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About Covid-19 and support from the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
Trade and Tariffs: Health, safety, and support for membersA 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 impacts and planning next steps. In this high-pressure environment, we recognize that safety may not always be top of mind. Yet under pressure, people lose focus and make mistakes. Stress […]
Why We Love High Performers and How Leaders Need to Take Care of ThemEvery team benefits from high performers and as leaders we love them. They’re the ones who consistently deliver, often exceeding expectations. As leaders, we value their drive, reliability, and ability to solve problems with little oversight. But there’s a risk that comes with leaning too heavily on these standout individuals: burnout. Because high performers are so […]
5S Certificate and Training5S is an inexpensive approach that pays large dividends in safety and workplace mental health as well as productivity and profitability. The Lean manufacturing methodology minimizes waste within production systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity. Register now for the next dates: March 14, 2025 in Nanaimo.
Core Competencies for People Leaders: Enhancing Interpersonal and Soft SkillsA comprehensive full-day workshop, Core Competencies for People Leaders is designed to equip leaders with critical interpersonal and soft skills. 
Joint Health and Safety CommitteeThe 8-hour Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) training is required for all new members of a JHSC and new Worker Representatives. It is applicable for any B.C. employer in any industry.
Industrial Storage RackingYour storage racking system can influence productivity throughout the entire logistics chain. Steel storage racks are common equipment in industries such as distribution centres, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and the storage area of retail operations. This workshop for managers, supervisors, inspection teams, and workers, identifies inherent hazards associated with storage racks and provides best practices for effective installation, maintenance and repair to prevent incidents, injuries, lost time and unforeseen expenses.
Thermal Imaging FundamentalsUnderstanding and employing thermal imaging technologies can uncover impending equipment failures or dangerous situations that left unchecked, could lead to lost production or serious injury. This course is recommended as a basic requirement for workers in maintenance or in the trades who already conduct or are planning to conduct thermal surveys.
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.
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.
Hearing ConservationThis awareness level course will introduce learners to the importance of hearing conservation and how to protect themselves from hearing impairment.
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.