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About Covid-19 and support from the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
Sick Notes: B.C. Employment Standards ChangesNew B.C. Employment Standards regulation puts limits on doctor’s note requests In 2024, the Canadian Medical Association estimates that B.C. doctors wrote 1.6 million sick notes—a significant drain on an already strained medical system. At the recommendation of the Canadian Medical Association and Doctors of BC, the Government of British Columbia today announced new changes […]
Respectful Workplace SupportRespectful Workplace Culture: Training and Coaching A respectful workplace culture is vital in promoting employee mental health and well-being, as it fosters an environment where employees feel safe, valued, and supported. Equip your team to respond. Addressing and responding to negative workplace culture, such as bullying, harassment, and workplace violence, is crucial to protecting employees’ […]
Leadership Training and CoachingLeadership Training and Coaching Management training and coaching for people leaders at all levels: Supervisors and managers Business owners, and executives For leaders in the manufacturing industry and beyond, proactive leadership training and coaching builds a positive work culture and supports sustainable, long-term performance. Leaders have a responsibility to identify and respond to mental health concerns and […]
New eLearning Courses Launched this SeptemberThis fall, we will be introducing a series of new training topics and eLearning courses every month. This month, these seven new eLearning courses being introduced are perfect for supervisors and managers. Free member access through until November 15 For a limited time, MSABC members can try the newest eLearning courses for free. No purchase […]
Hot WorkHot work activities such as welding, cutting, grinding, etc., pose significant health and safety risks to workers and the workplace. By the end of the course, learners should be able to explain what is considered "hot work," the risks associated with hot work, defines what are hot work permits and why they are used, and covers the roles and responsibilities of the hot work safety team. This course is perfect for anyone who is authorized to perform hot work activities, fire watch personnel, and supervisors/managers who supervise hot work.
Make It Safe2025 Online ResourcesMake It Safe Online 2025 Resources Thank you for attending Make It Safe Online in October. You will be able to find presenter slides, supplementary resources, and links shared for each session by day and then session name. If you require any assistance or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to [email protected]. […]
Audit ToolsCOR/OSSE Audit Tools As part of the COR/OSSE process both large and small employers will require the use of one of our audit tools. Large Employers COR/OSSE Interview Questions – Large (rev 1) 44.31 KB 1 file(s) OSSE Audit Tool Large Employers (rev 5.1) 1.95 MB 1 file(s) Large Employer Audit Summary Report 2016 Ver. […]
Workplace InspectionsEffective inspections are one of the most important incident/ accident prevention tools in a company’s safety and health program. Properly trained inspectors in a systematic inspection program will help reduce incidents and property damage. This course will guide JHSC members, Worker Health and Safety Reps, managers, or supervisors responsible for workplace inspection in the creation of an effective safety inspection program.
Make It Safe Vancouver 2025 | Photo GalleryOver the two days of Make It Safe Vancouver, people from across the region, province, and continent joined us to build our safety community. Excitement bubbled through the air—with a lot real talk interspersed with fun and engaging sessions. A huge thank you to everyone who attended. Here are just a few moments from the […]
Make It Safe 2025 sessions handpicked for youMake It Safe is a Canadian health and safety conference and trade show series—with practical training and professional development you can put to work. Make It Safe connects the safety community to learn together—covering relevant topics for today and future health and safety trends. Learn practical skills. Stay up to speed on regulatory changes, new […]
2025 Make It Safe Vancouver | Resources PageMake It Safe Vancouver 2025 Resources Thank you for attending Make It Safe Vancouver this October. You will be able to find presenter slides, supplementary resources, and links shared for each session by day and then session name. Click on the day and morning or afternoon to see the sessions that were being delivered during […]
Respiratory ProtectionThis awareness level course will introduce learners to how respiratory protection is used, inspected, and maintained in the workplace. This is a basic awareness course to help learners better understand how to protect their health and safety.  This course does NOT qualify individuals to work in Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) environments. Additional […]