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:

Boiler, PV and Refrigeration

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.

Homeowner

Electrical

20 September 2017

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.”

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Contractor

Asset Owner

About

26 July 2017

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.

Homeowner

Gas

Electrical

Safety Information

26 June 2017

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.

Homeowner

Gas

25 May 2017

BC Safety Authority releases 2016 State of Safety Report

BC Safety Authority (BCSA) released its 2016 State of Safety Report, a comprehensive overview of BCSA’s activities and information analysis, including data on installation and operating assessments, incident investigations, as well as research and enforcement activities. The report is designed to help people understand technical trends and use the knowledge to make informed safety decisions.

Contractor

Asset Owner

Boiler, PV and Refrigeration

19 May 2017

Technical Safety BC-led boiler investigation influences global standards

Have you ever waited a moment too long to light a barbecue and been surprised by the “whoosh” as built-up gas ignites? Safety professionals call this a “hard light-off” or delayed ignition and, if you are outside, the result is typically a yelp followed by jokes about singed eyebrows.

Asset Owner

Boiler, PV and Refrigeration

Gas

Safety Story

10 April 2017

Lack of venting system caused carbon monoxide exposure in fatal incident near Ashcroft

BC Safety Authority (BCSA) has identified that the lack of a venting system caused carbon monoxide (CO) exposure, which is believed to have taken the lives of four people near Ashcroft, B.C on March 24. The BC Coroners Service is further investigating the cause of death and BCSA is working in collaboration with the Coroner.

Gas

Carbon Monoxide

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