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New Minimum-Age Restrictions for Young Worker Regulations in B.C.

Changes to the employment standards regulation to protect vulnerable young workers in British Columbia will take effect January 1, 2023. The Ministry of Labour last

October 19, 2022 No Comments

Automation, safeguarding, and machine safety in the workplace

April’s 12 Months of Safety topic is safeguarding and machine safety. We had the opportunity to chat with João Paulo Vaz – Machinery Safety Consultant

April 20, 2022 No Comments

Hearing loss in the workplace IS preventable – Make hearing conservation an injury prevention strategy

In March, we recognize World Hearing Day (March 3) – an annual global advocacy event that calls for action to address hearing loss. Hearing loss

March 10, 2022 No Comments

Behavioural-based safety | Part 4: Safety Culture

by Pourya Ghani The previous articles in this series outlined how to develop a behavioural-based safety program and ways to use tools such as observation

January 26, 2022 No Comments

Behaviour-based safety, part three | Your behaviour-based safety program

by Pourya Ghani, OH&S Technical Advisor In part two of this series, we discussed the importance of recognizing Keystone Habits at your workplace in transforming

December 15, 2021 No Comments

Behaviour-Based Safety – Part 2 | Habits

Previously, we ended on how BBS combined with management’s commitment and direction can gain safety buy-ins throughout the organization. Without management support – especially senior

December 2, 2021 No Comments

Behaviour-Based Safety – Part 1 | Rewards and Penalties

by Pourya Ghani, OH&S Technical Advisor We all know that workplace incidents can have serious human and financial costs for organizations. Most workplace injuries involve

November 17, 2021 No Comments

Preparing for an extended power outage in the plant

In a power outage due to extreme weather or a natural disaster such as a wildfire, you may have to activate your emergency response plan.

July 16, 2021 No Comments

Active ListeningEffective communication is crucial for personal and professional success, and active listening enhances the ability to truly understand, process, and respond to information. Whether in the workplace, at home, or in social interactions, strong listening skills foster deeper connections and improved collaboration.

Conducting a Hazard Assessment after a floodBusinesses impacted by a flood must take steps to ensure their personal safety and their employees, including a hazard assessment. Do not enter a flood-damaged location without first reviewing the risks and putting protections from potential hazards in place.

Vehicle Emergency Kit Checklist | Road Safety At WorkVehicles and drivers need to be prepared to deal with emergencies. A vehicle emergency kit with the supplies, tools, clothing and other contents that match the weather and driving conditions that vehicle will encounter is a great way to be prepared.

Emergency Evacuation Planning ChecklistDo you have an emergency response plan to evacuate due to the risk of a wildfire or flood? Use this checklist to build your plan.

Respirator Inspection ChecklistA handy, printable checklist for inspection of your respirators.

X-ray Inspection ToolkitA collection of checklists to help guide routine x-ray equipment inspections, including a resource for Joint Health and Safety Committees

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NIDMAR Building a Culture of Accommodation in the WorkplaceDisability management | Building a culture of accommodation in the workplace.

BCCDC COVID-19 Checklist for Processing FacilitiesThis checklist is to guide processors and inspectors in evaluating COVID-19 control programs in processing facilities. Refer to the Guidance on reducing the risk of COVID-19 to workers in processing facilities for details.

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