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    Ask a gas safety officer: What type of permit is required for a mobile camp?

    Mobile camps may consist of relocatable structures consisting of multiple certified mobile trailers/manufactured buildings which are not considered certified mobile homes. They are considered as a unit and require a commercial installation permit per unit.
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    Ask a Railway Safety Officer: What Are the Common Non-Compliances Found in Annual Audits?

    Common non-compliances in railway audits: crew proficiency testing, track inspection records, and pre-trip periodic mechanical inspections.
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    Ask a Railway Safety Officer: What Are Technical Safety BC’s Expectations Regarding Rail Crew Qualifications?

    Technical Safety BC railway safety audits assess whether railways and their crews understand and comply with the applicable rules and regulations
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    Ask an Electrical Safety Officer: Are Radiant Ceiling Heating Panels Allowed in Canada?

    In 1993 and 1994, the province of British Columbia issued disconnect orders for specific types of radiant ceiling heating panels.
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    Ask a Gas Safety Officer: Why Does Gas Piping Need to Be Bonded?

    ​​​​​​​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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    Ask a Gas Safety Officer: Can an Apprentice Receive Supervision Over the Phone?

    The Safety Standards General Regulation outlines who can perform regulated work and specifies how apprentices are supervised.
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    Ask a PR Safety Officer: What to Do When Installing a Mountain Coaster?

    Thinking about installing a mountain coaster at your ski area? Learn what you need to do to install a mountain coaster here.
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    Ask a PR Safety Officer: What to Do When Relocating a Passenger Conveyor?

    Wanting to relocate a passenger conveyor? Find out what you need to do here.
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    Ask a PR Safety Officer: When and How Many Pre-Operational Inspection Declarations Must Be Submitted?

    Find out when and how many Pre-Operational Inspection Declarations need to be submitted here.
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