--- title: Technical Safety BC Blog (12) description: Safety tips and stories from Technical Safety BC. (12) --- [Skip to content](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/page/12#main-content) [![Technical Safety BC colour logo with gear](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/TSBC_Stacked_RGB%20300%20dpi%20-%20transparent%20background-1.png?width=600&height=179&name=TSBC_Stacked_RGB%20300%20dpi%20-%20transparent%20background-1.png "Technical Safety BC colour logo with gear")](https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/) [Visit main site](https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/) [Contact us](https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/contact/contact-us) ![Forest, rivers and mountains. Beautiful British Columbia.](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/technical-safety-bc-provincial-regulator-transfer-to-bc-medium.jpg) # Safety stories Through our safety stories, we share helpful information to help British Columbians have safe interactions with regulated equipment. For more safety information, [click here](https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/) to visit our main site. Filter by topic Homeowner Gas Contractor Electrical Asset Owner Ask A Safety Officer Homeowner Safety Passenger Ropeways Boiler, PV and Refrigeration Carbon Monoxide Public Safety Amusement Devices Elevating Devices Railways Alternative Safety Approaches CO Alarm Client Support FSR Smarter Safety Camping Chairlift Corporate news RV safety Skiing Travel Vacation extreme heat snowboarding ![](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/istock-1146472797%20(1).jpg) ## Stuck in an Elevator? 3 Things You Must Know August 28, 2019 3 Minute read Getting stuck in an elevator can be scary. But it's important to stay calm and know what to do - and not to do. Here are our recommendations. [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/stuck-elevator-3-things-you-must-know?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/istock-598158376%20(002).jpg) ## Ask a safety officer: Does installing a hot tub require a permit? August 21, 2019 2 Minute read If a licensed electrician is doing the install, is a permit still required? [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/ask-safety-officer-does-installing-hot-tub-require-permit?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/iStock-172895199-large%201.jpg) ## Ask a safety officer: Barbecue safety June 10, 2019 2 Minute read As the months get warmer and British Columbians fire up their barbecues, we've rounded up the most common gas barbecue questions our safety officers get asked. [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/ask-safety-officer-barbecue-safety?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/amusement%20ride_blog.jpg) ## Licence to thrill: Staying safe on amusement rides June 4, 2019 4 Minute read 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.  [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/licence-thrill-staying-safe-amusement-rides?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/safety-officer-inspections-1.jpg) ## Physical inspections: How do safety officers decide and prioritize? May 3, 2019 3 Minute read Physical inspections, how do safety officers decide and prioritize. What role does machine learning play in physical inspections. [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/physical-inspections-how-do-safety-officers-decide-and-prioritize?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Bouncy%20Castle%20Safety%20for%20Kids.jpg) ## 6 bouncy castle tips to keep your child safe April 24, 2019 3 Minute read 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. [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/6-bouncy-castle-tips-keep-your-child-safe?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Twitter_Excavation.jpg) ## The 1 thing you must do before you excavate April 5, 2019 2 Minute read Digging without checking if there are buried utilities can have serious consequences. Get the facts and call before you dig. [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/1-thing-you-must-do-you-excavate?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/brickwall-building-closed-887822.jpg) ## Spring home tune up tips March 27, 2019 2 Minute read Spring is here - which is a great time to consider having your gas-fueled appliances checked and "tuned up" to protect against carbon monoxide. [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/spring-home-tune-tips?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DockingDrawer_Permitted_0.jpg) ## Ask an electrical safety officer: Is installation of an electrical outlet inside a drawer permitted? March 6, 2019 1 Minute read In general, the BC Electrical Code does not allow the use of receptacles in cupboards and drawers. However, there are some exceptions. Learn more! 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