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Health & Safety Programs
COR® Program
COR® is a voluntary employer certification program intended to motivate employers to take a proactive role in occupational health and safety. COR® certification is issued by WorkSafeBC to an employer who has successfully implemented an effective OHSMS and has passed a certification audit.
NCSO® / NHSA™ Designation
The National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO®) and National Health & Safety Administrator (NHSA™) designations offer proof of competency in construction safety at a nationally-recognized level. This program delivers practical training in a range of construction safety management skills and principles.
TCP Program
The BCCSA's Traffic Control Person (TCP) Program is British Columbia's most established training program for traffic control. We train numerous TCPs across the province. Our program offers courses for both individuals new to traffic control and those seeking renewal.
CCPO Program
Individuals who hold the Certified Concrete Pump Operator Certification (CCPO) have demonstrated their theoretical understanding of concrete pump operations, and have proven their ability to effectively apply this knowledge while working in the field.
Asbestos Worker Certification
The government of British Columbia has introduced new asbestos worker certification regulations to enhance safety. These rules stipulate that those conducting asbestos abatement work in BC must be trained and certified, while employers are obligated to secure licenses.
Fire & Flood Restoration Program
The Fire & Flood Restoration Program (FFRP) is an initiative aimed at enhancing safety within the restoration industry. Through this program, we offer a range of safety training modules and valuable resources tailored to the needs of professionals in the restoration field.
THARR Program
The Technical High Angle Rope Rescue Program (THARRP) prepares fire department personnel in technical rope rescue techniques, specifically for rescuing workers in distress at elevated heights, such as tower crane operators.
Health & Safety Training
Training Catalogue
All instructor-led, self-paced, classroom, and online training offered by the BCCSA.
Training Schedule
Find and register for upcoming BCCSA training available throughout the province, in sortable list view.
Training Calendar
Find and register for upcoming BCCSA training in month-to-month calendar view.
Student Audit Assignment
The Student Audit Assignment is required to attain BCCSA’s COR® Internal Auditor certification. Microsoft Excel is required.
Prime Contractor ResponsibilitiesNEW!
This interactive, video-based course delivers a comprehensive examination of the roles and responsibilities of prime contractors in British Columbia’s construction sector. It covers regulatory requirements, coordination practices in multi-employer settings, and the occupational health and safety systems needed to support compliance and effective oversight.
Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA)NEW!
HMA covers 11 different hazardous materials and outlines the hazards associated with each material, as well as the negative health effects they can cause. HMA also covers recommended practices relating to the removal, control, and disposal of hazardous material. The materials covered are commonly found in restoration work, including lead, mould, chemicals, and more. HMA is also available at no cost to anyone employed in the fire and flood restoration industry.
Minds at Work for ConstructionNEW!
Our Minds at Work for Construction training is divided into two parts: Part 1 is designed to increase mental health awareness, its workplace impact, and challenges stereotypes. Part 2 equips supervisors and foremen with tools and strategies to manage mental health issues within their teams.
Principles of Health & Safety Management (PHSM)
Our PHSM eLearning course is designed to provide clear guidance and practical instruction for creating a concise and effective Health & Safety manual. This manual not only ensures compliance with regulations but also prioritizes the well-being of your workers.
SiteReadyBC
SiteReadyBC is the first comprehensive construction site safety orientation program created specifically for British Columbia. It equips workers with essential knowledge to comprehend safety regulations on any construction site in the province and empowers them to work confidently.
Dust Extractor Vacuums (DEV) Safe Use & Maintenance CourseNEW!
Our DEV eLearning course serves as a comprehensive guide on the safe utilization of dust extractor vacuums for managing exposure to respirable crystalline silica in construction settings.
Webinar Series
Our Webinar Series is designed to offer in-depth insights, expert guidance, and practical solutions on a broad range of OHS topics. We delve into the critical aspects of maintaining a safe and secure workplace.
