COVID-19 FAQs

As the pandemic has forced many businesses to make significant changes to operations and staffing to remain viable, the financial impact has triggered companies with employee retirement and savings plans to make temporary adjustments as part of necessary cost-saving measures. CapriCMW Group Retirement and Pension Specialists have been working with businesses to understand options they can implement while minimizing the effect on employees.

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December 8, 2021 No Comments
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Make it Safe Magazine

The digital OHS magazine for manufacturers and food processors In this issue Editorial OHS professionals need skills today to help protect workers from the risks

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July 29, 2021 No Comments
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OSSE Ongoing: Staying the Course 

Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE/COR) certification is a major achievement in establishing an effective health and safety program. But OSSE certification is not a one-time endeavour.  

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July 14, 2021 No Comments
Emergency Response

Emergency Response planning

Why planning for a “someday situation” better equips you to tackle challenges today by  Lisa Thibault  Earthquakes, forest fires, flooding, and viral outbreaks are just a few of the potential emergency scenarios we face in British

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June 28, 2021 No Comments
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Make it Safe Magazine

The digital OHS magazine for manufacturers and food processors In this issue Editorial What we carry forward from the pandemic may be more critical than

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March 11, 2021 No Comments
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The case for online learning 

By Ann Conway and Lisa Thibault  Physical distancing and other restrictions to keep employees safe during the pandemic have created new challenges in scheduling on-site and classroom-based training. What has NOT changed is the

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March 11, 2021 No Comments
Active ListeningEffective communication is crucial for personal and professional success, and active listening enhances the ability to truly understand, process, and respond to information. Whether in the workplace, at home, or in social interactions, strong listening skills foster deeper connections and improved collaboration. 
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Respirator Inspection ChecklistA handy, printable checklist for inspection of your respirators.
X-ray Inspection ToolkitA collection of checklists to help guide routine x-ray equipment inspections, including a resource for Joint Health and Safety Committees
COVID-19 safety planAs our knowledge of the COVID-19 virus grows, we need to review our COVID-19 Safety Plan to ensure that it remains effective and relevant to protect our workplaces and communities. Use this checklist as a guide to help strengthen your plan.
Office ergonomics Self-assessment checklistThe goal of this self-assessment checklist is to help you to set up your office optimally for your self-productivity. This checklist is for reference only and does not replace an ergonomics workstation assessment carried out by a professional ergonomist.
Business PlanBusiness Plan and COR Workplan The Alliance today represents more than 3,000 BC manufacturers and food processors. Our mission in the industry is to be catalysts for improving workplace health and safety, offering leading-edge health and safety programs, services and tools that enable companies to make a difference in the lives of their employees – […]
How to Do a Defensible Combustible Dust Risk Assessment: A Practical Walkthrough for Employers
Prepare now to prevent heat-related illness at workHeat-related illnesses happen when a person heats up faster than they can cool down. Heat-related illness can affect everyone – even those accustomed to working in the heat. If heat stress progresses to heat stroke, it is a medical emergency that, untreated, can lead to death.
Health and Safety TrainingSelf-paced, Classroom, and Conference Training OptionsUpcoming Classes New Training Platform Coming July 14 All Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC health and safety training is moving to a brand-new learning management platform next week. July 10-13 – The MyAbsorb training platform is closed for maintenance.July 14 – Start training on the new platform! Watch for login […]
Checklist for Working from HomeIf employees work from home, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure their health and safety.
Workplace Inspections – COVID-19 Additions