WorkSafeBC, Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia is based in Vancouver, Canada, began an offensive against the construction contractors who expose workers and residents to asbestos. This highly toxic mineral fiber used in construction throughout the ages 19 and 20. use of asbestos was banned in Canada, eventually cause fatal respiratory diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the protective membrane of the main body organs and cavities.
A team of 10 inspectors are looking for illegal asbestos handling, which tends to occur in the renovation and demolition of old buildings. If asbestos is not removed for this type of construction, materials containing asbestos may be disturbed, causing them to release microscopic fibers can cause cancer. These fibers are easily inhaled by anyone nearby, and can become inflamed in the lungs for decades. Because you can not see or taste of asbestos fibers, the victim may not even know he or she has been postponed until the malignant mesothelioma, as they have developed becomes symptomatic the later stages of cancer.
Greater Vancouver Association of Home Builders CEO Peter Simpson believes the police should focus on unlicensed vendors, which he thinks tend to be violating the rules. "There are many things happening underground," he said. "They have to drive out the unscrupulous people who operate under the radar to avoid possible to obtain and to avoid compliance with WorkSafeBC."
"Not enough to keep our 10 guys busy," says the regional director for the construction of WorkSafeBC Al Johnson.
A team of 10 inspectors are looking for illegal asbestos handling, which tends to occur in the renovation and demolition of old buildings. If asbestos is not removed for this type of construction, materials containing asbestos may be disturbed, causing them to release microscopic fibers can cause cancer. These fibers are easily inhaled by anyone nearby, and can become inflamed in the lungs for decades. Because you can not see or taste of asbestos fibers, the victim may not even know he or she has been postponed until the malignant mesothelioma, as they have developed becomes symptomatic the later stages of cancer.
Greater Vancouver Association of Home Builders CEO Peter Simpson believes the police should focus on unlicensed vendors, which he thinks tend to be violating the rules. "There are many things happening underground," he said. "They have to drive out the unscrupulous people who operate under the radar to avoid possible to obtain and to avoid compliance with WorkSafeBC."
"Not enough to keep our 10 guys busy," says the regional director for the construction of WorkSafeBC Al Johnson.
