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Expedited workplace closures – what employers can expect On April 11, 2021, an order of the provincial health officer (PHO) delegated specific powers to WorkSafeBC prevention

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The dangers of fatigue in the workplace | Understanding the risk and impactA contributing factor in 13 percent of workplace injuries, workplace fatigue also has a costly financial impact . A study in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that US businesses lose more than $100 billion per year to fatigue-related absenteeism and reduced productivity. Learn how to manage fatigue risk at work in this 2-hour […]
Harassment and Bullying in the WorkplaceLearn why harassment and bullying at work is an occupational health and safety issue. By the end of this webinar, workers, health and safety professionals, supervisors, and managers will better understand how to identify and respond to incidents of bullying and harassment.
Bullying and Harassment AwarenessEmployers, supervisors, and workers all have responsibilities under WorkSafeBC OHS Policies to prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace. This Bullying and Harassment Awareness course is meant to offer training to workers on identifying bullying and harassment in the workplace, its impact and practical strategies to prevent it.
Lean 5S Training: Certificate Workshops5S is an inexpensive approach to workplace organization that pays large dividends in safety and employee mental health as it improves productivity for higher profit.
SMW | Canadian OHS Regulations for Incident InvestigationSAFETY META WORLD Canadian OHS Regulations for Incident Investigation British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland & Labrador Yukon Northwest Territories & Nunavut Federal / Federally Regulated Companies​ British Columbia Regulations ï»żWorkers Compensation Act Part 2 Occupational Health and Safety Part 2 Division 10 includes Incident Reporting […]
IMMERSIVE | Incident Investigations*** NEW | Immersive safety training *** In a realistic workplace environment, practice an incident investigation step-by-step. Through role-playing scenarios and decision points, build the skills to secure an accident scene, collect and analyze information, determine contributing factors, and complete an investigation report.
B.C. Regulatory Amendments Approved for Combustible Dust and StandardsIn November 2025, the WorkSafeBC Board of Directors approved amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) and Prevention Manual relating to Combustible Dusts and Standards Updates. Combustible Dusts Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements, Combustible Dusts amendments will come into effect January 4, 2027. See the approved amendments with notes. These amendments add comprehensive […]
Committee nominations formBoard Member Profile and Application The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC is seeking new members to join its volunteer Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning in May 2026. Jump to Application Form Profile  About the Role The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC (the Alliance) recruits passionate and dedicated individuals to volunteer their time to […]
COR / OSSE Hall of FameOSSE Hall of Fame British Columbia’s Manufacturing Safety Leaders The Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE) is British Columbia’s gold standard for manufacturers building comprehensive health and safety management systems. OSSE is the Certificate of Recognition (COR) certification program for BC manufacturers and food processors. The COR Certifying  Partner for the sector, the Manufacturing Safety […]