Embracing Emerging Technologies to Improve Safety in BC
May 30, 2018
3 Minute read
Artificial intelligence (AI), open source data, sensor technology, information modelling, and machine learning are big buzz words in the technology industry. Learn how we're using them to improve safety.
Home Suite Home: Gas and Electrical Safety in Rental Properties
May 15, 2018
4 Minute read
Every day Technical Safety BC receives reports of hazards from people across BC. Many of these individuals are renters who are concerned that their suites or buildings have unsafe electrical or gas equipment.
Have the Gas Fireplaces in Your Building Been Certified for Use in BC?
March 6, 2018
3 Minute read
Does your building have gas fireplaces manufactured by Canadian Fire Hearth Manufacturing Inc. and Luxor Manufacturing Inc.? If so, you’ll want to verify that they have a valid certification mark from an agency accredited by the Standards Council of Canada.
Determining the State of Safety in BC's Remote Off-Grid Communities
September 22, 2017
1 Minute read
Technical Safety BC worked with graduate students on a research project to gain insights into the approximately 280 remote communities in BC, 54 of which are considered off-grid.