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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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Checklist for Working from HomeIf employees work from home, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure their health and safety.
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.
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.
COR/OSSE Frequently Asked QuestionsList of Frequently Asked Questions COR/OSSE Have a question about COR/OSSE? Take a look at this brief list of some of the more common questions. If you have a question that isn’t answered below, email it to [email protected]. About Auditors How do I become a certified internal auditor? To become an internal auditor, candidates must: […]
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.
Health and Safety TrainingSelf-paced, Classroom, and Conference Training OptionsMAKE IT SAFE | Interactive workshops for people and safety leaders and safety committees at MIS Vancouver Island Mar 31 and Okanagan April 23.Save Your Seats Safety Training | eLearning and Classroom Topics Health and safety training for your business—explore 50+ topics online. Schedule 8-hour certificate training for new JHSC […]
Open Learning ClassesPublic Safety Training Classes Getting employees out of the workplace reduces distractions and can lead to out of the box thinking—and with Open Learning, you can purchase training by the seat for any number of participants. In sessions with students from multiple companies, employees also experience increased peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities. Browse our upcoming […]
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.
External COR/OSSE Auditor UpdatesCOR/OSSE External Auditor Updates Find the video from the latest auditor updates, reference materials, auditing tools, and other information to help you as an External Auditor. If you have any questions or require support, please email [email protected]. COR/OSSE External Auditor Update: Essential Insights for Internal Auditors in 2026 COR/OSSE Audit Tools A list of COR/OSSE […]
COR / OSSE Reference MaterialsOSSE/COR Reference Materials Below you will find links to our policies and procedures, standards and guidelines, the policies surrounding the use of the OSSE Seal, WorkSafeBC COR program standards and guidelines, and the WorkSafeBC Assessment Manual. COR/OSSE Program QA Procedures V2.0 March 2025DOWNLOAD » COR/OSSE Frequently Asked Questions January 2026
Internal COR/OSSE Auditor UpdatesCOR/OSSE Internal Auditor Updates Find the video from the latest auditor updates, reference materials, auditing tools, and other information to help you as an Internal Auditor. If you have any questions or require support, please email [email protected]. COR/OSSE Internal Auditor Update: Essential Insights for Internal Auditors in 2026 COR/OSSE Audit Tools A list of COR/OSSE […]