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Vancouver Asbestos Memorial

The Asbestos Memorial

The first monument in North America to honour the thousands who have died (and continue to suffer and die) from asbestos exposure, Vancouver’s Asbestos Memorial

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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 […]
Fantastic Four Risk Control Leader AwardFantastic Four Risk Control Leader AwardThis award recognizes a company for implementing solutions in three key manufacturing risk areas—AND leadership in integrating health and safety into their business culture.  Nominations Open Nominations for the 2025 Fantastic Four Risk Control Leader Award are now open. Submit an application and we will reach out to you with […]
Apex AwardApex Award – Service and AdvocacyThe Apex Award for dedicated service and advocacy in safety recognizes an individual for exceptional commitment, passion, dedication, and action in support of health and safety. Nominations Open Nominations for the 2025 Apex Award are now open. Submit an application and we will reach out to you with a short […]
Office ergonomics Self-assessment checklistThe goal of this self-assessment checklist is to help you to set up your office optimally for your self-productivity. This checklist is for reference only and does not replace an ergonomics workstation assessment carried out by a professional ergonomist.
Open Learning ClassesBook One or More Seats in a public Open Learning Class Getting employees out of the workplace reduces distractions and can lead to out of the box thinking—and with Open Learning, you can purchase training by the seat for any number of participants. In sessions with students from multiple companies, employees also experience increased peer-to-peer […]
Dust Hazard AnalysisIn this comprehensive, two-day course, learn to complete a Dust Hazard Analysis for your organization to meet the requirements of NFPA 652 and the updated B.C. Combustible Dust regulation. Register now for the next dates: October 9-10, 2024, at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster.
TrainingYour One-Stop Health and Safety Training PartnerChoose instructor-led training (a public class, private classes onsite or virtually—or convenient elearning courses online. Search the full training catalogue on this page, or click to see upcoming in-person and virtual classes.See Upcoming Classes Health and safety training catalog Book the health and safety training you need—for yourself, your […]
Back to Work: Mental Health Strategies for Return to WorkMental health and stress-related accommodations and strategies and pathways for supporting successful return to work after a mental health leave—and for handling mental health-related impacts of physical injuries and illness on return to work.
Mental Health Management for LeadersIn this 6-hour, instructor-led course for leaders, learn to recognize and battle the stigma surrounding mental health. Understand the impact of mental health and mental illness on your team and on your own work—and how to respond to a worker in distress.
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.
Prepare now to prevent heat-related illness at workHeat-related illnesses happen when a person heats up faster than they can cool down. Heat-related illness can affect everyone – even those accustomed to working in the heat. If heat stress progresses to heat stroke, it is a medical emergency that, untreated, can lead to death.