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9 Must-Know Escalator Safety Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe
November 8, 2018
3 Minute read
During Elevator and Escalator Safety Awareness Week (November 9 – 15), we remind parents and caregivers of the importance of teaching kids some basic escalator safety tips and modeling safe behaviour yourself.
Ask an Electrical Safety Officer: Are Radiant Ceiling Heating Panels Allowed in Canada?
November 8, 2018
1 Minute read
In 1993 and 1994, the province of British Columbia issued disconnect orders for specific types of radiant ceiling heating panels.
Ask a Gas Safety Officer: Why Does Gas Piping Need to Be Bonded?
November 5, 2018
1 Minute read
Electrical bonding is the practice of intentionally electrically connecting all exposed metallic items not designed to carry electricity in a room or building as protection from electric shock.
Ask a Gas Safety Officer: Can an Apprentice Receive Supervision Over the Phone?
November 5, 2018
1 Minute read
The Safety Standards General Regulation outlines who can perform regulated work and specifies how apprentices are supervised.
Reporting Passenger Ropeways Incidents and Hazards
October 18, 2018
2 Minute read
All incidents and hazards involving Passenger Ropeways are to be reported to Technical Safety BC immediately or as soon as practicable.
Ask a PR Safety Officer: What to Do When Installing a Mountain Coaster?
October 15, 2018
3 Minute read
Thinking about installing a mountain coaster at your ski area? Learn what you need to do to install a mountain coaster here.
Ask a PR Safety Officer: What to Do When Relocating a Passenger Conveyor?
October 15, 2018
2 Minute read
Wanting to relocate a passenger conveyor? Find out what you need to do here.
Ask a PR Safety Officer: When and How Many Pre-Operational Inspection Declarations Must Be Submitted?
October 15, 2018
3 Minute read
Find out when and how many Pre-Operational Inspection Declarations need to be submitted here.
New Electrical Installation Permit Fees for Renewable Energy Systems
October 2, 2018
3 Minute read
Going solar? We've introduced a new set of lowered fees for renewable energy systems, generators and batteries.
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