Qualified Person (QP)

WorkSafeBC regulations require that certain employers have a qualified person (QP) perform a variety of tasks.  A QP is a subject matter expert, with the combination of experience and training that meets the requirements as stated in the regulations.

As independent QP's, we are considered subject matter experts as related to hazardous materials (ie: asbestos), confined spaces, fall protection, respiratory protection and construction safety.

Need independent, unabiased safety advice, reachout to our team.  We offer the following QP services.

The City of Vancouver has implemented a process to ensure that home owners / property developers take appropriate precautions to eliminate the risk hazardous materials may pose to workers, the public or the environment.

The City requires that property owners submit a declaration requiring them to engage a qualified person to conduct an pre-renovation / pre-demolition hazardous materials inspection as part of the building development process in home constructed prior to 1990.

Once the building assessment is complete, the building owner is responsible to engage a licenced hazardous materials contractor to remove the materials identified in the report.  Upon the completion of the removal, a qualified person is required to conduct a final clearance inspection, compile and review all project related documentation.   The qualifed person then prepares a final clearance report which is presented to the City of Vancouver prior to the release of the demolition permit.

We have been providing services as a qualified person in the City of Vancouver since the inception of the program.

 

Confined spaces take various forms and can have various unique hazards.   In some confined space work, the control of certain hazards cannot be locked out and may require alternate measures to reduce the risk of the hazard.  In these situations, work is not permitted to be performed until a plan is prepared, reviewed and accepted by WorkSafeBC.

WorkSafeBC regulations 9.11 detail the requirements to serve as a qualified person for conducting confined space assessments, press on the WorkSafeBC link below for more information.

As qualified persons, we have the experience and knowledge to assist contractors develop plans for the most challenging of projects.  We have established ourselves as leaders in the field, providing practical solutions in a timely manner.

Over the years we have developed systems and processes which have now become common practice.   Call us and let us know how we can help.