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WHMIS EducationThe Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) education course provides essential training on the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in the workplace. Available in 5 languages: English, Spanish, Punjabi, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Personal Protective Equipment: Risk Assessment and SelectionThis awareness-level course will help you assess potential hazards that will require the use of PPE in the workplace. It will help you understand how to select the appropriate type of equipment to protect workers’ health and safety.  
Navigating BC OHS LegislationAs new or experienced safety committee members, managers, or supervisors, it is important to fully understand and know which OHS regulations are related to your work and how you may be in compliance—or not. This 45-minute self-paced course helps introduce people to information on how to identify and find the OHS legislation related their work—perfect […]
Mental Health Skill Building for WorkersIn this 45-minute, self-paced online course, workers learn to identify common signs and symptoms of mental health issues, to recognize stigma and reduce the impact. They learn practical strategies to respond to a co-worker experiencing a mental health issue.
Managing Difficult ConversationsWhether you're working in an environment in-person or virtually, gain practical tools to help you manage difficult conversations effectively to achieve the best possible outcomes through this course.
Hearing ConservationThis awareness level course will introduce learners to the importance of hearing conservation and how to protect themselves from hearing impairment.
Disability Awareness: Working with People with DisabilitiesCreating an inclusive working environment and workplace is essential for fostering innovation, improving team dynamics, and addressing the evolving needs of today’s workforce. By understanding the challenges faced by people with disabilities and recognizing their unique contributions, learners will gain the skills to support a more diverse and equitable environment. This online course was developed […]
Developing a Safety Procedures ManualConsistent safety procedures foster safer working environments, reduce injury-related downtime, and boost productivity. This course will provide participants with the foundation needed to start writing safety procedures that are clear, concise, and practical for day-to-day use. 
The case for online learning By Ann Conway and Lisa Thibault  Physical distancing and other restrictions to keep employees safe during the pandemic have created new challenges in scheduling on-site and classroom-based training. What has NOT changed is the employer’s responsibility to provide workers with the instruction they need to carry out their work safely.  With face-to-face training on hold in many worksites, companies must find new ways to work. Training providers, including the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC, have also had to adapt to design and deliver course formats that allow […]
Make it Safe MagazineThe digital OHS magazine for manufacturers and food processors In this issue Editorial OHS professionals need skills today to help protect workers from the risks of tomorrow As leaders, we must help shape the professional standards, education, and credentialing of tomorrow’s OHS professionals so that they are equipped to tackle the health and safety challenges of the future.  Learn more […]
Respirator Inspection ChecklistA handy, printable checklist for inspection of your respirators.
Focus on combustible dust | High risk and increased enforcementIn the first half of last year, Dust Safety Science reported that 33 dust explosions and 115 dust fires caused 13 workplace deaths and 66  injuries in many industries. ~ By Jennifer Weibe and Lorne Davies Inspection Initiative Recognizing a widespread lack of awareness of the hazards, and insufficient controls, WorkSafeBC increased inspections of production […]