Safety Basics
Tools for Training Young and New Workers
WorkSafeBC has developed these tools for employers to meet regulatory requirements for new and young worker orientation and training.
WHMIS 2015: The Basics
This book explains the basics of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). It is also available in seven other languages: French, Korean, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.
Students Design Cookie Dough Dispenser to Reduce MSIs
Bakery owners and other F&B companies may be interested in this contest-winning design for a cookie dough dispensing machine that may help reduce repetitive strain injuries.
Tactical Communication Does Not Equal Workplace Violence Prevention
Tactical communication strategies to help workers respond to workplace violence.
Customer Conflict – Employee Stress, Safety and the Bottom Line
Customer Conflict – Employee Stress, Safety and the Bottom Line 6 key training components to assist in dealing with customer conflict and difficult situations. go2HR is BC’s tourism and hospitality, human resources and health & safety association driving strong workforces and safe workplaces that deliver world class tourism and hospitality experiences in British Columbia. Follow… Continue reading Customer Conflict – Employee Stress, Safety and the Bottom Line
PreparedBC: Emergency Planning Resources for Tourism Operators
When natural disasters strike, tourism operators play a vital role in providing information, direction, and guidance for tourists and visitors unfamiliar with BC and its potential hazards. Below you will find many industry-specific resources available for your use in preparing for emergencies when they occur, including ways to prepare for tsunami, wildfire, flood, wildlife encounters, avalanche, and other natural and recreation-related risks. Check out drill manuals and preparedness guides and plans, BC-wide safety awareness events, and channels to stay connected with the most up-to-date weather and emergency alerts. By sharing this information with your staff and guests, you can help prepare them for various emergency scenarios and ensure a high standard of safety.
Shift into Winter
This website includes resources and training tools to help drivers stay safe on the road during the winter.
WHMIS 2015: The Workplace Label
This toolbox meeting guide describes when workplace labels are needed, as well as information requirements and formatting guidelines.
WHMIS 2015: Safety Data Sheets
This toolbox meeting guide describes supplier and employer responsibilities. It also lists the 16 sections of an SDS and discusses how and when workers should use SDSs.
WHMIS 2015: The Supplier Label
This toolbox meeting guide describes the six information items that must be included on WHMIS 2015 supplier labels, as well as formatting guidelines for the labels.