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 […]
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 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. […]
On September 1, 2021, amendments to the OHS Regulation Part 8 (safety headgear) came into effect. WorkSafeBC has posted new information and resources to support their efforts to engage workers and employers on the amendments. The Safety Headgear page has been updated with additional information on risk management, rights and responsibilities, and choosing the right type of […]
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BC Municipal Safety Association is grateful to operate on the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Coast Salish, Semiahmoo, sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ) and Kwantlen peoples.
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