Health & Safety Resources
Silica Control Tool®
The Silica Control Tool® assists employers in performing thorough risk assessments and implementing effective controls and safe work practices in situations where silica dust poses a potential occupational hazard.
First Aid Assessment
Every employer in B.C. needs to prepare a written first aid assessment for each of their workplaces. This app is designed to help construction employers to determine the first aid equipment, supplies, and facilities required at each of your workplaces.
OHS Resource Catalogue
Discover our library of occupational health & safety resources, including documents, materials, files, and links. Our resources are designed to support you in promoting workplace health & safety and mitigating occupational hazards effectively.
Regional Safety Advisors (RSAs)
BCCSA Regional Safety Advisors (RSAs) serve the entire province of British Columbia and provide free, hands-on assistance to BCCSA members of all sizes.
Our experienced RSAs can assist with various OHS inquiries, such as WorkSafeBC regulations, safety program development, materials preparation, and readiness for COR® certification.
RE-MIND Work to Wellness
RE-MIND is dedicated to enhancing BC construction workers' access to mental health information and support services. RE-MIND encompasses the content available on the RE-MIND website, as well as The Lone Hunter video and Toolbox Talk resources.
Safety Climate Tool
Assess and strengthen your organization’s safety culture with the Safety Climate Tool survey—a quick, anonymous, 10-15 minute survey designed to capture how safety is truly perceived across all levels of your workforce. With customizable questions and easy online or paper-based access, this tool offers actionable insights to help foster a safer, more proactive working environment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Responses to the most frequently asked questions we receive. If you have any additional questions or require further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help and ensure you have all the information you need.
OHS Glossary
List of terms and definitions related to construction occupational health & safety (OHS). This glossary serves as a reference to terminology commonly used in the field.
Health & Safety Services
Injury Management Service (IMS)
The BCCSA Injury Management Service (IMS) is designed to simplify the process and provide practical solutions to:
- Keep injured workers in meaningful work as soon as possible.
- Help employers understand and effectively control injury-related costs.
Did You Know!
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Hands-on Assistance
BCCSA's Regional Safety Advisors (RSAs) offer free, hands-on assistance to all BCCSA members across British Columbia. Our knowledgeable RSAs can help with a range of OHS topics, including WorkSafeBC regulations, safety program development, preparing materials, and readiness for COR® certification.
RSA Hotline
To connect with an RSA for general safety advice and consultation:
- Phone: 1 (800) 630-2664
- E-mail: rsa@bccsa.ca
- Schedule an appointment
- Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Weekends & Holidays: Closed
Health & Safety Committees
The BCCSA serves on committees that examine select matters involving occupational health & safety in BC.
Health & Safety Store
Health & Safety Materials
OHS handbooks, guides, manuals, and other materials for your workplace.
Supervisor Logbook
Designed with safety in mind and developed for construction supervisors, keep record of your daily activities.
BCCSA Event Registrations
Register and join us in upcoming events.
Safety on Tour
Safety on Tour is a BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) program that delivers live safety demonstrations directly to your worksite, school, or community.
Delivered through a custom-built mobile trailer, the program takes safety learning on the road, helping workers, students, and employers experience real-world safety scenarios firsthand.
Each visit features hands-on demonstrations that make key safety principles memorable, engaging, and practical. Whether it’s showing the force of a fall, the protection offered by proper eyewear, or the difference safe lifting can make, Safety on Tour turns safety knowledge into experience.
Book with Safety on Tour Now
Book a visit to your construction site, trade school, industry event, or community gathering and bring BCCSA's safety expertise directly to your team.
What is Safety on Tour?
Employing a state-of-the-art tour trailer, Safety on Tour offers safety demonstrations at construction sites, schools, trade shows, and community events in every corner of the province.
Operated by the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA), Safety on Tour is an innovative program designed to build awareness of BCCSA safety programs among people and communities, especially outside of the Lower Mainland, removing travel barriers and sharing a message of safety as a shared responsibility.
