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Own an Elevator or Escalator? Here's What You Need to Know
November 20, 2018
4 Minute read
Own an elevator or escalator? Here Technical Safety BC answer some of the common questions asked from elevating device asset owners.
9 Refrigeration Safety Tips
November 19, 2018
4 Minute read
These nine recommendations are based on our investigation findings from the Fernie Memorial Arena on October 17, 2017
Ask a Railway Safety Officer: What Are the Common Non-Compliances Found in Annual Audits?
November 15, 2018
3 Minute read
Common non-compliances in railway audits: crew proficiency testing, track inspection records, and pre-trip periodic mechanical inspections.
Ask a Railway Safety Officer: What Are Technical Safety BC’s Expectations Regarding Rail Crew Qualifications?
November 15, 2018
1 Minute read
Technical Safety BC railway safety audits assess whether railways and their crews understand and comply with the applicable rules and regulations
Safety Officer Visiting Your House? 3 Ways to Tell It’s Really Us
November 13, 2018
2 Minute read
How to know whether someone requesting entrance to your home really represents Technical Safety BC or not.
10 Escalator Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
November 9, 2018
2 Minute read
Surprising facts about elevators that you've never heard before.
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.
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