Manufacturing
Communicable disease prevention
As of April 8, 2022, employers are no longer required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and must follow communicable disease guidance instead. Learn more.
Workplace safety is everyone's responsibility. Follow the links below for information and resources to help you understand the risks in manufacturing, and what you need to stay safe and keep your workplace safe. Additional information and resources are available from our industry partner, the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC (MSABC).
Follow the links below for resources and information relevant to these types of workplaces:
Resources
Safeguarding Machinery and Equipment
This manual is mainly for employers, but it contains useful information for everyone who owns, operates, maintains, or sells powered machinery and equipment. Divided into three main parts, the content...
Controlling Hazardous Energy: De-Energization and Lockout
De-energization and lockout prevents the release of hazardous energy that could cause injury to workers. This resource is mainly for employers, though the information is relevant for joint health...
Anhydrous ammonia safety for industrial refrigeration systems: Guide to risk identification and controls for employers
Use this self-assessment tool to better understand the risk that anhydrous ammonia (ammonia) in industrial refrigeration systems can present to the workplace. It will help you determine whether your...
Highlights
- WorkSafeBC develops new safety resource for manufacturing sector Published on: October 12, 2022
- New book helps employers prevent slips, trips, and falls in the workplace Published on: January 15, 2021
- New videos highlight the hazards of potential and kinetic energy and how employers can reduce the risks Published on: December 16, 2020
- New video highlights how process safety can protect workers and communities Published on: September 16, 2020
Featured Content
Toolbox Meeting Guides
A simple format for conducting effective toolbox talks on the manufacturing safety topics.
Recent incidents
Incident summaries to alert employers and workers to hazards in their industries.2022-10-06 21:54:30