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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
NIDMAR Building a Culture of Accommodation in the WorkplaceDisability management | Building a culture of accommodation in the workplace.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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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.