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The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC is closely monitoring the impact of Covid-19 for our employees, members, and the manufacturing and food processing industries in

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Data-driven safety investments help Mission Hill stay ahead By Ada Slivinski – In the B.C. Interior, Mission Hill is one of the three largest commercial

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Small Employer OHS FundamentalsSmall Employer OHS Fundamentals is designed to introduce small employers to occupational health and safety fundamentals. Under the law, small employers have a role and responsibility to protect their workers from injury and illness on the job. This course will outline the roles and responsibilities of everyone in the workplace along with health and safety regulations in British Columbia.
Respiratory ProtectionThis awareness level course will introduce learners to how respiratory protection is used, inspected, and maintained in the workplace. This is a basic awareness course to help learners better understand how to protect their health and safety.Ā  This course does NOT qualify individuals to work in Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) environments. Additional […]
Principles of OHS ManagementAn occupational health and safety (OHS) program is a plan of action designed to prevent accidents and occupational diseases. This course will provide any employee within a company that is planning on building or sustaining an OHS program with essential information on legislative requirements and what an OHS program is. A health and safety program not only includes specific elements required by legislation but also relies on commitment, leadership and worker participation to achieve its outcomes.
Radiation AwarenessThis online course introduces the concepts of radiation and radiation safety to people who work in environments where radiation is used and for anyone wanting basic knowledge on the subject. It defines radiation and creates a better understanding of its impacts within the manufacturing and food processing sectors, and to recognize radiation regulatory bodies.
Mental Health AwarenessMental health is feeling good about who you are, having balance in your life, and managing lifeā€™s challenges. It is the responsibility of both employers and employees to protect and promote mental health in the workplace to ensure people are psychologically safe. For an introduction to the fundamentals of workplace mental health, start with this 1-hour online course.
Fatigue Management | IntroductionFatigue is more than feeling tired and drowsy. Work fatigue is mental or physical exhaustion that reduces a personā€™s ability to work safely and effectively. This course explores fatigue-related risks in manufacturing, factors that influence fatigue, and solutions to mitigate the risks.
Incident InvestigationAn effective and systematic incident investigation program is a key driver to the continuous improvement of your health and safety program, policies. This course will examine the purpose and outcomes of an incident investigation. JHSC members, managers, supervisors or employees will learn how to determine the cause or causes of incidents, to identify any related unsafe conditions or acts, and to recommend corrective actions to prevent similar incidents.
Hazard Identification and ControlA hazard identification and control program is a systematic approach to identifying and analyzing workplace hazards in an effort to mitigate risk of injuries and occupational disease. This course will provide employees, managers, supervisors and JHSCs working in BCā€™s manufacturing industry with tools and a basic understanding of hazard recognition, risk assessments, and control methods.
Ergonomics 102Ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability. This course builds on the fundamentals of Ergonomics and assists managers, supervisors, and employees in implementing a musculoskeletal injuries/disorder reduction program.
Ergonomics 101Ergonomics is concerned with the ā€œfitā€ between the user, equipment and environment. Ergonomics takes into account usersā€™ capabilities and limitations to ensure tasks, functions, information and the environment suit each user. This course provides information to managers, supervisors and employees on proper ergonomic design to prevent repetitive strain injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders.
Employee Safety OrientationFor new hires and HR managers, this online session provides an orientation to common workplace health and safety elements. Note: this course is meant to be used with a workplace orientation program. Available in 5 languages: English, Spanish, Punjabi, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Emergency Response AwarenessExplore response to emergency situations that can be encountered in manufacturing. Gain a basic understanding of what to anticipate and expect when responding to an emergency. Available in English, Spanish, Punjabi, Mandarin, and Cantonese.