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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.

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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 […]
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X-ray Inspection ToolkitA collection of checklists to help guide routine x-ray equipment inspections, including a resource for Joint Health and Safety Committees
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