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COR / OSSE Small Business Referral ProgramCOR / OSSE Small Business Referral Program This referral program rewards advocates for workplace health and safety in British Columbia’s supply chain. Encourage and refer your eligible subcontractors for this free pathway to COR/OSSE certification and earn additional benefits for your business as well. Refer eligible subcontractors, and everyone benefits: A free pathway to COR […]
5S Lead Workshop Resources5S Training and Certification Workshop Resources The 5S Lean certificate workshop provides attendees with a 5S Roadmap, pre-made templates, checklists, supply lists, audit forms and more. Please find those templates below for your convenience 5S Roadmap 5S Cleaning check sheet 5S Audit Form 5S Reference Sheet 50- Lean Visuals Floor Tape Guideline Floor Marking Guide […]
The 1-2-3 of OSSE/COR—For Small BusinessesOSSE 101 for small and micro employers
WorkSafeBC’s Amended First Aid Regulations | Updates and Additional ResourcesAs of February 2025, WorkSafeBC has provided additional updates and resources for the newly amended First Aid Regulations that went into effect on Nov 1, 2024. To support manufacturers and food processors across the province, in 2024 MSABC summarized the changes, held webinars on the topic, and shared how our Safety Advisors are able to […]
Remembering Ben HumeBritish Columbia’s manufacturing and health and safety communities lost a valuable friend and ally this week with the passing of Ben Hume, past president of Sheppards Building Materials. A founding member of the BC Safety Charter, an initiative of the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC that has evolved into today’s Executive Health and Safety Council […]
Staying Ahead of EHS Compliance: Key Regulatory Developments for 2025 in Canada and Beyond
Leadership and Psychological Safety ServicesLeadership and Psychological Safety Services From workplace mental health and wellness to essential management skills for people leaders, we can support with coaching, consultation, and training. Mental Health and Wellness at Work Get advice, support, and training on critical workplace mental health and wellness topics. Click here People Leader Coaching and Training Management training, coaching, […]
Combustible Materials: What it includesCombustible Dust & Materials | What is it? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published a list of products known to produce combustible dust. There may be others. Do you make or handle any of these products that may create dust or powders? Agricultural Products | Agricultural Dusts | Carbonaceous Dust | Chemical Dust […]
Earthquake Ready? Thursday’s 4.0 Earthquake is a Reminder to PlanIn an average year, British Columbia records several thousand earthquakes. In some places across the province, people can feel 50 of them. But even a 4.0 earthquake like the one registered this morning off Vancouver Island is a reminder to plan ahead and prepare our teams for the potential of a sizable earthquake. Emergency Planning […]
Webinar | 2025 Amendments to Emergency Response Planning RegulationsThis webinar with WorkSafeBC walks through the new implemented amendments to Part 5 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations that focus on emergency response planning—specifically related to hazardous substances.
Members-Only Workshop | Mental Health and Wellness at WorkFREE MSABC MEMBER WORKSHOP | Mental Health and Wellness at Work Do you or your team face stress and possible burnout? On March 25, we are co-hosting a FREE in-person workshop for Lower Mainland members to help you guide your workers to become stronger and more resilient during these turbulent times. Led by Dr. Steve Conway […]