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Technical Safety BC recommends trampoline parks receive safety oversight under the Safety Code for Amusement Rides and Devices
Vancouver, BC (July 17, 2019) – To improve public safety, Technical Safety BC has made a recommendation to the Government of British Columbia that trampoline parks be regulated.
Compliance and Enforcement fees introduced to level the playing field
As of February 1, 2018, compliance and enforcement fees will be charged for investigation of unpermitted or undervalued work, compliance audits, re-inspections, and more.
Technical Safety BC partners with Generation R to deliver an ethics roadmap for Artificial Intelligence and data analytics initiative
Generation R and Technical Safety BC are pleased to announce the completion of the first ethics roadmap for a software-based decision support system.
Technical Safety BC welcomes new board appointment
Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, has appointed Gail Stephens to Technical Safety BC’s board of directors for a three-year term.
Light it up, don’t burn it down: 10 holiday decorating tips for electrical safety
As the holiday season approaches, Technical Safety BC is reminding British Columbians to protect their families and their homes by keeping some electrical safety tips in mind.
Technical Safety BC launches new and improved online services
Technical Safety BC has introduced a new and improved online system that will make it easier for clients to quickly complete transactions and view safety information. With the new system, clients* can easily:
Don't be tripping', warns Technical Safety BC
It seems harmless enough – a circuit breaker in your home trips. You calmly walk over to the electrical panel and reset it. But you may be putting yourself and your family at risk by not identifying the root cause of the problem. Learn more about this and other important safety tips related to electrical breakers.
BC Safety Authority is now Technical Safety BC
BC Safety Authority today announced that it is adopting a new operating name and identity. From now on, BC Safety Authority will be known as “Technical Safety BC.”
Do you know about CO?
You can’t see it. You can’t smell it. You’ve probably never thought about it. But make no mistake: it’s out there. And it could kill you. We’re talking about carbon monoxide (CO), an invisible, odourless, tasteless gas produced when wood, natural gas, or anything organic burns incompletely.
Returning home after wildfires? Here’s what you need to know
As people begin returning to their homes after wildfires, Technical Safety BC would like to urge homeowners to take safety precautions around gas and electrical systems and equipment.
Avoid these six common barbecue dangers
Before you fire up the grill, take some basic safety precautions! Each year, Technical Safety BC receives reports of incidents resulting from gas barbecues. The most dangerous time to use a grill is at the beginning of the barbecue season, after equipment hasn’t been used for a while. Here are six common barbecue safety mistakes – and how to avoid them.
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