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Emergency Evacuation Planning ChecklistDo you have an emergency response plan to evacuate due to the risk of a wildfire or flood? Use this checklist to build your plan.
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.
Communicable Disease Prevention PlanThis template is a guide to ensure that you have considered the communicable disease prevention measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, flu, colds, and other viruses in your workplace. Although you are no longer required to maintain a formal, written plan (unless directed by Public Health), by completing this checklist, you can be confident […]
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.
COVID-19 safety planAs our knowledge of the COVID-19 virus grows, we need to review our COVID-19 Safety Plan to ensure that it remains effective and relevant to protect our workplaces and communities. Use this checklist as a guide to help strengthen your plan.
Vehicle Emergency Kit Checklist | Road Safety At WorkVehicles and drivers need to be prepared to deal with emergencies. A vehicle emergency kit with the supplies, tools, clothing and other contents that match the weather and driving conditions that vehicle will encounter is a great way to be prepared.
Respirator Face Seal Amendments Now in EffectPart 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to respirator face seals has been amended, effective November 6, 2026, to clarify existing requirements and use consistent terminology for tight-fitting respirators. The amendments do not change existing health and safety requirements for using these respirators. What is Changed in the Regulation The amended Regulation […]
The Frontline of Safety: Lean 5S in ManufacturingManufacturers and food processors are under constant pressure to improve productivity, control costs, engage employees, and maintain safe workplaces. Many are discovering that Lean 5S is more than an organizational tool. It’s a practical framework that can help create safer, more efficient, and more resilient operations.  Join a panel of manufacturing and food processing leaders […]
Canada’s Safest Employers Awards Names Wayne Arondus CEO of the YearAt the 2026 Canada’s Safest Employer Awards in Toronto, Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC CEO Wayne Arondus was honoured as CEO of the year for his dedication leadership and commitment to the vision of safer workplaces across British Columbia and beyond. “Shocked, but truly honoured. It’s fantastic,” Arondus said, in an interview with Canadian Occupational […]
Business Continuity Planning for Manufacturers: A Five-Part SeriesWhen an accident halts production, the decisions that follow affect more than the next shift. Employees and their loved ones need clear, timely information, clients need to know whether they can count on deliveries, and managers need to determine what it will take to resume operations safely. Navacord (previously Acera Insurance), a proud partner of […]