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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 […]
NIDMAR Building a Culture of Accommodation in the WorkplaceDisability management | Building a culture of accommodation in the workplace.
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.
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.
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.
Small BusinessSafety Support for Small Business Members You could go months, or even years, without an accident. But when the worst happens, the impact is devastating. Fewer than 20 employees? Small business members of the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC are eligible for free health and safety support and templates, free safety training, and a free […]
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.
Heat and Wildfire Risk – Support and Resources for B.C. BusinessesUPDATED July 22, 2026 – With 87 wildfires actively burning across, B.C. communities and businesses remain at risk for fire, smoke, and heat stress. Need resources or advice to help you prepare? Reach out to our safety advisors for support. Get Help Access information, training, and resources Heat Stress and Related Illness Wildfire Safety Wildfire […]
How to Do a Defensible Combustible Dust Risk Assessment: A Practical Walkthrough for Employers
Refrigeration system ammonia leaks: Understanding and preventing common failures
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 […]