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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 […]
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 […]
Small Employer Program BuildingAn occupational health and safety (OHS) program is a plan of action designed to prevent accidents and occupational diseases. Small employers with 19 or fewer employees learn the basic principles, concepts and tools necessary to develop and implement an OHS program at their workplace via this online course.
Safety Pinnacles – Excellence Award NominationsNominations for 2027 Safety Excellence Categories Open in Oct 2026 Celebrate your JHSC, your company, or an individual. The Safety Excellence Awards recognize BC manufacturing and food processing businesses for innovation and excellence in health and safety. Companies, teams, and leaders from across the province compete for these prestigious awards. Individual Safety Excellence Awards Soaring […]
Certified OSSE Internal Auditor – Small/Micro EmployersMicro employer (with fewer than 9 workers) and Small employer (between 10 and 19 workers) internal auditor training for certification, re-certification and annual maintenance audits.
Industrial Robot SafetyThis course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge to recognize, assess, and control hazards related to industrial robot and collaborative applications.   
Industrial Storage RackingYour storage racking system can influence productivity throughout the entire logistics chain. Steel storage racks are common equipment in industries such as distribution centres, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and the storage area of retail operations. This workshop for managers, supervisors, inspection teams, and workers, identifies inherent hazards associated with storage racks and provides best practices for effective installation, maintenance and repair to prevent incidents, injuries, lost time and unforeseen expenses.