News and Updates

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 | Tuesday,

April 16, 2024 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 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

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

Industrial Storage RackingYour storage racking system can influence productivity throughout the entire logistics chain. Steel storage racks are common equipment in industries such as distribution centres, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and the storage area of retail operations. This workshop for managers, supervisors, inspection teams, and workers, identifies inherent hazards associated with storage racks and provides best practices for effective installation, maintenance and repair to prevent incidents, injuries, lost time and unforeseen expenses.

Respiratory ProtectionThis awareness level course will introduce learners to how respiratory protection is used, inspected, and maintained in the workplace. This is a basic awareness course to help learners better understand how to protect their health and safety. This course does NOT qualify individuals to work in Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) environments. Additional […]

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.

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.

Joint Health and Safety CommitteeThe 8-hour Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) training is required for all new members of a JHSC and new Worker Representatives. It is applicable for any B.C. employer in any industry.

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

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

Soaring Eagle AwardSoaring Eagle Leadership AwardThe 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. Nominations Open Nominations for the 2025 Soaring Eagle Leadership Award are open. Please take a moment to nominate an owner or senior executive in a […]

Small Business People First AwardSmall Business People First AwardThis award recognizes a small business member organization for excellence in going above and beyond regulatory requirements, making a positive impact on workplace culture with demonstrated leadership. Nominations Open Nominations for the 2025 Small Business People First Award are now open. Submit an application and we will reach out to you […]

Manufacturing Safety Innovator AwardManufacturing Safety Innovator AwardThis award recognizes a company for innovation in safety based on any or all of the following categories: OHS management systems, health & safety training, wellness programs, and culture. Nominations Open Nominations for the 2025 Manufacturing Safety Innovator Award are now open. Submit an application and we will reach out to you […]

Joint Health and Safety Committee Excellence AwardJoint Health & Safety Committee Excellence AwardThis award recognizes a company’s JHSC team for excellence in achieving health and safety goals above and beyond regulatory requirements, making a positive impact on workplace culture with demonstrated team leadership. Nominations Open Nominations for the 2025 Joint Health & Safety Committee Excellence Award are now open. Submit an […]