News Items tag as: WorkSafe BC 2017

Blasting company fined $11,000 for damaging homes, cars near Kelowna construction site
October 24, 2017 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA – A rock blasting company from Castlegar has been fined more than $11,000 for causing extensive damage to homes and vehicles near a Kelowna subdivision they were working on last year.
Lack of fall protection in South Okanagan proves costly to building firms
October 24, 2017 - 6:30 PM

PENTICTON - Worksafe B.C. penalized two companies working in the South Okanagan after discovering workers were without adequate fall protection in high-risk situations.
Outdoor workers face risk of heat stress with hot temperatures
August 02, 2017 - 9:45 AM

OKANAGAN - With temperatures potentially soaring into the high thirties this week, WorkSafe B.C. is warning workers to be aware of the risks associated with the heat.
Hot weather means risks for those working outside in Kamloops
July 27, 2017 - 4:40 PM

KAMLOOPS - WorkSafeBC is warning employers and outdoor workers about upcoming high temperatures in the city this week.
Vernon School District hit with huge fine for breaking asbestos rules
April 18, 2017 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - A fine of more than $628,000 has been leveled against the Vernon School District in connection with renovation work done on a leased building that contained asbestos.
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Blasting company fined $11,000 for damaging homes, cars near Kelowna construction site