Please read this message from our PRESIDENT on the precautions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our clients, workers and community
VICA
As the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA), we serve the construction community: the institutional, commercial, industrial, civil and multi-residential construction sectors on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and other coastal areas of British Columbia. VICA members come from all areas of the construction community.
ICBA
For more than 40 years, the Independent Contractors and Business Association (ICBA) has been the voice of B.C.s construction industry. Today, ICBA represents more than 2,000 members and clients, and is one of the leading third-party providers of group health and retirement benefits in B.C. and the single largest sponsor of apprentices in the province. ICBA undertakes public policy research and advocacy initiatives focused on the construction sector and responsible resource development.
ITA
The Industry Training Authority (ITA) leads and coordinates British Columbia’s skilled trades system. ITA works with employers, apprentices, industry, labour, training providers and government to issue credentials, supports apprenticeships, fund programs, set program standards and increase opportunities in the trades.
Builders Code
The Builders Code sets a standard code of conduct for workers on construction sites in BC. It defines an “Acceptable Worksite” as the starting point for reducing risk and ensuring a safe and productive environment for all workers. The Builders Code is intended to help construction employers communicate a reasonable, consistent behavior expectation to improve the safety, productivity and retention of skilled tradespeople, and reduce project risk.
COR
The management of Blue Anvil is committed to the safety excellence of its employees and has a goal of zero injuries/accidents in the workplace. As an agency we like to meet or exceed all of WorkSafeBC’s Standards, and that is why Blue Anvil has designed and centered it’s safety policies around the COR program. It is our goal to become COR certified!
The Certificate of Recognition (COR) is a voluntary incentive program that goes above and beyond the industry standard. The program recognizes companies who have developed and implemented health and safety and injury management systems into their business processes. The program rewards employers who take a strategic approach to workplace safety and are committed to reducing both the human and financial costs of workplace injuries.
Think Local First
Think Local First is a Victoria, BC based non-profit organization that is committed to strengthening local, independent businesses and helping consumers understand the huge beneficial impact they can make on our community by shopping at local businesses.
Here’s what we are doing to battle COVID-19
The health and safety of our employees, client’s employees and the general public are of the utmost importance to Blue Anvil. These are extremely difficult times for everyone. We are taking current conditions extremely seriously and want to provide an update on the steps we are taking to reduce exposure for our employees and staff in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. We are closely monitoring updates on COVID-19 and Blue Anvil is following all provincial and federal guidelines. Here are some highlights of the steps we are taking to reduce possible exposure:
Blue Anvil Employees are dispatched remotely and do not report to the office daily or weekly
Direct Deposit for Tradespeople’s Pay - No physical handling of cheques
Timesheets are sent to and from electronically; which means there is no physical timesheet to be given to our clients or to be returned to the office
We limit our admin staff to 2 people in the office at all times. The rest are working from home remotely
Our Quality Assurance Representatives are only making essential site visits
We are educating and updating our workforce via text messaging, memos and our Blue Anvil website, Facebook and Instagram pages
We are encouraging our workforce to go straight to work and back home each day & to practice physical distancing at all times including:
- Avoiding crowded places and gatherings
- Avoiding common greetings, such as handshakes
- Limiting contact with people at higher risk (e.g. older adults and those in poor health)
- Keeping a distance of at least 2 arms lengths (approximately 2 metres) from others, as much as possible
For more updates on COVID-19 please visit the following:
Our top priority is the health and safety of our employees, office staff, clients and community. We will continue to evaluate our policies and procedures daily. For further updates, please continue to visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.
Thank you and be safe!