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              Licence to thrill: Staying safe on amusement rides
                    June 4, 2019
                  
                  
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                  The sun is shining, school is almost out, and the lure of outdoor amusement parks may be calling. But whether your kids enjoy a gentle spin on a traditional carousel, or a scream-inducing drop on a roller coaster, what you may not realize is that amusement parks can be a source of injuries, if you don't follow the necessary precautions. 
                
              
              Physical inspections: How do safety officers decide and prioritize?
                    May 3, 2019
                  
                  
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                  Physical inspections, how do safety officers decide and prioritize. What role does machine learning play in physical inspections.
                
              
              6 bouncy castle tips to keep your child safe
                    April 24, 2019
                  
                  
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                  More bouncy castles are appearing at events but how do you know they are safe? Read our bouncy castle tips to keep your child safe.
                
              
              The 1 thing you must do before you excavate
                    April 5, 2019
                  
                  
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                  Digging without checking if there are buried utilities can have serious consequences. Get the facts and call before you dig.
                
              
              Spring home tune up tips
                    March 27, 2019
                  
                  
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                  Spring is here - which is a great time to consider having your gas-fueled appliances checked and "tuned up" to protect against carbon monoxide.
                
              
              Ask an electrical safety officer: Is installation of an electrical outlet inside a drawer permitted?
                    March 6, 2019
                  
                  
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                  In general, the BC Electrical Code does not allow the use of receptacles in cupboards and drawers. However, there are some exceptions. Learn more!
                
              
              Ask an electrical safety officer: I'm installing a natural gas stove. Is an outside-vented range hood mandatory or can I use a recirculating range hood?
                    March 5, 2019
                  
                  
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                  Unless the installation instructions of the new range specifically require an exhaust hood vented to the outdoors, there is no other code requirement under the Gas Safety Regulation which requires a hood for a residential range.
                
              
              Buying and selling manufactured homes
                    February 25, 2019
                  
                  
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                  Manufactured homes are considered regulated products, which means there are specific safety considerations. Here’s what to know before you buy or sell one.
                
              
              Top 4 reasons why you should report incidents and hazards
                    February 21, 2019
                  
                  
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                  Do you know why you should report incidents and hazards? Here are four reasons than can benefit your organization.
                
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