Respectful Conduct in the Workplace for Managers
The purpose of this course is to provide all managers and supervisors with skills and information that will allow them to understand their legal responsibility in fostering a respectful workplace.
Traffic Control Management
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Operational, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtThis workshop is for municipal employees who have responsibility for overseeing work site activities that require traffic control and the use of traffic control persons.
WHMIS GHS 2015
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety /by ccookUpon completion, participants will know the purpose of WHMIS, be able to describe and understand key elements, know the rights and resonsibilities of suppliers, employers and workers, understand hazard symbols and their meaning, and more.
Wheel Loader/Front-End Loader Operator Training
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Equipment /by hhildebrandtThis intermediate course will provide participants with an in-depth knowledge of underground utility hazards. Students will use the locating tools used in their own municipality.
Truck Mounted Crane Safety Training
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Equipment /by hhildebrandtThis training program is designed to provide Folding Boom Truck Crane and Stiff Boom Truck Crane operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.
Telehandler/Variable Reach Forklift Operator Training
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Equipment /by hhildebrandtThis training program is designed to provide telehandler/variable reach forklift operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.
Skid Steer Loader Operator Training
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Equipment /by hhildebrandtThis training program is designed to provide skid steer loader operators with a solidfoundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.
Practical Rigging Training
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Equipment /by hhildebrandtThis training program is designed to provide riggers with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.
Overhead Crane Safety Training
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Equipment /by hhildebrandtThis training program is designed to provide overhead crane operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.
Counterbalanced/Vertical Mast Forklift
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Equipment /by hhildebrandtThis training program is designed to provide vertical mast forklift operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.
Bucket Truck Operator Training
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Equipment /by hhildebrandtThis training program is designed to provide bucket truck operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.
Backhoe Operator Training
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Equipment /by hhildebrandtThis training program is designed to provide backhoe operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.
Aerial Work Platform Operator Training
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Equipment /by hhildebrandtThis training program is designed to provide elevated work platform operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.
Fatigue Management: Supervisor/H and S Committees
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety, JOHSC, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtThe goal of this 8 hour workshop is to introduce Supervisors and H&S Committee members as to the impact of fatigue on municipal operations from a health, safety and performance perspective.
Fatigue Management: Sr. Leadership/Management
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Health & Safety, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtThe goal of this 4 hour session is to achieve commitment from management on their roles and responsibilities as it relates to fatigue mitigation.
Electrical Hazard Awareness for Municipal Workers
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Health & Safety /by hhildebrandtThis course is for those who work around high-voltage power lines, either overhead or underground.
Shoring and Excavation Training (SET)
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Operational /by hhildebrandtThis classroom session is designed to provide participants with an understanding of legislated requirements, soil mechanics / classification, terminology and preventative measures, and more.
Prevention of Workplace Violence
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety /by hhildebrandtThis course covers the entire spectrum of workplace violence, focusing particularly on the ways in which employees can identify the potential for workplace violence, attempt to defuse it, and respond to it should it unfortunately occur.
Respectful Conduct in the Workplace
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety /by hhildebrandtThis course provides all employees with skills and information that will allow them to understand their responsibility in fostering a Respectful Workplace.
PPE Basics
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Health & Safety /by hhildebrandtThe goal of this course is to teach participants where to find applicable WorkSafeBC Regulation, identify hazards that may require PPE, and understand the use, maintenance and storage requirements of PPE.
Confined Space Entrant
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Operational /by hhildebrandtThis 8 hour course is designed and intended solely for the worker who enters a confined space to perform their assigned work or task.
Fall Protection
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Operational /by hhildebrandtThis course covers the A (anchor points), B (body holding devices) and C (connecting means) of fall protection. Regulations, fall protection plans and complex systems will also be covered.
SONAR Safety Leadership
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Health & Safety, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtThis 1-day training program is designed to provide today’s safety leaders with the capacity, skills and tools to listen and respond to their workplace, as well as how to communicate effectively and successfully with everybody in it.
Hazard Awareness and Recognition for Municipal Inspectors
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Health & Safety /by hhildebrandtMunicipal Inspectors may encounter a wide variety of hazards in their work, and need to identify and effectively control the hazards in order to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses.
JOHSC Fundamentals
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety, JOHSC /by hhildebrandtJOHSC Fundamentals has been designed by WorkSafeBC and amended by the BCMSA to meet the needs and specific responsibilities within the municipal sector.
Incident Investigations
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtAt the completion of this course, participants will be able to explain the purpose and benefits of incident investigation, describe how to prepare for and conduct an investigation, recognize immediate causes and underlying root causes of incidents, and more.
Isolation and Lockout
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Health & Safety /by hhildebrandtThis course will help ensure that employees understand the concepts and methods for isolating and locking out equipment.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtAt the completion of this course, participants will be able to understand the legislated requirements for conducting risk assessments, explain what a hazard and a risk is, identify the process for identifying hazards and assessing risks, and more.
SET Applied Field Practices (AFP)
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Operational /by hhildebrandtThe Applied Field Practice (AFP) Program is designed to allow participants to engage the theory of the our Shoring and Excavation Training Program in a controlled outside excavation environment.
