News and Updates

A Year in Review: Highlights from 2022

Seasons Greetings! We started the year in a very different place than where we are closing, with many forces transitioning us through to the next

December 15, 2022 No Comments

New Minimum-Age Restrictions for Young Worker Regulations in B.C.

Changes to the employment standards regulation to protect vulnerable young workers in British Columbia will take effect January 1, 2023. The Ministry of Labour last

October 19, 2022 No Comments

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

September 23, 2022 No Comments

Media Release | Response to the Report on the 2023 B.C. Budget Consultation

Chilliwack, BC—August 16, 2022— Thursday’s release of the Report on the Budget 2023 Consultation by the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Service demonstrated a

August 16, 2022 No Comments

Automation, safeguarding, and machine safety in the workplace

April’s 12 Months of Safety topic is safeguarding and machine safety. We had the opportunity to chat with João Paulo Vaz – Machinery Safety Consultant

April 20, 2022 No Comments

Helping employees affected by the crisis in Ukraine

At the Alliance, we are deeply concerned about the unjustified attacks by Russia on Ukraine. The past two weeks have been challenging as the world

March 7, 2022 No Comments

Behavioural-based safety | Part 4: Safety Culture

by Pourya Ghani The previous articles in this series outlined how to develop a behavioural-based safety program and ways to use tools such as observation

January 26, 2022 No Comments

New PHO orders require COVID-19 Safety Plans for BC businesses | Updates

On January 7, 2022, Dr. Henry announced a new order requiring all British Columbia businesses to re-implement the protocols defined in their COVID-19 Safety Plans.

January 7, 2022 No Comments

Safety Pinnacle Awards Backgrounder | Company Profiles

Topaz Pinnacle Award recipients eCycle Solutions eCycle Solutions is an IT asset management solutions provider with a fully integrated approach. A certified industry leader, they

October 21, 2021 No Comments

BC companies recognized for health and safety leadership at 2021 Safety Pinnacle Awards

October 21, 2021 | CHILLIWACK – Recognizing BC employers for outstanding health and safety achievements in an exceptional year, the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC announced the

October 21, 2021 No Comments

WorkSafeBC to Mandate Vaccination for Most of Its Own Employees

24 Sep 2021—WorkSafeBC has shared with its partners that they will be following the lead of public health and mandating vaccination for most of the

September 24, 2021 No Comments

B.C. Vaccine Card – what businesses need to know

Beginning September 13, 2021, proof of vaccination will be required to access certain higher-risk social, recreational, and discretionary events and businesses across B.C. to help

September 8, 2021 No Comments

Vertical Bridge HR – About Our Services

Home | Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC – Expert Health and Safety SupportHealth and safety support and training 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 Not-for-profit health and safety advice and training. Your confidential health and safety advisor—specialists on call. The Manufacturing Safety […]

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.

Meet the 2025 Safety Pinnacle Awards Gala Honourees—Leaders in safety excellenceCongratulations to the 2025 Safety Pinnacle and Excellence Award Winners Business and safety leaders from across British Columbia joined the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC the evening of June 12 to celebrate the efforts and dedication of individuals and companies towards workplace safety. At this year’s Safety Pinnacles Award Gala, more than 30 companies received […]

Working with machines: risk, prevention, and safety with cobots and automationWorking with machines presents opportunities for safely improving productivity. New, collaborative applications bring worker and robot into closer proximity, introducing a host of new benefits— and potential hazards.

Health and Safety Training Safety Training Catalog | eLearning and Classroom Topics Health and safety training options for your business. Schedule the 8-hour certificate training for new JHSC members required by WorkSafeBC. Explore dozens more annual training topics for your committee. Select specialized training for supervisors and safety professionals. Sign up your workers for basic safety training topics in […]

Manufacturing Safety Innovator AwardManufacturing Safety Innovator AwardThis award recognizes a company for innovation in safety based on any or all of the following categories: OHS management systems, health & safety training, wellness programs, and culture. Nominations Closed Nominations for the 2025 Manufacturing Safety Innovator Award are now open. Submit an application and we will reach out to you […]

Membership BenefitsWhy join the Manufacturing Safety Alliance? More than 3,000 BC businesses rely on Alliance training and confidential advice and consulting. We can help you too. Safety is responsible business Health and safety is a key factor in long term business sustainability. Yet more than 400 preventable injuries still happen on the job every day in […]

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 Closed Nominations for the 2025 Joint Health & Safety Committee Excellence Award are now open. Submit an […]

Small Business People First AwardSmall Business People First AwardThis award recognizes a small business member organization for excellence in going above and beyond regulatory requirements, making a positive impact on workplace culture with demonstrated leadership. Nominations Closed Nominations for the 2025 Small Business People First Award are now open. Submit an application and we will reach out to you […]

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 Closed Nominations for the 2025 Apex Award are now open. Nominate an individual whose dedication and advocacy for safer workplaces is reflected through […]

Member HighlightsAlliance Member InsightsThe Alliance team is here to support BC manufacturers and food processors of all sizes, across all production industries. Together, we can make BC the safest place to work and live in Canada.Discover more Member highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXqzoYVOoPw Dinoflex A tragedy is what started Dinoflex on a safety journey with MSABC. This is their […]