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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.
Celebrating Safety, Community and Big Wins at the 2026 Safety Pinnacle AwardsWe are still buzzing from Thursday’s 2026 Safety Pinnacle Awards, where industry leaders, members and partners came together to celebrate what they do best: putting people first and making workplaces safer, healthier and more supportive. B.C.’s Safety Leaders—Celebrating Your Impact Even more than the awards, we celebrate the effort. The commitment, time, and dedication of […]
Safety Pinnacles – Excellence Award NominationsNominations for 2027 Safety Excellence Categories Open in Oct 2026 Celebrate your JHSC, your company, or an individual. The Safety Excellence Awards recognize BC manufacturing and food processing businesses for innovation and excellence in health and safety. Companies, teams, and leaders from across the province compete for these prestigious awards. Individual Safety Excellence Awards Soaring […]
When Dust Isn’t Just DustWhat BC manufacturers need to know about combustible dust — and how to protect your workers, facility, and operations. Dust is one of the most common byproducts in BC manufacturing and food processing facilities. It shows up on shelves, equipment, and floors — and it gets cleaned up, swept away, and treated as routine. That […]
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 […]
When the Heat Rises: The Psychological Risks of Working in Extreme TemperaturesHeat doesn’t just affect the body, it affects the mind. When temperatures rise in the workplace, focus drops, stress climbs, and the risk of mistakes and accidents skyrockets. Imagine a scenario occurring on a busy manufacturing floor as a machine operator begins feeling lightheaded and irritable after several hours in extreme heat. The production line […]
Strength Beyond the Shop Floor: Why Psychological First Aid Matters for Men in ManufacturingJune is Men’s Mental Health Month—and in male-dominated industries like manufacturing, addressing mental health is critical to keeping workers safe.  What do we know about men’s mental health? The suicide rate for men is approximately three times higher than women. (Public Health Agency of Canada, 2023) Of the estimated 4,500 suicide deaths in Canada each […]
New Faces on the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors play a vital role in the governance and strategic direction for the critical support provided to industry by the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC. At our AGM on May 21, we welcomed two new members to the board and thanked two retiring board members. Joining the board are… Amit Chhabra President […]
Safety Community GiveawayThis summer, we’re celebrating our safety community by giving away tickets to the Vancouver Bandits—Vancouver’s professional basketball team based in Langley, BC! Show us your safety spirit and you can be entered into various draws throughout this year’s Canadian Elite Basketball League Season, running through until August follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or subscribe […]