To reduce the potential for injury or disease, it's important to manage the risks and hazards in your workplace. See our resources to learn more about common risks and hazards in your industry, or follow the links to these related topics:
Asbestos abatement
If your renovation or demolition work involves asbestos abatement, anyone doing the work needs to be training and certified and your business may need to be licensed. Learn more about this requirement.
Site washrooms
If your construction site has 25 or more workers, you must provide suitable washroom facilities with flush toilets and handwashing. Learn more about this requirement.
Notice of project
Before you start work on certain types of projects, you may need to submit a notice of project (NOP).
Review Do I need to submit a notice of project? to learn more about NOP requirements, or click the button below to start this process.
Resources
Asbestos Learning Series: The Magic Mineral
Once thought of as “the magic mineral,” asbestos is the leading cause of workplace disease and death in B.C. In these Asbestos Learning Series videos, a health and safety expert helps you...
Asbestos Hazards in Demolition, Renovation, and Salvage
When demolishing or renovating older homes, there is a high probability of disturbing asbestos containing materials, which may release asbestos fibres and put unprotected workers at risk. This bulletin...
Safe Work Practices in Residential Construction
This publication provides information on working safely on residential construction sites, with a focus on the three main phases: planning, site preparation, and construction. Other safety topics include...
Restoration worksites: Roles and responsibilities
The restoration of a property after a fire, flood, or other unexpected damage can be a complex task with many hazards. To ensure the health and safety of workers, it’s essential to plan and coordinate...
Highlights
- New videos help explain the risks of asbestos exposure and what you can do to prevent it Published on: April 11, 2024
- Revised safety poster shows workers how to stand out safely around mobile equipment and vehicles Published on: April 24, 2023
- New online tool helps workers and employers manage risk by delivering a custom list of health and safety resources Published on: December 05, 2022
- New resource to help employers reduce risk from mobile equipment and vehicles Published on: October 29, 2021
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