The BC Safety Briefing is an AI-generated podcast exploring the world of occupational health and safety in British Columbia. Each episode dives into real case studies, WCAT decisions, new regulations, standards, and legislative updates that impact employers, workers, and safety professionals across the province. This show is designed as an educational resource to spark discussion, raise awareness, and keep listeners up to date with the evolving OHS landscape in BC. Because it is AI-generated ...
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The Logistics Lowdown podcast, brought to you by the editorial team at Inside Logistics magazine, is your go-to resource for insights and expertise in the supply chain and logistics sector. Each episode features industry leaders and professionals sharing their knowledge, analysis and advice on key topics, including technology, disruption, trade, transportation, education, sustainability and more. Listen to The Logistics Lowdown on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and your other favourite podcast plat ...
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SPONSORED: Tips to Prevent Cargo Theft and How GardaWorld and ECAM Help Carriers Recover in the Event of an Incident
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21:30In this sponsored episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier talks with Neal Kearney from GardaWorld and Sudesh Jangalee from ECAM about cargo theft in Canada, what carriers can do to prevent it from happening and how GardaWorld and ECAM help when an incident does occur.By Inside Logistics Magazine
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Recapping This Year’s ASCM CHAINge Conference and Examining the North American Supply Chain Landscape with Abe Eshkenazi, CEO for the Association for Supply Chain Management
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19:11In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier chats with Abe Eshkenazi, CEO for the Association for Supply Chain Management, about this year’s CHAINge conference and the current state of the North American supply chain.By Inside Logistics Magazine
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Who's Prime Is It Anyway? - The $52,500 Lesson in Prime Contractor Responsibility
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8:03A worker dies in an unshored trench collapse. A city, a developer, and a contractor all point fingers at each other. This week on the BC Safety Briefing, host Michael Chen examines the tragic 2005 incident documented in WCAT Decision 2009-02037 that resulted in $52,500 in penalties. This episode explores the critical importance of clearly designati…
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AI Evidence in WorkSafeBC Appeals: How Review Officers Weigh ChatGPT and Other AI-Generated Material
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7:46In this episode of The BC Safety Briefing, we examine how AI tools like ChatGPT are being used in workers' compensation appeals and how review officers actually weigh this evidence. Through analysis of recent Review Division decisions, we explore why AI-generated wage data and medical research carry little weight without proper source attribution. …
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Qualified vs. Competent: The Confined Space Assessment Case (R0103636)
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6:50What happens when a Professional Engineer with a Master's in Industrial Safety is deemed not qualified by WorkSafeBC? In this episode, Michael Chen breaks down the 2009 Review Division Decision R0103636, a case that examines the quality of two confined space hazard assessments. We explore the deficiencies found by the OSO, the employer's successful…
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When Coordination Fails: Lessons for BC Prime Contractors
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10:19In this gripping episode of The BC Safety Briefing, Michael Chen examines WCAT Decision A1607091—a landmark 2020 case where a natural gas company faced a $64,235 penalty after a worker was crushed between an excavator bucket and a metal tank during a produced water spill cleanup. This episode reveals how the 1998 BC Legislative debates about prime …
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Teacher's Right to Refuse Unsafe Work - Review Division Decision R0300589
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5:58A BC teacher was being hit almost daily by a special needs student, leaving work with bruises. When does workplace violence become an undue hazard? In this episode of The BC Safety Briefing, host Michael Chen examines WorkSafeBC Review Division Decisions R0300589 & R0300609 from July 2023, where Review Officer Tony Fletcher overturned a prevention …
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Episode 6: The Blues of Safety Professionals
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11:11Welcome to a special milestone episode of The BC Safety Briefing - our first deep dive into academic research that shapes our profession. Featured Paper "Investigating the 'blues' of safety professionals" Authors: Didier Delaitre, Justin Larouzée, Jean-Christophe Le Coze, Aurélien Portelli, Eric Rigaud Presented at the 35th European Safety and Reli…
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Part 3 of 3: Serious Injury and Due Diligence Analysis
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9:45Welcome to Part Three of our series examining WCAT decisions involving a BC sawmill company. In this concluding episode, we analyze the most serious case in the series—WCAT Decision A2001896 (2021), where a workplace injury led to a $129,460 administrative penalty that was ultimately cancelled based on due diligence. **Case Overview:** - WCAT Decis…
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Part 2 of 3: Lockout and Confined Space Defense Strategies
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10:10Welcome to Part Two of our three-part series examining WCAT decisions involving a BC sawmill company. In this episode, we analyze two significant cases involving lockout procedures and confined space entry requirements that resulted in penalties totaling over $200,000. **Cases Covered:** - WCAT Decision A1703150 (2019): $75,000 lockout penalty - Th…
