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Our research and projectsAlliance Initiatives Research and projects supporting BC manufacturers Research and Projects At the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC, we are committed to purpose-driven initiatives that matter to manufacturers and food processors – here in British Columbia, and beyond.  We partner with subject matter experts, industry representatives, and partner organizations to develop meaningful projects that support […]
WHMIS (Chinese-Traditional)教育 WHMIS (Chinese-Traditional) 你知道職場危害物料資訊系統 (WHMIS) 嗎?如果你的工作場所具有危險產品,例如化學品,那麼你需要根據職業健康與安全條例 (OHSR) 5.6 和 5.7 的要求完成 WHMIS 培訓和教育。 WHMIS 培訓和教育確保工人了解如何在工作場所安全使用、處理、儲存和處置這些材料。本課程是根據 WorkSafeBC 對新成員培訓的監管要求設計的,並適用於所有 BC 省的行業。  本課程的目標是為學員提供 WHMIS 系統的概述,包括法律法規、危害、圖示、標籤、安全數據表 (SDS) 以及 WHMIS 計劃要求。  WHMIS 教育電子學習課程的目的是向參與使用、儲存和處理工作場所化學品的工人介紹 WHMIS 計劃的基本要素(危害分類、安全數據表、標籤)。  先決條件 先前的健康與安全教育和/或經驗是優勢,但不是必需的。  課程主題 什麼是 WHMIS?  危險產品如何分類  圖示  標籤  安全數據表 (SDS)  將 WHMIS 付諸實踐  學習目標 在本課程結束時,你應該能夠:    確定 WHMIS 的目的和要素  認識角色和責任  分析與 WHMIS 相關的法律法規  區分危害類別和圖示,以確定危險產品的嚴重性或性質  認得供應商和工作場所標籤的必要組成部分  […]
WHMIS (Chinese-Simplified)教育 WHMIS (Chinese-Simplified) 您了解工作场所危险品信息系统(WHMIS)吗?如果您的工作场所有危险品(如化学品),那您需要按照《职业健康和安全条例》第5.6和5.7条的要求完成WHMIS培训和教育。   WHMIS培训和教育确保工人了解如何在工作场所安全使用、处理、储存和处置这些材料。本课程的设计考虑了WorkSafeBC对新成员培训的监管要求,适用于卑诗省的所有行业。  本课程旨在向学员介绍WHMIS系统的概况,包括法律、危害、象形图、标签、安全数据表 (SDS) 和WHMIS项目的要求。  “WHMIS教育”在线学习课程的目的是向在工作场所使用、储存和处理化学品的工人介绍WHMIS项目的基本要素(危害分类、安全数据表、标签)。  先修课程 有健康与安全教育和/或经验是一项优势,但并非必须。  课程主题 WHMIS是什么?  危险品如何分类  象形图  标签  安全数据表  将WHMIS付诸实践  学习目标 课程结束时,您应该能够:   识别WHMIS的目的和要素   认识角色与责任   分析与WHMIS相关的法律  区分危险类别和象形图,以确定危险品的严重程度或性质  认识供应商和工作场所标签的必要组成部分  识别安全数据表的16个部分,以评估其在确保工人健康和安全方面的重要性  识别雇主和工人在实施WHMIS项目中的角色  目标受众 本课程的受众广泛,包括任何行业的一线工人、主管和经理。根据《职业健康与安全条例》第5.3 条的规定,在工作场所使用、储存或处理危险产品的所有雇主和工人都必须参加本课程。  最适合:  一线工人  维修工人  清洁和卫生工人  仓库工人  使用或处理危险材料的任何级别的工人 – 来自任何规模的组织和任何行业  经理  主管  联合健康与安全委员会成员或工人健康与安全代表  课程时长和形式 完成本在线学习课程大约需要1个小时。理想情况下,应一次性完成,但也不一定非要一次性完成,因为它会跟踪您的学习进度。  评估和结业 学员需要完成全部2个课程内容(学习内容和测验),才能下载结业证书。  学员无需一次性完成全部课程,因为课程形式是自定进度,使得学员可以从上次停止的地方继续。   其它相关课程 ​ WHMIS培训员培训  呼吸防护  危害识别与控制  附加信息​ 本课程有西班牙语版!/ ¡Este curso […]
How to become a Certified OSSE External AuditorHow to become a Certified OSSE External Auditor All candidates who participate in the 35-hour course and successfully pass the written assessment by achieving a grade of at least 80% will receive a certificate of attendance. Candidates may choose to do the course for information only.  For candidates pursuing their certification as an external auditor for […]
Factsheet: Heat StressHeat Stress Risk at WorkHeat stress is a common risk in the workplace during the warmer summer months and if not recognized and treated immediately, can lead to serious illness. By assessing work activities and putting the right controls in place, employers can limit the risk and keep workers safe, comfortable, and able to do […]
Members-Only Workshop | Mental Health and Wellness at WorkFREE MSABC MEMBER WORKSHOP | Mental Health and Wellness at Work Do you or your team face stress and possible burnout? On March 25, we are co-hosting a FREE in-person workshop for Lower Mainland members to help you guide your workers to become stronger and more resilient during these turbulent times. Led by Dr. Steve Conway […]
Combustible Materials: What it includesCombustible Dust & Materials | What is it? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published a list of products known to produce combustible dust. There may be others. Do you make or handle any of these products that may create dust or powders? Agricultural Products | Agricultural Dusts | Carbonaceous Dust | Chemical Dust […]
Leadership and Psychological Safety ServicesLeadership and Psychological Safety Services From workplace mental health and wellness to essential management skills for people leaders, we can support with coaching, consultation, and training. Mental Health and Wellness at Work Get advice, support, and training on critical workplace mental health and wellness topics. Click here People Leader Coaching and Training Management training, coaching, […]
Summer Savings on Safety TrainingSave on eLearning Courses Until August 31, register for an eLearning course using code SUMMERSAVINGS2025 and get a 25% off. This is applicable for all eLearning courses. Check back often—we are adding new training topics every month! FIND AN eLEARNING COURSE Available eLearning courses include (click on each course to learn more): Active Listening (NEW) Building […]
5 Tips to Help Build your Safety Training PlanAs safety leaders, we’re always looking for relevant and current safety topics to share with our teams. At times, it can feel like we’re repeating ourselves or struggling to get everyone on the same page. How can you keep it fresh and interesting? Here are five tips to help build your safety training plan. 1. […]
2026 WorkSafeBC Premium Rate Changes for ManufacturingThe injury rate across B.C. is at a record low, but risk levels vary across industries and individual company performance. In their July rate change meetings, WorkSafeBC announced that overall, the average base rate is not changing this year, and increases to rate group rates are temporarily capped at 10%. For many companies, this will […]