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Interrupt the Spread

Interrupt the spread

Change the way you work to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread between workers. Adjust the way you work to protect employees Many employers are

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Keep C19 Out

Keep COVID-19 out of the plant

Prevent COVID-19 from entering your facility Monitor and screen anyone entering your facility, and support workers to stay home when feeling ill Educate workers to

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Working safety in the new normal

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers and food processors have had to adapt quickly to continue essential operations under strange, new rules. Months

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Plan Your Emergency Response

Plan your exposure response

How will you handle a COVID-19 positive case or potential outbreak? Plan ahead to minimize the risk to your employees and your business It’s easy

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Alliance Associate Members

Companies and organizations that share our vision of safer BC workplaces but who aren’t manufacturers themselves can join as Associate Members. Companies and organizations that

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Safety Pinnacles – Excellence Award NominationsSafety Excellence Awards | Nominations Close Feb 9 Celebrate your JHSC, your company, or an individual. The Safety Excellence Awards recognize BC manufacturing and food processing businesses for innovation and excellence in health and safety. Companies, teams, and leaders from across the province compete for these prestigious awards. Individual Safety Excellence Awards Soaring Eagle Leadership […]
Health and Safety TrainingSelf-paced, Classroom, and Conference Training OptionsMAKE IT SAFE | Interactive workshops for people and safety leaders and safety committees at MIS Vancouver Island Mar 31 and Okanagan April 23.Save Your Seats Safety Training | eLearning and Classroom Topics Health and safety training for your business—explore 60+ topics online. Schedule 8-hour certificate training for new JHSC […]
Building a Safety First Culture: Reducing Injury Rates through COR/OSSEIn 2022, Regency Fireplace Products faced significant safety and cultural challenges. High lost time injury rates and incidents, and low morale. Employees said they felt they were expendable, and safety was not a priority. Incidents and injuries were just accepted as part of their workplace culture. “When I joined Regency Fireplace in 2023, it was […]
Leading with Courage: Moving Past FearLeaders, by title or by nature, identify concerns, find solutions, and lead the way to success. They are often early to adopt new ideas, to try new strategies, and get to the heart of problem. The best ones lead with purpose and imagination, clearly articulating and rallying others around a shared vision. But leadership can […]
Make It Safe Youth Challenge Submission PortalMake It Safe Youth Challenge Explore the dynamic field of health and safety within the manufacturing and food processing industries. Part competition, part showcase, part networking career opportunity, the Youth Challenge introduces students to safety and technology-minded employers.  With a focus on student viewpoints and new technology, the 2026 Youth Challenge aims to inspire you to […]
Small BusinessSafety Support for Small Business Members You could go months, or even years, without an accident. But when the worst happens, the impact is devastating. Fewer than 20 employees? As a member of the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC, you are eligible for free health and safety support and templates, free safety training, and a […]
MAKE IT SAFE CANADA | Canadian OHS Regulations for Incident InvestigationSAFETY META WORLD Canadian OHS Regulations for Incident Investigation British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland & Labrador Yukon Northwest Territories & Nunavut Federal / Federally Regulated Companies​ British Columbia Regulations Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Occupational Health and Safety Part 2 Division 10 includes Incident Reporting […]
MAKE IT SAFE CANADA | Canadian OHS Regulations for Industrial Storage RackingMAKE IT SAFE CANADA Canadian OHS Regulations for Industrial Storage Racking British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland & Labrador Yukon Northwest Territories & Nunavut Federal / Federally Regulated Companies​ Canada-Wide Standards (and other Resources) Universally Applicable Canada-Wide Standards (and Other Resources) CSA A344:24 | User guide […]
MAKE IT SAFE CANADA | Canadian OHS Regulations for Workplace InspectionsMAKE IT SAFE CANADA Canadian OHS Regulations for Workplace Inspections British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland & Labrador Yukon Northwest Territories & Nunavut Federal / Federally Regulated Companies​ British Columbia Regulations Workers Compensation Act Part 2 Occupational Health and Safety BC’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation […]
Amendments to Parts 8 and 31 of the OHS Regulation Begin Apr 1Starting April 1, amendments to Parts 8 and 31 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation are in effect. These amendments update references to selected safety headgear and respirator standards. The amendments are intended to: Bring the Regulation in line with existing OHS Guidelines Reflect standards that are already widely used and accepted in practice Improve […]
A Culture of Prevention: Leading the Way to COR/OSSE CertificationIn 2015, when Breanne O’Neil joined the industrial slurry pump manufacturer as a talent acquisition manager, she saw an organization that cared, yet still operated with an “it’s how we’ve always done it” mindset. “Safety… always mattered,” she says. “We didn’t really have a lot of big problems, but it was a lot more procedural […]