Asbestos, Lead, Mould and Silica Awareness
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Health & Safety, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtThe work performed by public works staff could expose them to a variety of hazards. Exposure to some toxic substances could be life-threatening. All workers must be aware of the potential hazards, and understand and follow the controls necessary to prevent exposure.
Responding with Respect On the Front Line
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Health & Safety, Mental Health /by hhildebrandtWhen working on the front line, it’s not always easy to navigate challenging behaviour from clients or customers who may be experiencing a mental illness, including addiction. This workshop shows how the 4Rs of Recognize, Respond, Refer, Reconnect can help.
Awareness of Mental Health Training
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Health & Safety, Mental Health /by hhildebrandtThis workshop is designed to help build comfort in talking about mental health and mental illness, and learn how to respond in a supportive way to co-workers who may be experiencing a mental illness.
Safe and Sound: Building and Sustaining a Psychologically Safe and Healthy Workplace
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Health & Safety, Mental Health /by hhildebrandtCreating a safe workplace goes beyond hard hats and ergonomics. It also means protecting the psychological health and safety of your employees.This workshop provides insight into the components of a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.
Ladder Safety
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Operational /by hhildebrandtThis course is intended for anyone who is required to work on or use ladders. Ladder Safety combines both theory and practical training using current, approved equipment.
Utility Awareness for Municipal Workers
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Operational /by hhildebrandtThis course is designed for individuals who work with or around underground utilities.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Operational /by hhildebrandtThis course includes an observation of, and significant piece of federal legislation that applies to, the shipping and transport industries in Canada is Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations.
Incident Investigations Level 2
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtThis advanced course is designed to allow participants to engage in the incident investigation process through a practical approach.
Traffic Control Planning and Layout
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Operational /by hhildebrandtThis workshop is for municipal employees who have responsibility for planning and setting up work zones as a regular or occasional part of their work.
Utility Locator Specialist
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Operational /by hhildebrandtThis intermediate course will provide participants with an in-depth knowledge of underground utility hazards. Students will use the locating tools used in their own municipality.
Chainsaw Operations and Safe Practices
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Equipment /by hhildebrandtThis course is for people with or without prior experience. The seminar includes approximately 4 hours of inside theory and 3 hours of practical. Topics covered include PPE, tools, worksite assessment, bucking, and kick backs.
Worksite Safety Inspections
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety /by hhildebrandtEmployers are required to conduct regular inspections of their operations. This course will provide participants with techniques and templates to help plan and conduct inspections, prioritize hazards, write effective reports and assign responsibility for corrective action.
Confined Space Attendant/Entry Supervisor
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Operational /by hhildebrandtThis 2-day course is designed and intended for the worker who is assigned to continuously monitor work in or near the location of a confined space process or operation.
Presentation Skills, Communication and Crew Talks
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety /by hhildebrandtThis course guides the participant through several building block aspects in preparation for the delivery of a health and safety related topic. The skills covered can also be applied to the presentation of any topic important for workers.
Asbestos Awareness for Firefighters
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Health & Safety, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtThis training program is designed to provide attendees with information about the hazards of asbestos-containing materials and will familiarize attendees with applicable sections of WorkSafeBC OH&S Regulation.
Contractor Safety Management
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Health & Safety, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtThe purpose of this session is to gain an understanding of how municipalities, Boards, Libraries, Commissions and contractors have a responsibility to ensure work is performed safely and according to WorkSafeBC legislation.
Due Diligence for Supervisors
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtAt the conclusion of his half-day course, the supervisor will understand the term “Due Diligence”, be knowledgeable about legal responsibilities as a supervisor, and be able to give specific examples of due diligence in the workplace.
Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Prevention (IndustryField)
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtThis course will introduce Supervisors to MSD risk assessment tools, a prioritization matrix and a cost-benefit matrix, designed to help you maximize the available resources and help guide your organization towards cost-effective solutions.
Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Reduction Strategies for Supervisors
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtThis course will introduce Supervisors to MSD risk assessment tools, a prioritization matrix and a cost-benefit matrix, designed to help you maximize the available resources and help guide your organization towards cost-effective solutions.
Office Ergonomics
/in Certificate Program, Courses, Health & Safety /by hhildebrandtThe goal of this course is to improve the comfort and efficiency of the office environment while minimizing the risk for the development of musculoskeletal disorders.
Safety Committee Member Responsibilities
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety, JOHSC, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtThis course examines the legislated requirements for the committee, its role, conduct of meetings and making recommendations.
OUR MISSION
The purpose of the BC Municipal Safety Association is to improve worker health and safety and enhance safety culture through the sharing of knowledge and resources.
WORKER SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS.
RECENT NEWS
District of Saanich – RTW and OH&S Coordinator
Apply by 11:45 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019
Resilient Minds: Building the Psychological Strength of Firefighters
BCMSA will begin offering CMHA’s program Resilient Minds: Building the Psychological Strength of Firefighters to both volunteer and career municipal firefighters across the province starting in January 2020.
Mental Health Return to Work for Supervisors Training
Research has identified workplace supervisors as a key participant for successful return to work programs. This course will equip supervisors to work with HR/OHS and take them from uncertainty to confidence when managing mental health related absence and RTW.
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