BC's Construction Health & Safety Association

Welcome to fall, and the BCCSA’s biggest event

The 2024 BCCSA Construction Health and Safety Conference

The BCCSA’s signature event, the 2024 BC Construction Health and Safety Conference, will be held on October 24^th and 25^th at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel in Vancouver. We’re ready for attendees from across the province with an exciting schedule of presentations and a sold-out trade show.

Following the conference, we’d like to remind attendees that they can claim 5 points for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), as approved by BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services.

You can still register for the conference here!

Recovery Informed Workplaces

Recently, we’ve been promoting the opportunities offered by Recovery Informed Workplaces — work environments that support a journey of worker recovery by destigmatizing mental health and dependency issues.

The BCCSA has hosted two free events on the subject, the first in June in Vancouver, and the second in Victoria in September — both reporting strong engagement from contractors. The free sessions featured Dr. Paul Farnan of the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University, who shared insights into ways in which workplaces can become catalysts for positive change and healing. They also included Ian Robb, Chairman, Building Trades of Alberta, who outlined the organization’s unique Building Resiliency Program, which leverages workplace support to address mental health, addiction and dependency challenges.

These sessions have proved so popular that we’ve scheduled two repeat engagements.

If you’re located near Prince George, the Recovery Informed Workplaces event will be coming to the Courtyard Marriott Prince George on October 2nd. You can register here for free.

We’ll also feature these speakers in Kelowna at the Eldorado Resort on November 6th. Register here for this engagement.

If you can’t make it to either of these events, we believe it will be worth your while to watch a recording of the Vancouver session here!

In this issue...

We’re taking a deep dive into BC 1 Call, the province-wide service that helps contractors avoid disturbing or damaging underground utilities. Learn more here.

Until next month.

As always, we welcome your feedback!

Join our FREE Recovery Informed Workplace events in your region!

Prince George - October 2nd!

Last Chance to Join!

Kelowna - November 6th!

Register for the 2024 BC Construction Health & Safety Conference!

Mark your calendars for the 2024 BC Construction Health & Safety Conference on October 24 & 25 at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel in Vancouver!

Join industry leaders and safety experts for two days of powerful keynotes, engaging workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Don't miss this chance to be part of the movement shaping the future of construction safety.

Reminder, attendees can claim 5 points for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), as approved by BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services.

BC 1 Call: a contractor’s first line of defense against the dangers of hidden infrastructure

The list of infrastructure buried in the province’s soil continues to expand: gas utilities, electric wiring, fibre optics, water pipes, sewer pipes and a century of half-forgotten historic utility artifacts. Read full article

2-day training session for our TCP Instructors!

During these two days, our instructors dove deep into both personal and professional development. They buffed their skills, strengthened team-building techniques, and explored their roles and responsibilities in ensuring safe work environments. In addition, they sharpened their professional communication skills and participated in valuable sensitivity training to ensure they could effectively work with diverse teams on-site.