Future of Assessments
In 2020, COVID-19 challenged our organization to rethink our approach to assessments. We created a workable remote assessment solution which allowed us to provide safety oversight to the province over a difficult year. For us and our clients, this was a drastic shift within a short period of time, and we also acknowledge that it has created some pain points for clients.
We believe that remote assessments are a viable tool in providing safety oversight in a post-COVID-19 world, and we’d like to build a better assessment experience for you, with your help. We’d like to hear more about what you would envision as the ideal way to perform remote assessments, what your biggest pain points are with the current way, and what kinds of digital tools you’re used to using on the job.
How to participate:
Provide your feedback in the discussion forums and polls located below
Continue following this page for updates on the future of assessments
In 2020, COVID-19 challenged our organization to rethink our approach to assessments. We created a workable remote assessment solution which allowed us to provide safety oversight to the province over a difficult year. For us and our clients, this was a drastic shift within a short period of time, and we also acknowledge that it has created some pain points for clients.
We believe that remote assessments are a viable tool in providing safety oversight in a post-COVID-19 world, and we’d like to build a better assessment experience for you, with your help. We’d like to hear more about what you would envision as the ideal way to perform remote assessments, what your biggest pain points are with the current way, and what kinds of digital tools you’re used to using on the job.
How to participate:
Provide your feedback in the discussion forums and polls located below
Continue following this page for updates on the future of assessments
Ask us a question
Curious about remote assessments? Ask us anything! Below are answers to questions that were asked at our Core Connections event on May 27, 2021.
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Share Has the Remote Assessments Boilers, Pressure Vessels & Refrigeration Guideline been shared externally with clients as a heads up on what to expect from boiler safety officers? on Facebook Share Has the Remote Assessments Boilers, Pressure Vessels & Refrigeration Guideline been shared externally with clients as a heads up on what to expect from boiler safety officers? on Twitter Share Has the Remote Assessments Boilers, Pressure Vessels & Refrigeration Guideline been shared externally with clients as a heads up on what to expect from boiler safety officers? on Linkedin Email Has the Remote Assessments Boilers, Pressure Vessels & Refrigeration Guideline been shared externally with clients as a heads up on what to expect from boiler safety officers? link
Has the Remote Assessments Boilers, Pressure Vessels & Refrigeration Guideline been shared externally with clients as a heads up on what to expect from boiler safety officers?
almost 3 years agoAs part of our business plan in 2021, we’re looking into how we can continue to improve remote assessments, and how to best communicate the guidelines around them. Some of this work was completed recently, which includes client portal improvements that make communication between duty holders and safety officers much more intuitive and efficient.
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Share I did not receive any notice of the additional requirements for remote assessments, though I am signed up for Technical Safety BC notifications and emails. on Facebook Share I did not receive any notice of the additional requirements for remote assessments, though I am signed up for Technical Safety BC notifications and emails. on Twitter Share I did not receive any notice of the additional requirements for remote assessments, though I am signed up for Technical Safety BC notifications and emails. on Linkedin Email I did not receive any notice of the additional requirements for remote assessments, though I am signed up for Technical Safety BC notifications and emails. link
I did not receive any notice of the additional requirements for remote assessments, though I am signed up for Technical Safety BC notifications and emails.
almost 3 years agoPlease contact us at communications@technicalsafetybc.ca for any email subscription inquiries.
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Share What assurances do we have that Technical Safety BC will be returning to PRIMARILY in-person inspections (although remote assessment is useful in some areas such as paperwork review, submission of documentation before a physical inspection, it cannot replace a qualified inspector, physically viewing the plant). on Facebook Share What assurances do we have that Technical Safety BC will be returning to PRIMARILY in-person inspections (although remote assessment is useful in some areas such as paperwork review, submission of documentation before a physical inspection, it cannot replace a qualified inspector, physically viewing the plant). on Twitter Share What assurances do we have that Technical Safety BC will be returning to PRIMARILY in-person inspections (although remote assessment is useful in some areas such as paperwork review, submission of documentation before a physical inspection, it cannot replace a qualified inspector, physically viewing the plant). on Linkedin Email What assurances do we have that Technical Safety BC will be returning to PRIMARILY in-person inspections (although remote assessment is useful in some areas such as paperwork review, submission of documentation before a physical inspection, it cannot replace a qualified inspector, physically viewing the plant). link
What assurances do we have that Technical Safety BC will be returning to PRIMARILY in-person inspections (although remote assessment is useful in some areas such as paperwork review, submission of documentation before a physical inspection, it cannot replace a qualified inspector, physically viewing the plant).
almost 3 years agoIn alignment with the recently announced BC Restart plan, we will continue to expand our in-person assessment capability as the province opens up. Remote assessments will continue to be used where it makes sense to do so, and is part of our work as described in our business plan.
