BCTA will be accepting applications for Year-three of the CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) Program from new applicants on August 9, 2021 and all applicants on September 13, 2021. One requirement - successful completion of this free, half-day training. The CleanBC HDVE Program, funded by the Province of British Columbia, offers rebates of up to […]
NSC HOURS OF SERVICE The NSC Hours of Service Session is designed for drivers, compliance officers and record-keepers. The course outlines the National Safety Code’s Hours of Service standard. It examines the various cycles available, exemptions, and the correct use of logging hours. As well, the course includes some information on US requirements and US regulations pertaining […]
This refresher on Commercial Vehicle Safety & Enforcement inspections will help you prevent potentially tragic accidents, save you money on costly repairs & fines and will help your maintenance department get ready for the Fall weather changes. Our CVSE presenters, Commercial Transport Enforcement officer Nicholas Leatham and Supervisor of Commercial Transport Allison Kelly, will touch […]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an abrupt shift in the nature of work systems across the globe has occurred with a dramatic increase in the number of people who are working remotely from their homes. Work From Home (WFH) is the “new way of working,” in which employees’ homes have become their workplaces. Going […]
This full day course focuses upon National Safety Code (NSC) compliance and record-keeping with an emphasis on preparing to be audited by NSC auditors. Completion of BCTA's NSC Program Course (Level I) or a good understanding of the NSC Regulations is required for this Level II Course. Records under discussion include: Hours of service and what is […]
Excelling as a Safety Professional While Maintaining Individual Wellness Serving as a safety professional is an important and valuable role, but it can also be difficult and taxing on personal wellness. Duties require attention to hazards, necessary regulations and preventative measures, along with risk assessments. All of which, often including potential worst-case scenarios affecting many […]
The office work environment is changing. These changes challenge what, and how health and safety information is delivered. This webinar will present results of several studies that investigated the physical and psychosocial risk factors for physical health in office workers in a traditional office environment and while working from home during the pandemic. This will […]
For the past year and a half, working from home has become the norm for many. This shift has provided a stronger focus on virtual workspaces and equipment. Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) headsets are increasingly moving towards consumer-friendly, everyday wearable form factors. Their eventual adoption offers the possibility of transforming how we work – in […]
Changes, Challenges & Champions – Driving Occupational Health & Safety Choices of Today SafetyDriven’s 6th Annual Speaker Series is coming to a screen near you on October 27, 2021! Transportation companies of all sizes face health and safety challenges. This year’s Speaker Series will examine those challenges and focus on managing change in a positive […]
Do you have employees who drive for work during winter months? It’s not too late to reduce their winter driving risks. The risk of being in a motor vehicle crash for work drivers increases by 27% during November through January. Learn about the tools and resources Shift into Winter has available for employers to help you plan, […]
Achieving equality of opportunity and choice in careers, jobs and work The Disability and Work in Canada 2021 (DWC 2021) Conference will be held virtually this year over four days in early December (December 1 & 2 and December 6 & 7) from 12:15 to 3:30 EDT. The theme for this year’s conference is the “Achieving […]
EVENT SUMMARY Women in Safety North America has an ongoing mission to recognize, celebrate and boost the careers of women in the profession, as well as to inspire the next generation of leaders. Having endured numerous federal lockdowns, it is now time for the health and safety community to come together to celebrate how much […]
