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Home | Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC – Expert Health and Safety SupportHealth and safety training and support for B.C. business BC small businesses have a 29% higher risk of serious workplace injuries. Consider the impact. Take steps to keep your people safe. SIGN UP FOR FREE SAFETY TRAINING Your health and safety advisors. The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC is the not-for-profit health and safety association […]
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 […]
Business PlanBusiness Plan and COR Workplan The Alliance today represents more than 3,000 BC manufacturers and food processors. Our mission in the industry is to be catalysts for improving workplace health and safety, offering leading-edge health and safety programs, services and tools that enable companies to make a difference in the lives of their employees – […]
Spotlight on the 2026 Safety Pinnacle AwardsLast week on June 18, B.C. business and safety leaders joined the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC to celebrate the shared commitment of making workplaces safer for everyone. The evening was a reminder of what can be achieved when dedication and leadership come together. At this year’s Safety Pinnacle Awards, companies were recognized for setting […]
Hazard Identification and ControlA hazard identification and control program is a systematic approach to identifying and analyzing workplace hazards in an effort to mitigate risk of injuries and occupational disease. This course will provide employees, managers, supervisors and JHSCs working in BC’s manufacturing industry with tools and a basic understanding of hazard recognition, risk assessments, and control methods.
B.C. Combustible Dust OHS Regulations – WorkSafeBCThis resource is helpful to understand some of key changes that will impact manufacturers and food processors around building their own combustible dust management programs.