Residential construction
Here you'll find links to health and safety information and resources for work in residential construction. There are three main phases of residential construction: planning, site preparation, and construction.
- Planning includes work activities that take place before site preparation and construction can begin, including design, tendering, and scheduling.
- Site preparation includes work activities related to demolition and excavation.
- Construction includes all the work activities related to building. The construction phase includes pre-lockup and post-lockup:
- Pre-lockup includes work activities that happen after demolition and excavation but up to and including the installation of windows and exterior doors.
- Post-lockup refers to work activities that happen after windows and exterior doors have been installed and you’re able to lock up the building.
To reduce the potential for injury or disease, it's important to manage the risks and hazards in your workplace. See our resources to learn more about common risks and hazards in your industry, or follow the links to these related topics:
Notice of project
Prior to starting work on certain types of projects, you may be required to submit a Notice of Project (NOP) to WorkSafeBC. It’s free and takes about 15 minutes on your smartphone or computer. Failing to submit an NOP could result in increased enforcement activity and/or financial penalty.
Review Do I need to submit a Notice of Project? to learn more about the requirements for submitting a form, or click the following button to initiate this process.
Resources
Safe Work Practices in Residential Construction
This publication provides information on working safely on residential construction sites, with a focus on the three main phases: planning, site preparation, and construction. Other safety topics include...
Asbestos removal
Illustrates where asbestos-containing materials were once commonly used in residential construction.
Using anchors in fall protection systems
The correct selection and installation of roof anchors is an essential part of an effective fall protection system. This bulletin provides employers with information on selecting and installing roof...
Ensuring adequate support for concrete block masonry walls during construction
Concrete block masonry walls are common on construction sites throughout B.C. This bulletin examines the potential hazard of wall collapse without sufficient lateral support. It also discusses how owners,...
Highlights
- Revised safety poster shows workers how to stand out safely around mobile equipment and vehicles Published on: April 24, 2023
- New online tool helps workers and employers manage risk by delivering a custom list of health and safety resources Published on: December 05, 2022
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