The Avian Flu: How can this impact you?
Earlier this week, B.C. health officials confirmed the first human case of the H5N1 virus (aka avian influenza) in B.C. How this person became infected
November 14, 2024
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News and Updates
Earthquake Ready? Thursday’s 4.0 Earthquake is a Reminder to Plan
In an average year, British Columbia records several thousand earthquakes. Somewhere in the province, people feel 50 of them. But even a 4.0 earthquake like
September 26, 2024
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Support for Wildfire Evacuees and Emergency Response
With wildfires impacting some of our British Columbia members once again, it is important to be able to support employees with information and advice. That
July 29, 2024
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B.C. Leaders and Business Celebrated at the 2024 Safety Pinnacle Awards Gala
AT the 2024 Safety Pinnacle Awards Gala, manufacturers and business leaders from across B.C. gathered to recognize the unsung heroes of the sector and beyond—the
June 20, 2024
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Introducing Safety Meta World: A new training platform for worker safety
Safety Meta World trains workers on real situations in real time—without the risks of the real world. Today, the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC announces
April 17, 2024
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Make It Safe Okanagan—Leaders and teams from 50 Interior businesses will gather Thursday for Kelowna health and safety conference
Okanagan employers to discuss world-class health, safety, and business performance strategies for emergency response, business continuity, new regulatory changes, and more. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |Â Tuesday,
April 16, 2024
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Fine Choice Foods Receives Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence Certification
Fine Choice Foods, a leading producer of Asian-inspired foods throughout North America, today announced it has attained the Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE) certification for manufacturers and food processors in British Columbia. Only one percent of food processing companies in British Columbia achieve OSSE certification, distinguishing Fine Choice Foods as an industry leader. Fine Choice Foods specializes in spring rolls, gyoza dumplings, and the original apple pie roll under the SUMM! brand.
March 13, 2024
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Make It Safe Vancouver Island—Victoria’s new health and safety conference opens Friday morning with a full house of Island employers
Victoria, B.C. – This Friday, March 1, Vancouver Island industry leaders, safety experts, HR professionals, and safety committees from breweries, fisheries, cheesemakers, metal manufacturers, and
February 28, 2024
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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
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Planned Inspections for Manufacturers and Food Processors in 2024
Who does this impact? WorkSafeBC has announced that in 2024, as part of their Planned Inspections Initiative, they will be focusing inspections on the following
February 9, 2024
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Are your employees working in the cold? Understand and address the risks to avoid injury.
With cold temperatures and winter conditions on the horizon, employers have an obligation to keep workers safe from winter-weather hazards. As the temperatures drop, workers
January 11, 2024
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Preparing for the New WorkSafeBC First Aid Regulations
Are you ready? Earlier this year, WorkSafeBC approved amendments to the First Aid Regulations that require employers to put into effect by November 1, 2024.
December 11, 2023
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