Pre-use and periodic inspections

During operation, equipment can suffer from wear and tear, and even abuse. Regular documented inspections and maintenance are typically mandatory under manufactures instructions, CSA standards and/or WorkSafeBC regulations. Best habit is to just do it, document it and...

New Section in our Site

Check out our new Resources section under our “About” tab: Resources The section allows you to check out, print or forward information about our services and knowledge sharing posters. Check back often – We will keep adding material as soon as is...

Bosuns Chair AKA Boatswain’s chair

The use of a Bosun’s chair has increased dramatically in recent decades. What was once almost exclusive to exterior building maintenance is now common place for new construction. Originally a tool used on ships (the origin of “boat” in Boatswain),...

2016 SPMABC Conference

Had a great time speaking at the 2016 SPMABC Conference today. With ladder safety being such a major focus this year, today’s topics on fall protection, ladder use and having an effective safety management system gathered lots of questions.  While 1 hour is not...

Fall Protection Control Zone – Update

In December 2015, WorkSafeBC has done some changes to the guidelines for Part 11 – Fall Protection. The changes address the “work procedures acceptable to the Board” that can be used when the Elimination-Guardrails-Fall Restraint-Fall Arrest Hierarchy is not...