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Canada’s Safest Employers Awards Names Wayne Arondus CEO of the Year

At the 2026 Canada’s Safest Employer Awards in Toronto, Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC CEO Wayne Arondus was honoured as CEO of the year for

October 30, 2026 No Comments

Inside a cyber incident: What really happens and how to respond

Cyberattacks aren’t a distant threat – they’re happening every day to businesses of all sizes. But they don’t have to be catastrophic. With a clear

December 3, 2025 No Comments

OHS Canada Feature | The use of augmented reality in health and safety training

“The future of safety training is changing fast, and leaders will need to keep up, especially if they want to connect with a younger workforce

February 21, 2024 No Comments

OHS Canada Feature | Inspiring World Class Health, Safety, and Performance

Leaders play a key role in creating both physically and psychologically safe workplaces. As leaders, we have the duty to guide our organizations to long-term

October 22, 2023 No Comments

OHS Canada Feature | Keeping your team safe: Leadership tips for working with subcontractors

Most business leaders recognize their duty to protect workers within the four walls of their operating facilities. Even in recent years, with more employers adapting

September 19, 2023 No Comments

Change to COR incentive payment method:

WorkSafeBC has announced that beginning in May/June 2021, Certificate of Recognition (COR) financial incentives will be credited directly to the WorkSafeBC assessment account of participants

February 24, 2021 No Comments

WHMIS EducationThe Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) education course provides essential training on the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in the workplace. Available in 5 languages: English, Spanish, Punjabi, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

Personal Protective Equipment: Risk Assessment and SelectionThis awareness-level course will help you assess potential hazards that will require the use of PPE in the workplace. It will help you understand how to select the appropriate type of equipment to protect workers’ health and safety.

Navigating BC OHS LegislationAs new or experienced safety committee members, managers, or supervisors, it is important to fully understand and know which OHS regulations are related to your work and how you may be in compliance—or not. This 45-minute self-paced course helps introduce people to information on how to identify and find the OHS legislation related their work—perfect […]

Mental Health Skill Building for WorkersIn this 45-minute, self-paced online course, workers learn to identify common signs and symptoms of mental health issues, to recognize stigma and reduce the impact. They learn practical strategies to respond to a co-worker experiencing a mental health issue.

Managing Difficult ConversationsWhether you're working in an environment in-person or virtually, gain practical tools to help you manage difficult conversations effectively to achieve the best possible outcomes through this course.

Hearing ConservationThis awareness level course will introduce learners to the importance of hearing conservation and how to protect themselves from hearing impairment.

Disability Awareness: Working with People with DisabilitiesCreating an inclusive working environment and workplace is essential for fostering innovation, improving team dynamics, and addressing the evolving needs of today’s workforce. By understanding the challenges faced by people with disabilities and recognizing their unique contributions, learners will gain the skills to support a more diverse and equitable environment. This online course was developed […]

Developing a Safety Procedures ManualConsistent safety procedures foster safer working environments, reduce injury-related downtime, and boost productivity. This course will provide participants with the foundation needed to start writing safety procedures that are clear, concise, and practical for day-to-day use.

Soaring Eagle AwardSoaring Eagle Leadership Award The Soaring Eagle Leadership Award is presented to an executive leader or business owner who demonstrates exemplary and inspiring leadership that includes commitment to health and safety. Award Requirements & Guidelines Eligibility The owner or senior executive in a BC organization. Criteria This award recognizes an executive leader or business owner […]

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

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

The Frontline of Safety: Lean 5S in ManufacturingManufacturers and food processors are under constant pressure to improve productivity, control costs, engage employees, and maintain safe workplaces. Many are discovering that Lean 5S is more than an organizational tool. It’s a practical framework that can help create safer, more efficient, and more resilient operations. Join a panel of manufacturing and food processing leaders […]