2010 News Archive

8 December 2010

Holiday Lights Safety Tips for the Home

Here are the following electrical safety tips for setting up your holiday lighting:

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23 November 2010

Office closures during the holiday season

Please note that all BC Safety Authority (BCSA) offices will be closed on:

22 November 2010

Ski lift safety tips

The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) suggests the following tips to ensure a safe ski lift experience... Read More

18 November 2010

Fees for permits to remain frozen

The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) has announced that for 2011, fees for most services and permits... Read More

19 October 2010

Honouring our 2010 Safety Superheroes

The 6th Annual Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Public Safety on November 23, 2010 will... Read More

15 October 2010

Top 100 Employer for 2011

The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) has been recognized as a top employer for 2011 by the organizers... Read More

23 September 2010

7 hot tips for 7 technologies

Check out and download the newest edition of... Read More

22 September 2010

133 enforcement actions issued

A total of 133 enforcement actions* were taken by the BC Safety Authority (BCSA) against... Read More

13 September 2010

Why you should equate autumn with appliances

There’s more to autumn than colourful falling leaves. It’s also a good time for homeowners to... Read More

8 September 2010

CEO Retirement and Search Process

A message from the Chair of the Board of Directors, BC Safety Authority, regarding... Read More

5 August 2010

2009 State of Safety Report Released

The 2009 State of Safety Report is a summary of our research and data analysis to observe... Read More

20 July 2010

Dig yourself into a safer situation!

Contact BC One Call first; it makes a hole lot of sense.

When it comes to digging in... Read More

13 July 2010

Safety Authority makes six recommendations following investigation of ski lift tower ice-jacking

The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) released today a detailed 73-page report with six recommendations... Read More

12 July 2010

Help Us Find Safety Superheroes

The sixth annual Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Public Safety is seeking nominations to honour... Read More

1 July 2010

BC Safety Authority releases new fee schedules.

The following fee schedules with the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) are now available on the... Read More

28 June 2010

Summertime and the grillin' is easy...but is it safe?

Summer has arrived and there’s a whole season of camping and barbecuing ahead but be aware of... Read More

23 June 2010

BC Safety Authority clients advised that HST goes into effect July 1st.

Effective July 1, 2010 the BC Safety Authority will collect the HST for those services... Read More

17 June 2010

BC Safety Authority steps up enforcement to keep the province safe.

The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) announced at its annual public meeting on June 16 that... Read More

7 June 2010

Ready to go on that amusement ride? Remember to play safe.

Whether you’re taking a spin on a traditional carousel or a scream-inducing drop on a roller... Read More

1 June 2010

BC Safety Authority 2009 Annual Report.

The Annual Report 2009 is now available online in the... Read More

6 May 2010

Thinking of renovations? Think safety!

Warmer weather means the perfect time to start planning those upgrades and additions you’ve been... Read More

1 May 2010

BCSA Annual Public Meeting on June 16, 2010

The British Columbia Safety Authority will hold its sixth Annual Public Meeting on June 16, 2010... Read More