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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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March 13, 2020 No Comments

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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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Finding a passion for injury preventionBill Bowman was only 19 years old when his life changed forever. He had just found a summer job at a rail car manufacturing plant in Hamilton that paid three times what he had previously made as a maintenance man. On that fateful day he was tasked to work with a small brake press, adjusting […]
Making the case for safety: Safety programs lead to cost savings​Three years ago, when Laura Spiers was first hired as the safety specialist for West Coast Reduction Limited (WCRL), the company had already made the decision to pursue COR certification to the Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE). In addition to helping build up the company’s safety management system, Spiers was tasked to make a […]
De-energization and LockoutFor workers and supervisors: understand what hazardous energy is and identify it in your workplace. Learn to apply the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHSR) requirements for lockout and de-energization to prevent the release of hazardous energy to prevent injuries and property damage.
Annual ReportsAnnual Reports Take a look back at the performance of the Alliance by reading our Annual Reports.   2024 Annual Report 6.03 MB 1 file(s) 2023 Annual Report 7.28 MB 1 file(s) 2022 Annual Report 1.85 MB 1 file(s) 2021 Annual Report 4.71 MB 1 file(s)
OSSE/COR Reference MaterialsOSSE/COR Reference Materials Below you will find links to our policies and procedures, standards and guidelines, the policies surrounding the use of the OSSE Seal, WorkSafeBC COR program standards and guidelines, and the WorkSafeBC Assessment Manual. OSSE Program QA Procedures V2.0 March 2025DOWNLOAD »
Business PlanBusiness Plan The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC (formerly FIOSA-MIOSA Safety Alliance of BC and hereafter known as the Alliance) is a not-for-profit industry organization established to address occupational health and safety challenges and opportunities specific to the manufacturing and food and beverage processing industries. The Alliance today represents more than 3,000 BC manufacturers and […]
The Unseen Impact of Leadership: How People Leaders Shape Quality of LifeWhen you first stepped into a leadership role, or even now, after years of experience, you may have believed your primary responsibility was ensuring goals and objectives were met. And while that’s certainly an important part of the job, there’s another responsibility you may not have fully considered. As a people leader, you have an […]
Investing in the safety and sustainability of Okanagan businesses in the shadow of tariff uncertaintyAnnual health and safety conference in Kelowna offers strategies to support Okanagan businesses in turbulent times. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Kelowna, B.C.—Across B.C. and Canada, local manufacturers and processors are considering the potential impacts of tariffs on their business. In this high-pressure economic environment, cost offsets often include delays in equipment […]
Workplace Respect Isn’t Just “Nice”, It’s a Safety Essential in High-Risk WorkplacesWhen we talk about physical safety in high-risk industries like manufacturing, construction, or warehousing, we often focus on procedures, PPE, and compliance. But there’s another powerful, and often overlooked, factor that significantly impacts physical safety: a respectful workplace culture. Respect saves lives.  How Respect Reduces Risk A workplace where respect is the norm, not just from leaders, […]
Joint Health and Safety Committee Excellence AwardJoint Health & Safety Committee Excellence AwardThis award recognizes a company’s JHSC team for excellence in achieving health and safety goals above and beyond regulatory requirements, making a positive impact on workplace culture with demonstrated team leadership. Nominations Closed Nominations for the 2025 Joint Health & Safety Committee Excellence Award are now open. Submit an […]
Apex AwardApex Award – Service and AdvocacyThe Apex Award for dedicated service and advocacy in safety recognizes an individual for exceptional commitment, passion, dedication, and action in support of health and safety. Nominations Closed Nominations for the 2025 Apex Award are now open. Nominate an individual whose dedication and advocacy for safer workplaces is reflected through […]
Small Business People First AwardSmall Business People First AwardThis award recognizes a small business member organization for excellence in going above and beyond regulatory requirements, making a positive impact on workplace culture with demonstrated leadership. Nominations Closed Nominations for the 2025 Small Business People First Award are now open.  Submit an application and we will reach out to you […]