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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
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.
NIDMAR Building a Culture of Accommodation in the WorkplaceDisability management | Building a culture of accommodation in the workplace.
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.
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.
Certification is Only the BeginningOn the Path to Continuous Improvement Tofino-based Creative Salmon raises organic, indigenous Chinook salmon in the waters of Clayoquot Sound. Their team first heard of the value of COR certification through an industry association meeting. To keep up with other fisheries in the region who were pursuing certification, Creative Salmon started looking into what they […]
Leadership Visibility: A Simple but Powerful Mental Health StrategyYears ago, I worked at a national company headquartered in Vancouver. I didn’t report to the president directly, but I watched him do something simple and powerful: every morning, he’d walk through the office and check in with people, everyone from the custodian to the temp admin to the VPs. He’d remember small details, ask […]
2025 AGM – Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
Safety Pinnacle Award nominee submissionsSafety Pinnacle Awards | Image Upload As we are preparing to celebrate the safety achievements of you and your company at this year’s Safety Pinnacle Awards Gala, please use this form to submit images and video to help us promote your achievements. Send us a scalable company logo (in EPS or AI format if possible). […]
Training for tomorrowCreating a safe work environment cannot occur without training our teams—which is the reason safety education is the cornerstone of our service to our manufacturing members. In this issue, we look at orientation and job training best practices for the employees among the most at risk in your organization: new employees and workers learning a […]
Health and Safety TrainingHealth and Safety TrainingGet your WorkSafeBC-mandated 8 hours of training for new JHSC members or specialized training on dozens of topics for committees, workers, supervisors, and safety professionals—including basic safety training in multiple languages. Keep scrolling for all training topics, or click for upcoming class dates.See Upcoming Classes Choose Your Training Format Check back often […]
People Leader SupportLeadership Training and Coaching Management training, coaching, and advice for people leaders at all levels: Supervisors and managers Business owners, and executives People leaders play a crucial role in promoting employee mental health and well-being by fostering respectful workplaces where everyone feels safe and supported in their work. Leaders have a responsibility to identify and respond […]
Membership BenefitsWhy join the Alliance? More than 3,000 BC businesses choose Alliance training and services. 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 BC. In today’s competitive business environment, […]