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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.
Vehicle Emergency Kit Checklist | Road Safety At WorkVehicles and drivers need to be prepared to deal with emergencies. A vehicle emergency kit with the supplies, tools, clothing and other contents that match the weather and driving conditions that vehicle will encounter is a great way to be prepared.
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.
Checklist for Working from HomeIf employees work from home, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure their health and safety.
Combustible Dust Series | Part 3 – Controls, Roles, and Ongoing Compliance
Refrigeration system ammonia leaks: Understanding and preventing common failures
Small BusinessSafety Support for Small Business Members You could go months, or even years, without an accident. But when the worst happens, the impact is devastating. Small business members of the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC (companies with >20 FTEs) are eligible for free health and safety support and templates, free safety training, and a free […]
Ammonia Fault TreeDeveloped by Technical Safety BC, read the ammonia fault tree from right to left.
How Do You Know the Control Worked?You implemented a corrective action. Installed a barrier, changed a procedure, redesigned a traffic route, and trained workers. Several months pass without an injury. Did the control work? The absence of an injury, by itself, tells us very little. Injuries are important outcomes, but they are relatively infrequent and influenced by chance. A workplace can […]
Top 10 Dos & Don’ts in COR/OSSE Development & Implementation
Heat and Wildfire Risk – Support and Resources for B.C. BusinessesUPDATED August 13, 2026 – With 105 wildfires actively burning across B.C., 51 are classified as out of control. Many communities and businesses remain at risk for fire, smoke, and heat stress and recently the province has declared a province-wide stat of emergency. Stay updated with: BC Wildfire Service EmergencyInfoBC Need resources or advice to […]
Safe Bodies + Safe Minds– Dr. Steve Conway, Director of Leadership and Psychological Safety If your safety strategy stops at hard hats and slip mats, you are missing half the story. We talk a lot about physical safety at work. We invest in PPE, safe work procedures, hazard assessments, and incident investigations. Those things matter. But true safety excellence […]