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This week, the CFBC team came together to reflect, connect, and envision our organization's future. These moments of collaboration remind us just how dedicated, passionate, and innovative our staff truly are!

We are kicking off the week with a jolt of caffeine! ☕️ Bring it on, Monday! 💪 #MondayMotivation

Premier @Dave_Eby has announced his BC NDP government will be bringing in a legal requirement for flush toilets on all construction sites with 25 workers or more. This is a big day for the health and safety, and the dignity of construction workers. Thank you, Premier!

Work in the construction industry and need help with your health and safety program? Get in touch with one of our Regional Safety Advisors (RSA), available to all construction employers. (section 72). Contact an RSA for free, confidential advice! bit.ly/3Kz1wDw

Join us BC employers for our free virtual Rate Information Sessions happening July 27th and September 14th. Choose your session now: ms.spr.ly/6011gxk7Z #RateInfoSessions

WorkSafeBC reminds employers to protect indoor and outdoor workers from the risk of heat stress. Sun safety is an important consideration in the construction industry, as workers are often exposed to the sun for extended periods of time. Read hear: bit.ly/43llxqq

Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure the health and safety of their workers and contractors along BC’s roads and highways. Download ms.spr.ly/6015gx0PN #ConeZoneBC

WorkSafeBC reminds employers to protect indoor and outdoor workers from the risk of heat stress. Sun safety is an important consideration in the construction industry, as workers are often exposed to the sun for extended periods of time. Read hear: bit.ly/43llxqq

BREAKING - Here is BC's restart plan. There are a lot of details. BC wide travel encouraged by June 15 and no restrictions on social gatherings in your home by July 1. All based on keeping cases down and vaccines up. #bcpoli

Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia. Today and every day, Canadians stand with members of the #LGBTQ2 community to reaffirm their rights to equality, dignity, and respect. #IDAHOTB

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐌𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐂 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐆𝐌 & 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏. 🎫 MCABC Members can register here: resources.mcabc.org/event-4313248

New WorkSafeBC Resource: The consequence of an item falling from height can be fatal to workers on construction sites. It’s important to know how to properly design, install, & use a lifting point so these types of incidents can be avoided. bit.ly/3opbMEX

Did you know 92% of construction companies in BC have less than 20 employees? As such, it was important that our #lunchboxchallenge appreciated companies of all sizes. This one goes out to Wired Up Electrical, who enjoyed a safety orientation over a plate of burgers!

More great stuff from Sean Hodgins of @CenturyGroupDev -- an amazing @icbabc member. See his full interview with @george_affleck at icbaindependent.ca/2021/05/13/con… youtube.com/watch?v=9d6pte…

Today is the start of Cone Zone! Help us spread this important safety message! #ConeZoneBC is a campaign that helps prevent deaths and injuries of roadside workers. Share this post and learn more at bit.ly/34z4RiI

Workers in BC's construction industry are now being prioritized to receive their COVID-19 vaccination regardless of age (18 or older are eligible). For more details visit the latest BCCA COVID-19 Briefing: bit.ly/2RbwKuS

Vaccination is our best and most effective tool against COVID-19. These vaccines are safe, effective and registering and booking is a simple and quick process. Register. Book. Vaccinate.

Attention ECABC Members: have you registered yet for our first virtual Chapter event of the year? We have two great speakers from @BCCSABeSafe & @COCABC2016 discussing the effects of COVID-19 & on-site safety. To register, click here: lnkd.in/g_wtwKz

Every year, on April 28, workers,families, employers,& others come together at events around the province to remember those who have lost their lives on the job.Join us on April 28 at 10:30am for a moment of silence & a video recognizing those we’ve lost. dayofmourning.bc.ca

Join @BC1Call and Canada Energy Regulator for a FREE virtual presentation on April 29 on working safely around buried utilities! Learn more about keeping yourself and communities safe by following proper ground disturbance procedures. Register here: ow.ly/LWno30rFfJR