Month: June 2022 | BC Municipal Safety Association

Safety Alert: Lithium Batteries

June 21, 2022/in News & Updates

BCMSA is committed to sharing information and resources that can help prevent injuries in the workplace. We recommend sharing the below safety alert within your organization and focusing on measures that can prevent this type of incident. To facilitate the conversation, below are additional resources: WorkSafeBC: Fire, Explosion, and contact with electricity in damaged electric […]

Safety Dashboard Webinar

June 16, 2022/in News & Updates

BCMSA and EHS Analytics have designed a Safety Dashboard for industry. The dashboard allows employers to analyze and compare statistics to identify health and safety priorities. The dashboard is free for those in local government classification unit 753004. Join us Thursday, June 23rd from 2:00-2:45pm as we review the dashboard. Cant attend? The session will be […]

Asbestos Exposure

June 15, 2022/in News & Updates

Asbestos exposure remains the number one killer of workers in B.C. Identify asbestos properly, remove it safely and follow safe work procedures. Do your job, do it right and protect everyone from the dangers of asbestos. All workers must be aware of the potential hazards, and understand and follow the controls necessary to prevent exposure. […]