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Part 1 of 3: WCAT Success Stories and Due Diligence Lessons
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8:59Welcome to Part One of our three-part series examining a BC sawmill company's remarkable track record at the Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal. In this episode, we analyze two key WCAT decisions that provide valuable insights into how due diligence is assessed at the appeal level. **Cases Covered:** - WCAT Decision A1605590 (2018): $15,000 comb…
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WCAT Decision A2200622: When "High Risk" Isn't So Simple
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7:43In this episode of The BC Safety Briefing, host Michael Chen examines WCAT Decision A2200622, a pivotal case that challenges how WorkSafeBC automatically classifies certain safety violations as "high risk." Episode Highlights: The case of a 3x3 foot excavation that resulted in a $15,911.90 penalty How Policy P2-95-2 mandates automatic "high risk" d…
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Episode 1: Proposed OHSR Amendments - Critical Equipment Safety Updates
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9:39In this episode of The BC Safety Briefing, Michael Chen breaks down major proposed amendments to the BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation that could impact thousands of workplaces across the province. Episode Transcript: [00:00 - Cold Open] A recent wave of proposed amendments to BC's Occupational Health and Safety Regulation could fundamen…
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How Transportation Companies Can Navigate Disruptions, Manage Rising Costs and What Supply Chain Leaders Can Do to Strengthen the industry with Dr. Chris Caplice
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23:38In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier welcomes senior research scientist at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics Dr. Chris Caplice, who talk about how transportation companies can navigate disruptions and manage rising costs, as well as what supply chain leaders can do to strengthen the industry.…
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Budgeting for Warehouse Safety with Carl Bonello, a Specialized Consultant with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services
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19:26In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier talks with Carl Bonello, a specialized consultant with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), about how companies can implement a quality health and safety plan in their warehouse in the midst of rising costs and global tariffs.…
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Current State of the Logistics Sector And How the CITT Helps Its Members with President and CEO Pina Melchionna
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12:20In this edition of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier chats with Pina Melchionna, president and CEO of the CITT – Canada’s Logistics Association, about the current state of the Canadian logistics sector, what CITT members are seeing on the horizon and how the association is helping its members navigate current challenges.…
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Impact of Tariffs on Manufacturing and Exports with Dennis Darby, President and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
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16:57In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier speaks with Dennis Darby, president and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, about the impact of U.S. and Chinese tariffs on Canada’s manufacturing and export industries. Dennis shares insights on how businesses can mitigate the rising costs of tariffs and discusses what feder…
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Transportation Technology: How to Integrate New Technologies Into Your Fleet That Will Truly Make a Difference, with Dave Brajkovich, Polaris Transportation Group and NorthStar Digital Solutions
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25:01In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier sits down with Dave Brajkovich of Polaris Transportation Group and NorthStar Digital Solutions to discuss the best strategies for integrating new technologies into business operations. They explore common pitfalls to avoid, key solutions that have made a real impact for Dave and his t…
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Innovating Supply Chains: Inside The PIER at the Port of Halifax, with David Thomas, Executive Director of The PIER
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21:59In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown, editor Derek Clouthier sits down with David Thomas, the executive director of The PIER at the Port of Halifax. As Canada’s first “living lab” dedicated to supply chain innovation, The PIER is a unique research centre driving real-world solutions for the transportation and logistics industries. David shares …
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Empowering the Next Generation: Careers, AI, and Sustainability in Supply Chain Management with David Johnson
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29:23David Johnston, George Weston Ltd. research chair and centre director in Sustainable Supply Chains at the Schulich School of Business at York University, and founding and current program director of the Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) at Schulich. In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown we talk with David about the challenges facing young…
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Mastering Global Supply Chains: Insights on Innovation, Sustainability, and Resilience with Kerim Kfuri
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29:30Guest: Kerim Kfuri, president and CEO of the Atlas Network and author of the book, Supply Chain Ups and Downs. In this episode of The Logistics Lowdown we talk with Kerim about the current state of the Canadian and U.S. supply chains, highlight some ups and downs in the industry this past year and discuss what to expect in 2025, as well as some of …
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