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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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September 23, 2022 No Comments
Checklist for Working from HomeIf employees work from home, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure their health and safety.
Free Member TrainingMembers: Try New Training for Free Membership has its benefits.  As a new member benefit, you now get free introductory access to new eLearning courses (and select classroom courses) for a limited time. Gain new skills, earn certifications, or simply expand your knowledge with practical training on a wide range of topics. Check back regularly for new […]
New eLearning Courses Launched this SeptemberThis fall, we will be introducing a series of new training topics and eLearning courses every month. This month, these seven new eLearning courses being introduced are perfect for supervisors and managers. Free member access through until November 15 For a limited time, MSABC members can try the newest eLearning courses for free. No purchase […]
Respirator Inspection ChecklistA handy, printable checklist for inspection of your respirators.
Workplace Inspections – COVID-19 Additions
HR Checklist – Vertical Bridge
Conducting a Hazard Assessment after a floodBusinesses impacted by a flood must take steps to ensure their personal safety and their employees, including a hazard assessment. Do not enter a flood-damaged location without first reviewing the risks and putting protections from potential hazards in place.
Make It Safe Youth Challenge Submission PortalMake It Safe Youth Challenge | Submission Portal Explore the dynamic field of health and safety within the manufacturing and food processing industries. Part competition, part showcase, part networking career opportunity, the Youth Challenge introduces students to safety and technology-minded employers—with over $5,000 in cash prizes! With a focus on student viewpoints and new technology, the 2025 […]
Home | Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC – Expert Health and Safety SupportHealth and safety training and advice for your business BC small businesses have a 29% higher risk of serious workplace injuries. Consider the impact. Take steps to keep your people safe. SIGN UP FOR FREE SAFETY TRAINING Your confidential health and safety advisors—specialists on call. The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC is the not-for-profit health […]
How can Lean 5S help your business?5S: Improves Productivity and Safety
 AND makes your employees happier. Have you heard of Lean? Lean is a business methodology developed by Toyota. It is enormously successful. Today, many of the most successful businesses in the world practice Lean – Boeing, Caterpillar, Starbucks, Nike
 and many more. In the 1980’s American researchers, engineers and academia […]
The ABC’s of Managing OthersSupervisors play a vital role in guiding teams, managing performance, and fostering a positive work environment. Through this course, explore key topics such as transitioning into a supervisory role, setting goals, communicating clearly, giving feedback, and handling conflict. Develop the foundational skills needed to lead others effectively in the workplace. Perfect for new and aspiring supervisors and managers.
Contractor SafetyWhen you hire an outside contractor to work at your facility, do you know what are your legal responsibilities? Gain basic knowledge of risks, legal requirements, and the best practices associated with managing contractor safety for anyone acting in the capacity of an owner, employer, or prime contractor in the manufacturing sector.