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How Do You Know the Control Worked?You implemented a corrective action. Installed a barrier, changed a procedure, redesigned a traffic route, and trained workers. Several months pass without an injury. Did the control work? The absence of an injury, by itself, tells us very little. Injuries are important outcomes, but they are relatively infrequent and influenced by chance. A workplace can […]
Top 10 Dos & Don’ts in COR/OSSE Development & Implementation
Heat and Wildfire Risk – Support and Resources for B.C. BusinessesUPDATED August 13, 2026 – With 105 wildfires actively burning across B.C., 51 are classified as out of control. Many communities and businesses remain at risk for fire, smoke, and heat stress and recently the province has declared a province-wide stat of emergency. Stay updated with: BC Wildfire Service EmergencyInfoBC Need resources or advice to […]
Safe Bodies + Safe Minds– Dr. Steve Conway, Director of Leadership and Psychological Safety If your safety strategy stops at hard hats and slip mats, you are missing half the story. We talk a lot about physical safety at work. We invest in PPE, safe work procedures, hazard assessments, and incident investigations. Those things matter. But true safety excellence […]
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Manufacturing technology: Risk, reward and roadblocksNow 30 years in the manufacturing sector, I’ve watched the lightning speed of manufacturing technology advancement, and a growing divide as companies have struggled to keep up. Canada’s tech adoption gap In digital and automated technologies, manufacturers have access to undeniable new tools to reduce risk while increasing productivity. However, as of 2022, only two […]
Building a Smoke Readiness Plan: Protecting Building Occupants from Wildfire SmokeProtecting building occupants from smoke during wildfire: Creating a Smoke-Readiness Plan
Province of BC | BC Wildfire MapA map to identify the status of the various wildfires currently in B.C.
How to Do a Defensible Combustible Dust Risk Assessment: A Practical Walkthrough for Employers
Trade credit insurance: A financial stabilizer for manufacturers navigating global uncertaintyCanadian manufacturers are operating in a highly unpredictable global trade environment heavily influenced by political and economic decisions beyond their control. Shifts in government policy, changing tariff structures and stalled economic growth are introducing new pressures across supply chains. One of the immediate effects is visible in the consistency of cash flow from customers. Businesses […]
Health and Safety TrainingSelf-paced, Classroom, and Conference Training OptionsUpcoming Classes New Training Platform Coming This Week All Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC health and safety training is moving to a brand-new learning management platform.The training platform is closed for maintenance until July 16. Current users, please watch for login details in your email inbox. If you have any concerns, email […]
Evaluating Smart Workplace Solutions for Safety and Operations Leaders in 2026Industrial workplace technology has never been more sophisticated or more crowded. For EHS professionals and operations leaders, the challenge isn’t a lack of options. It’s knowing which solutions actually move the needle on risk, and which ones add complexity without delivering results. Here’s a practical breakdown of the major categories on the market today, their […]