Core Safety Demonstrations
Safety on Tour currently offers five engaging demonstrations:
- Fall Arrest: Shows the force of a fall and how proper harness use prevents injury.
- Head Protection: Reveals how hard hats and helmets protect against serious impacts.
- Eye Protection: Uses visual impact testing to compare different types of eyewear.
- Hand Safety: Illustrates how cut-resistant gloves protect against common tool hazards.
- Safe Lifting: Demonstrates how correct lifting techniques reduce strain and injury risk.
Each demonstration is designed to make safety lessons real, relatable, and unforgettable. Participants leave with a renewed awareness of how small choices can prevent serious injuries.
How Does Safety on Tour Engage Audiences?
Safety on Tour raises awareness about workplace safety through short, impactful visual and interactive demonstrations that often involve audience volunteers. Demonstrations create tangible experiences by employing real-world simulations of common safety hazards. Presenters employ relatable stories, share real injury cases, and use humour to make safety messages memorable. Whether they’re working in construction, students, or DIY-ers, audiences receive impactful lessons, highlighting examples that are relevant to their experience, and encouraging follow-up formal training.
Book a Demonstration
Safety on Tour visits are free for participants and available to construction sites, schools, trade shows, and community events across British Columbia. Group sizes are typically limited to about 35 participants to keep the experience interactive.
Bookings are subject to weather, seasons, and scheduling.
Ready to Request a Visit?
Wherever you are in British Columbia, Safety on Tour can come to you.
Click the button below to launch the Safety on Tour booking form.
After you submit the form, our team will follow up with next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can book Safety on Tour?
Employers, educators, event organizers, and community safety leaders can request a visit anywhere in British Columbia.
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Can you tell me more about the Safety on Tour Trailer?
The BCCSA Safety on Tour Trailer measures 17 feet long and seven feet wide and weighs about 3,000 kilograms. It was built in Canada by SanDale Fabrication of Grande Pointe, Manitoba and is hauled by a BCCSA-branded Ford F-250.
The trailer is designed to set up at active construction sites, schools, trade shows, safety days, town squares, community events, and even on the premises of local businesses. An onboard generator can power the demonstrations when no external electrical source is available.
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How does a demonstration work?
Our trained facilitator delivers five interactive safety demonstrations from a mobile trailer. Each demonstration combines practical examples, real tools, and relatable stories to make safety messages memorable.
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How much does it cost?
There is no cost for participants. You only provide the space and audience.
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What should I prepare for a visit?
An outdoor or indoor space large enough to safely accommodate the trailer and audience. The trailer is approximately 17 feet long and 7 feet wide, equipped with an onboard generator for remote operation.
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Who operates the program?
Safety on Tour is managed by the BC Construction Safety Alliance, a not-for-profit organization representing over 52,000 employers and 220,000 workers across British Columbia.
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How many people can attend?
Groups of about 35 people are ideal for keeping sessions interactive. For larger events, demonstrations can be repeated during the day.
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When does Safety on Tour run?
Outdoor demonstrations typically run from May to October, when weather allows. Winter engagements are limited to indoor or covered venues such as warehouses, technical schools, and large conference spaces. Demand is highest during peak season, and routes are planned to cluster engagements geographically when possible.
Safety on Tour Booking Form
To request a visit, complete the booking form below. We want to hear from you!
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BCCSA Training
TRANSFER & CANCELLATION POLICY
Transfer/Cancellation
To transfer or cancel a registration, you must send a written confirmation to training@bccsa.ca If written notification is not received within the stated time frame, the full course fee will be charged.
- In Person: Contact the training department 7 full days in advance to cancel an in-person course.
- VILT (Zoom): Contact the training department 14 full days in advance to cancel a VILT course
The BCCSA and its venue partners reserve the right to cancel any courses due to insufficient enrollment or other causes. In this case, you will be notified by the BCCSA through phone call or email at least 5 business days prior to the course.
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