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Share Given that equipment owners and operators are not receiving the same quality of inspection during a remote inspection, why have inspection fees not decreased? on Facebook Share Given that equipment owners and operators are not receiving the same quality of inspection during a remote inspection, why have inspection fees not decreased? on Twitter Share Given that equipment owners and operators are not receiving the same quality of inspection during a remote inspection, why have inspection fees not decreased? on Linkedin Email Given that equipment owners and operators are not receiving the same quality of inspection during a remote inspection, why have inspection fees not decreased? link
Given that equipment owners and operators are not receiving the same quality of inspection during a remote inspection, why have inspection fees not decreased?
almost 3 years agoFor remote assessments, our safety officers review photos and documentation and may need to follow up with clients for additional clarifications. With that said, we will be reviewing the overall assessment program to better determine the model for fees.
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Share Are you also doing video assessments? on Facebook Share Are you also doing video assessments? on Twitter Share Are you also doing video assessments? on Linkedin Email Are you also doing video assessments? link
Are you also doing video assessments?
almost 3 years agoYes. We support video assessments through both video calls and video submissions.
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Share Historic Boilers: NBIC is moving towards inspections on a rotating cycle, between hydrostatic/internal/operational/NDE. Does Technical Safety BC have plans to begin following this, rather than the current trend towards hydrostatic only? on Facebook Share Historic Boilers: NBIC is moving towards inspections on a rotating cycle, between hydrostatic/internal/operational/NDE. Does Technical Safety BC have plans to begin following this, rather than the current trend towards hydrostatic only? on Twitter Share Historic Boilers: NBIC is moving towards inspections on a rotating cycle, between hydrostatic/internal/operational/NDE. Does Technical Safety BC have plans to begin following this, rather than the current trend towards hydrostatic only? on Linkedin Email Historic Boilers: NBIC is moving towards inspections on a rotating cycle, between hydrostatic/internal/operational/NDE. Does Technical Safety BC have plans to begin following this, rather than the current trend towards hydrostatic only? link
Historic Boilers: NBIC is moving towards inspections on a rotating cycle, between hydrostatic/internal/operational/NDE. Does Technical Safety BC have plans to begin following this, rather than the current trend towards hydrostatic only?
almost 3 years agoWe will be doing impact analysis before adopting newer National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) code editions and requirements around historical boilers, so the answer to your question is yet to be determined.
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Share Where or who can we contact if we would like to participate in developing and testing the app? on Facebook Share Where or who can we contact if we would like to participate in developing and testing the app? on Twitter Share Where or who can we contact if we would like to participate in developing and testing the app? on Linkedin Email Where or who can we contact if we would like to participate in developing and testing the app? link
Where or who can we contact if we would like to participate in developing and testing the app?
almost 3 years agoYou can contact engage@technicalsafetybc.ca.
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Share If remote assessments have not adversely impacted safety, why is there a necessity to return to physical assessments? on Facebook Share If remote assessments have not adversely impacted safety, why is there a necessity to return to physical assessments? on Twitter Share If remote assessments have not adversely impacted safety, why is there a necessity to return to physical assessments? on Linkedin Email If remote assessments have not adversely impacted safety, why is there a necessity to return to physical assessments? link
If remote assessments have not adversely impacted safety, why is there a necessity to return to physical assessments?
almost 3 years agoNot all assessments can be performed remotely—some may need a physical inspection. Right now, we are continuing to work on identifying where remote assessments are best utilized.
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Share Will there be an app created by Technical Safety BC for remote assessments? on Facebook Share Will there be an app created by Technical Safety BC for remote assessments? on Twitter Share Will there be an app created by Technical Safety BC for remote assessments? on Linkedin Email Will there be an app created by Technical Safety BC for remote assessments? link
Will there be an app created by Technical Safety BC for remote assessments?
almost 3 years agoWe are currently exploring mobile solutions for remote assessments, but this exploration is still in its very early stages.
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Share Are any efforts being made to improve readability of the regulations to better equip tradespeople, and increase awareness and accessibility to the safety standards act and regulation? on Facebook Share Are any efforts being made to improve readability of the regulations to better equip tradespeople, and increase awareness and accessibility to the safety standards act and regulation? on Twitter Share Are any efforts being made to improve readability of the regulations to better equip tradespeople, and increase awareness and accessibility to the safety standards act and regulation? on Linkedin Email Are any efforts being made to improve readability of the regulations to better equip tradespeople, and increase awareness and accessibility to the safety standards act and regulation? link
Are any efforts being made to improve readability of the regulations to better equip tradespeople, and increase awareness and accessibility to the safety standards act and regulation?
almost 3 years agoCurrently we offer online courses on Act, Regulations and Directives for several technologies. We're working on expanding this offering to other technologies as well. For any enquiries, training needs, and suggestions for new courses, clients can email learning@technicalsafetybc.ca. We also work with the Province to streamline and harmonize legislation where it makes sense or is appropriate to do so.
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Project phases
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2020 - Introduction of remote assessment approach
Future of Assessments has finished this stageDue to the COVID-19 Technical Safety BC, like many others, was prompted to quickly adapt in order to keep our employees and clients safe.
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2021/2022 - Research, development & testing
Future of Assessments is currently at this stageWe are working with our clients and stakeholders to gather further insights on how we can continue to optimize and improve our remote assessments and will be testing out possible improvements.
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