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The Dust You Don’t Always See: Why Maintenance Decides Whether Your Dust Collection Systems WorksA well-designed dust collection system is only as good as the way it is used and maintained. Most of the risk sits in places nobody looks: inside the ductwork, inside tool cabinets, and above the ceiling. Our recent dust webinar covered how combustible dust hazards are identified and how collection systems are designed to control […]
Safety Leadership: Investing in safetyThe case for continual workplace improvement At 19, I worked in a grain elevator in southern British Columbia. It was one of my first jobs, and keen to make a good impression, I took the tasks seriously. As a young worker, I was hesitant to ask questions. One day, my manager called me over, along […]
Lean 5S Training: Certificate Workshops5S is an inexpensive approach to workplace organization that pays large dividends in safety and employee mental health as it improves productivity for higher profit.
Committee nominations formBoard Member Profile and Application The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC is seeking new members to join its volunteer Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning in May 2027. Jump to Application Form Profile  About the Role The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC (the Alliance) recruits passionate and dedicated individuals to volunteer their time to […]
Home | Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC – Expert Health and Safety SupportHealth and safety training and support for B.C. 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 health and safety advisors. The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC is the not-for-profit health and safety association […]
The case for online learning By Ann Conway and Lisa Thibault  Physical distancing and other restrictions to keep employees safe during the pandemic have created new challenges in scheduling on-site and classroom-based training. What has NOT changed is the employer’s responsibility to provide workers with the instruction they need to carry out their work safely.  With face-to-face training on hold in many worksites, companies must find new ways to work. Training providers, including the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC, have also had to adapt to design and deliver course formats that allow […]
Make it Safe MagazineThe digital OHS magazine for manufacturers and food processors In this issue Editorial OHS professionals need skills today to help protect workers from the risks of tomorrow As leaders, we must help shape the professional standards, education, and credentialing of tomorrow’s OHS professionals so that they are equipped to tackle the health and safety challenges of the future.  Learn more […]
Focus on combustible dust | High risk and increased enforcementIn the first half of last year, Dust Safety Science reported that 33 dust explosions and 115 dust fires caused 13 workplace deaths and 66  injuries in many industries. ~ By Jennifer Weibe and Lorne Davies Inspection Initiative Recognizing a widespread lack of awareness of the hazards, and insufficient controls, WorkSafeBC increased inspections of production […]
Warehouse SafetyWarehouse Safety is an awareness-level course that helps recognize potential hazards in the warehouse workplace and learn how to prevent risks. It will help learners understand their responsibilities for general safety principles, safe stacking and material storage, pallet safety, industrial storage racking safety, mobile equipment and pedestrian safety, and loading dock safety. 
WorkSafeBC Public Consultations PausedDue to the upcoming provincial election, WorkSafeBC has paused consultations until further notice. WorkSafeBC public consultations related to regulatory and policy development are generally paused during elections, and this pause is procedural. This does not reflect a decision about proposed changes. Feedback received by WorkSafeBC will be reviewed and considered in future. Please visit WorkSafeBC’s […]