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The Unseen Impact of Leadership: How People Leaders Shape Quality of Life
When you first stepped into a leadership role, or even now, after years of experience, you may have believed your primary responsibility was ensuring goals

Remembering Ben Hume
British Columbia’s manufacturing and health and safety communities lost a valuable friend and ally this week with the passing of Ben Hume, past president of

WorkSafeBC’s Amended First Aid Regulations | Updates and Additional Resources
As of February 2025, WorkSafeBC has provided additional updates and resources for the newly amended First Aid Regulations that went into effect on Nov 1,

New OSSE Audit Tools Now Available
Based on feedback from employers and auditors, in February 2025, we have launched a new set of Excel-based audit tools. The new tools are much

Why Bullies Thrive at Work and What Leaders Must Do
In my experience working with workplace bullies, one uncomfortable truth stands out: most bullies know exactly what they’re doing. They rely on a lack of

Trade and Tariffs: Health, safety, and support for members
A 30-day pause is an optimistic sign for a positive resolution, even as it draws out the uncertainty. Across B.C., every manufacturer is considering the potential