Covid-19

About Covid-19 and support from the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
Joint Health and Safety Committee Excellence AwardJoint Health & Safety Committee Excellence AwardThis award recognizes a company’s JHSC team for excellence in achieving health and safety goals above and beyond regulatory requirements, making a positive impact on workplace culture with demonstrated team leadership. Nominations Closed Nominations for the 2025 Joint Health & Safety Committee Excellence Award are now open. Submit an […]
Small Business People First AwardSmall Business People First AwardThis award recognizes a small business member organization for excellence in going above and beyond regulatory requirements, making a positive impact on workplace culture with demonstrated leadership. Nominations Closed Nominations for the 2025 Small Business People First Award are now open.  Submit an application and we will reach out to you […]
COVID-19 safety planAs our knowledge of the COVID-19 virus grows, we need to review our COVID-19 Safety Plan to ensure that it remains effective and relevant to protect our workplaces and communities. Use this checklist as a guide to help strengthen your plan.
Apex AwardApex Award – Service and AdvocacyThe Apex Award for dedicated service and advocacy in safety recognizes an individual for exceptional commitment, passion, dedication, and action in support of health and safety. Nominations Closed Nominations for the 2025 Apex Award are now open. Nominate an individual whose dedication and advocacy for safer workplaces is reflected through […]
Member HighlightsAlliance Member InsightsThe Alliance team is here to support BC manufacturers and food processors of all sizes, across all production industries. Together, we can make BC the safest place to work and live in Canada.Discover more Member highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXqzoYVOoPw Dinoflex A tragedy is what started Dinoflex on a safety journey with MSABC. This is their […]
X-ray Inspection ToolkitA collection of checklists to help guide routine x-ray equipment inspections, including a resource for Joint Health and Safety Committees
Soaring Eagle AwardSoaring Eagle Leadership AwardThe Soaring Eagle Leadership Award is presented to an executive leader or business owner who demonstrates exemplary and inspiring leadership that includes commitment to health and safety. Nominations Closed Nominations for the 2025 Soaring Eagle Leadership Award are open. Please take a moment to nominate an owner or senior executive in a […]
Training for tomorrowCreating a safe work environment cannot occur without training our teams—which is the reason safety education is the cornerstone of our service to our manufacturing members. In this issue, we look at orientation and job training best practices for the employees among the most at risk in your organization: new employees and workers learning a […]
Prepare now to prevent heat-related illness at workHeat-related illnesses happen when a person heats up faster than they can cool down. Heat-related illness can affect everyone – even those accustomed to working in the heat. If heat stress progresses to heat stroke, it is a medical emergency that, untreated, can lead to death.
Checklist for Working from HomeIf employees work from home, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure their health and safety.
Conducting a Hazard Assessment after a floodBusinesses impacted by a flood must take steps to ensure their personal safety and their employees, including a hazard assessment. Do not enter a flood-damaged location without first reviewing the risks and putting protections from potential hazards in place.
Workplace Inspections – COVID-19 Additions