Richmond, B.C. (Reuters) – WorkSafeBC has produced a new safety resource for constructing pipelines in the province.
The Pipeline Construction Inspection Guide is aimed at helping employers, owners and workers understand the key health and safety requirements for pipeline construction operations.
Alongside a glossary of terms, the guide lays out WorkSafeBC’s regulatory jurisdiction over pipelines and the specific obligations under that framework for owners, employers, prime contractors, suppliers, supervisors, and workers, as well as the relevant sections of the B.C. Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
The guide also outlines the personal protective equipment necessary for workers on pipeline construction projects and requirements for emergency response and first aid. Each phase of construction carries a particular set of health and safety considerations, broken down in overviews for pre-construction and construction activities. This resource is available in PDF form or in printed infoflip format ordered on worksafebc.com.
