Am I a member of the BC Food Processors Health and Safety Council?
All businesses that are part of WorkSafeBC’s subsector 7110 are automatically members; 711001, 711002,711003, 711004, 711005, 711006, 711007, 711008, 711010, 711011, 711012, 711013, 711014, 711015, 711017, 711018, 711019, 711020, 711021, 711022.
What is a voting member?
A voting member is a member who has completed the application form and their application has been verified by the Board of Directors.
What is a non-voting member?
A non-voting member is any business classed within subsector 7110. However, the non-voting member is not able to vote on issues.
What is an association member?
An association member is any food or beverage processing organization in BC that is not classified under WorkSafeBC subsector 7110.Are you related to food safety management or HACCP?
No, the Safety Council is dedicated to reducing injury and accidents of people working in the food and beverage industry. For more information on food safety please visit the Canadian Food Inspection website at www.inspection.gc.ca
What does the Safety Council do?
The Safety Council provides health and safety resources for manufacturers in the food and beverage industry. The Safety Council is also the Certifying Partner for the Certificate of Recognition program for the food and beverage industry in the province of British Columbia.
What is the relationship of the Safety Council to WorkSafeBC?
The Safety Council is an organization independent of WorkSafeBC. The Safety Council is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors represents a broad spectrum of the food and beverage industry. The Safety Council is not a regulatory enforcement body. The goal of the Safety Council is to prevent injury through effective health and safety program management.
You are a not-for-profit organization, why I am invoiced for products?
The Safety Council strives to provide products and services to you at the lowest cost possible. The products and services are priced to help fund the administration costs of the Safety Council.
How is the Safety Council funded?
The safety council is funded through levies on workers compensation premiums paid by subsector 7110.
Can I reproduce or copy materials produced by the Safety Council?
No, any video products, audio recordings or books produced by the Safety Council are subject to copyright and remain the sole possession of the Council. The use of unaltered excerpts or quotes from material is permitted if the Safety Council is clearly acknowledged as the source. For any other use, please contact the Safety Council.
What is a Certifying Partner?
A Certifying Partner (CP) is a safety association recognized by WorkSafeBC as having in-depth industry knowledge used to promote and develop workplace health and safety. The CP helps the employer to implement an effective health and safety management system. The CP also aids the employer in completing and passing an audit.
What is a Certificate of Recognition (COR)?
A Certificate of Recognition (COR) is awarded to employers who implement and maintain an occupational health and safety management system that exceeds regulatory requirements. A COR recognizes employers who successfully meet audit standards.
How much does achieving COR cost?
Potential costs for COR participation includes the cost for required training, the cost to perform audits, and the cost to implement and manage the health and safety management system and injury management/return-to-work system.
How long is a COR valid?
COR certifications are valid for three years. Employers must conduct an annual maintenance audit to ensure there COR is valid.