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Beautiful British Columbia.](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/technical-safety-bc-provincial-regulator-transfer-to-bc-medium.jpg) # Railways 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/Skytrain_Vancouver-medium.jpg) ## SkyTrain Safety: 6 Tips for a Safe and Smooth Commute September 20, 2024 4 Minute read With so many people using the system every day, it's crucial to be aware of the potential risks and prioritize safety on your commute. Here are some essential tips for staying safe while waiting for your next train. [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/skytrain-safety-5-tips-for-a-safe-and-smooth-commute?hsLang=en) ![Black excellence in technical safety](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(3).png) ## 4 Black Inventors Who Changed Technical Safety February 1, 2023 4 Minute read 4 Black inventors that improved safety across railways, electrical, elevating and BPVR and made their mark in history. [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/4-black-inventors-who-changed-technical-safety?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/rail-winterization_1.jpg) ## 12 tips to ready your tracks for the winter November 13, 2020 4 Minute read Check out these tips to get your railway tracks ready for winter. [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/12-tips-to-ready-your-tracks-for-winter?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/istock-883560930.jpg) ## 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. [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/top-4-reasons-why-you-should-report-incidents-and-hazards?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pub_railc007.jpg) ## 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. [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/ask-railway-safety-officer-what-are-common-non-compliances-found-annual-audits?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/rail3487.jpg) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/blog/ask-railway-safety-officer-what-are-technical-safety-bcs-expectations-regarding-rail-crew?hsLang=en) [1](https://blog.technicalsafetybc.ca/tag/railways/page/1?hsLang=en) ## Subscribe for safety updates and insights Be the first to know about news from Technical Safety BC. Fill out the form to sign up today! Back to top [Report an incident](https://portal.technicalsafetybc.ca/report-incident/incident-reporting-form) [Contact us](https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/contact/contact-us) As a province-wide organization, Technical Safety BC respectfully recognizes that its employees live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the many Indigenous Nations that have thrived throughout British Columbia since time immemorial. 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