Raising the Bar: Improving Safe Chairlift Behaviour with Salient Signage
January 14, 2025
3 Minute read
With the number of incidents involving falls from carriers increasing over previous years, we used a behavioural insights approach and partnered with Sun Peaks Resort to test whether salient signage would improve restraining bar usage.
5 Common Mistakes Families Should Avoid When Riding the Chairlift
March 17, 2023
4 Minute read
To ensure you and your family have a safe, fun-filled day on the slopes, we’ve put together a list of the most common mistakes we see on the chairlift.
Ski haul rope hit by truck
April 23, 2021
2 Minute read
A haul rope was hit by a dump truck driving on a mountain road—leading to a non-detained deropement and major damage to the overall ropeway.
Top 5 tips for keeping your kids safe on the chairlift this ski season
December 7, 2020
3 Minute read
Technical Safety BC's top 5 tips for keeping your kids safe on the chairlift this season.
Passenger ropeway and conveyor safety inspections
October 13, 2020
4 Minute read
The following list will help you prepare for your next safety inspection for your ski lift or passenger converyor.
TIPS UP! 10 safety tips to know before riding a chairlift
October 13, 2020
3 Minute read
10 tips to help make your experience riding a chairlift as safe as possible.
When on the slopes think safety over selfie
December 19, 2019
1 Minute read
Put safety over selfies. The biggest sources of chairlift related injury are unruly behaviour, distracted activity, and failure to follow safety signage.
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.
Top 4 reasons why you should report incidents and hazards
February 21, 2019
2 Minute read
Do you know why you should report incidents and hazards? Here are four reasons than can benefit your organization.