Bill 170: Improving Working Conditions at Construction Sites Act

This bill directly affects construction contractors and site employers operating in Nova Scotia, from solo subcontractors to larger general contractors running multi-trade job sites. If you're running a crew on a construction site — whether it's residential framing, commercial building, road work, or infrastructure projects — you'll need to assess whether your current toilet arrangements meet the new hierarchy of requirements. Businesses that have historically relied on standard chemical porta-potties will need to evaluate whether a portable flush unit or a connection to a permanent sanitary system is feasible before defaulting to that option. Larger or longer-duration job sites will feel the most pressure, as the practicability of installing better facilities increases with project scale and duration, and employers must continuously review their compliance rather than just making a one-time assessment.