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26 May 2020

Technical Safety BC releases annual State of Safety report

The report provides a snapshot of results and efforts to assure safety in technical systems across British Columbia.

22 June 2018

Stay safe during wildfire season

Drying conditions contribute to an elevated risk of wildfires across many parts of the province. For residents in areas with a high risk of fire, there are potential hazards associated with gas and electrical equipment.

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11 May 2018

Technical Safety BC releases 2017 Annual Report

Technical Safety BC, formerly BC Safety Authority, released its 2017 Annual Report, which provides an overview of the organization’s operational and financial performance in relation to targets set in its 2017-2019 Business Plan and in alignment with their 10-Year Strategy.

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3 April 2018

Don’t forget to check for carbon monoxide safety this spring

Spring is often a busy time for preventative maintenance around the home now that the weather is warming up. But when it comes to gas and electrical appliance maintenance, Technical Safety BC is reminding homeowners to use licensed contractors and be aware of the risks of carbon monoxide (CO).

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1 April 2018

Technical Safety BC appoints two new directors

Technical Safety BC is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2018, each for a three-year term: David Guscott and Nancy Olewiler.

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2 February 2018

Technical Safety BC releases 2018-2020 business plan

Technical Safety BC has released its 2018-2020 Business Plan, outlining its goals for the next three years and defining how it will measure success.

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31 January 2018

Technical Safety BC following up with ammonia facilities

Technical Safety BC has been working with the refrigeration industry to help prevent ammonia exposure. We’ve been regularly reaching out to ammonia facilities to raise awareness about the dangers and prevention of accidental ammonia release incidents. The intent of our actions is focused on incident prevention and reducing safety risks. As part of this effort, Technical Safety BC issued a safety order on November 29 that outlined requirements for all public occupancy ammonia refrigeration plants to have their brine solution tested for the presence of ammonia.

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8 January 2018

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.

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4 December 2017

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.

Homeowner

Electrical

Fire Safety

1 December 2017

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:

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Passenger Ropeways

9 November 2017

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.

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Electrical

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