Homeowners

Commuter train lines like SkyTrain and Canada Line are very safe but there are always things we can do to make our trips safer.

Don’t Rush

Respect the Edge

Hang On 

No Wheels on Escalators 

Reporting an Incident

Incidents can be reported at anytime. If you are currently on a train or in a station and have been involved in or witnessed an injury or incident, report it in-person to:

• Skytrain or Canada Line customer service representatives
• Transit Police

You can also report incidents online to: www.translink.ca

And by phone: Transit Police Non-emergency Line (604-515-8300).

Understand gas hazards and you’re on the way to making your home and leisure activities safer than ever. The following safety tips are a great starting point to help make sure you’ve removed any risky products.

Safety tips

Call Before You Dig Safety Tips
Hire a Licensed Contractor Safety Tips
Get Permits for Home Renovations Safety Tips
Regularly Inspect Gas Appliances Safety Tips
Be Aware of Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
Handle Propane Properly Safety Tips
Grilling Safety Checklist Safety Tips

Understand electrical hazards and you’re on the way to making your home and leisure activities safer than ever. The following safety tips are a great starting point to make sure you’ve removed any risky products.

Safety tips

Hire a Licensed Contractor Safety Tips
Get Permits for Home Renovations Safety Tips
Is Your Home Ready for Winter Safety Tips

Gas and electrical safety affects everyone. If you’re a homeowner who is renovating or performing maintenance on your home, it’s important to take safety precautions. Even if you hire contractors, it’s important to be aware of safety risks.

Picture this scene – a landscaper begins digging and hits a gas pipe just two meters from your home. The gas ignites and fire starts to spread. Thankfully, some quick thinking action averts a disaster, but had you or the landscaper called BC One Call service before digging, you could have avoided danger altogether.  

Check out and download our electrical or gas safety tips for homeowners.

Have you seen our Thinkpermit site yet? It contains all you need to get started with gas and electrical projects in your home, as well as how to get your permits.