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Crane + Rigging Safety: Overhead Crane Regulatory RequirementsIn this webinar with WorkSafeBC, get details and information on how to keep your workers safe when using rigging, hoists, and overhead cranes in manufacturing.

Industrial Storage RackingYour storage racking system can influence productivity throughout the entire logistics chain. Steel storage racks are common equipment in industries such as distribution centres, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and the storage area of retail operations. This workshop for managers, supervisors, inspection teams, and workers, identifies inherent hazards associated with storage racks and provides best practices for effective installation, maintenance and repair to prevent incidents, injuries, lost time and unforeseen expenses.

Certified OSSE External Auditor This course introduces the concepts of auditing an occupational health and safety management system and provides participants with comprehensive information on the Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE) program. The course also focuses on the certification process for companies seeking OSSE certification and the WorkSafeBC rebate.

Instructional Skills WorkshopThis customizable 1 day course will help managers, supervisors, or lead-hands acquire the necessary skills to become more effective adult educators. It will also assist seasoned trainers to bring their skills to a higher level of competency and show them how to enhance the effectiveness of courses, crew talks, and on-the-job training.

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.

Workplace InspectionsEffective inspections are one of the most important incident/ accident prevention tools in a company’s safety and health program. Properly trained inspectors in a systematic inspection program will help reduce incidents and property damage. This course will guide JHSC members, Worker Health and Safety Reps, managers, or supervisors responsible for workplace inspection in the creation of an effective safety inspection program.

Machine SafeguardingEvery day workers have to deal with hazardous energy from machinery and equipment. Are there safeguards in place to prevent contact with hazardous power, point of contact (body part and equipment) and ejecting material?

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 BC’s manufacturing industry with tools and a basic understanding of hazard recognition, risk assessments, and control methods.

Thermal Imaging FundamentalsUnderstanding and employing thermal imaging technologies can uncover impending equipment failures or dangerous situations that left unchecked, could lead to lost production or serious injury. This course is recommended as a basic requirement for workers in maintenance or in the trades who already conduct or are planning to conduct thermal surveys.

Safety on the World Stage in 2025In July, Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC CEO Wayne Arondus and Director of Leadership and Psychological Safety Steve Conway were invited to speak at the 1st international symposium on safety, health, and wellbeing at work on the 2025 World Expo stage in Osaka, Japan. Sharing Canadian research insights into the role of emotionally intelligent leadership in […]

Research & ReviewsResearch & Reviews Member Surveys The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC surveys members of the BC food & beverage processing and manufacturing industry to determine the industry’s view of their needs for health and safety information and how best to provide for their needs. Every three years, WorkSafeBC also conducts a survey of selected members […]

Mental Health Management for LeadersIn this 6-hour, instructor-led course for leaders, learn to recognize and battle the stigma surrounding mental health. Understand the impact of mental health and mental illness on your team and on your own work—and how to respond to a worker in distress.