WorkSafeBC FAQs: Mental Disorder Claims
/in Miscellaneous Resources, News & Updates, WorkSafeBC Updates /by Christine ZielkeWorkSafeBC FAQs: Mental Disorder Claims
District of Lake Country – OH&S Specialist
/in News & Updates /by hhildebrandthttps://careers.lakecountry.bc.ca/Job/Details/ed500997-8b7b-43a4-b324-aad900c119aa Closing date: October 27, 2019 at 4:00pm
District of Saanich – RTW and OH&S Coordinator
/in News & Updates /by hhildebrandtApply by 11:45 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019
Resilient Minds: Building the Psychological Strength of Firefighters
/in News & Updates /by hhildebrandtBCMSA 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
/in Health & Safety, Mental Health, News & Updates, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtResearch 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.
WorkSafe BC Bulletin: Reducing the risk of propane explosions in food trucks
/in News & Updates, WorkSafeBC Updates /by hhildebrandtShare your feedback on Confined Spaces Regulation from WorkSafeBC
/in Miscellaneous Resources, News & Updates /by hhildebrandtIn early 2017, the BCMSA joined a working group to provide feedback on the key issues the water sector faces in complying with Part 9 of the WorkSafeBC (WSBC) regulations regarding confined spaces. The group was comprised of a wide cross-section of the water sector, including representatives from the BC Water and Wastewater Association (BCWWA), […]
WorkSafeBC Bulletin – Ensuring adequate support for concrete block masonry walls during construction
/in News & Updates, WorkSafeBC Updates /by hhildebrandtIntroducing a new bulletin: Ensuring adequate support for concrete block masonry walls during construction Concrete block masonry walls are common on construction sites throughout B.C. This bulletin examines the potential hazard of wall collapse without sufficient lateral support. It also discusses how owners, employers, and contractors can prevent masonry wall collapses.
Respectful Conduct in the Workplace for Managers
/in Certificate Program, Courses, EOCP, Health & Safety, News & Updates, Supervisor /by hhildebrandtThe 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.
TCP Certification (2-day)
/in Courses, News & Updates, Operational /by hhildebrandtThis WorkSafeBC approved two-day training session is designed to qualify those who work as high-risk Traffic Control Persons (TCPs) throughout the province of BC.
TCP Requalification (1-day)
/in Courses, News & Updates, Operational /by hhildebrandtThis WorkSafeBC approved 1-day training session is designed to re-certify those who work as high-risk Traffic Control Persons (TCPs) throughout the province of BC.
November 2018 Newsletter
/in News & Updates /by hhildebrandtIncludes the 2018 joint conference video.
2018 Joint Annual Conference Presentations
/in News & Updates /by hhildebrandtConference Presentations:
Above & Beyond / St John Life Saving Award
/in News & Updates /by hhildebrandtThe BCMSA and St. John Ambulance are pleased to announce that an award has been created for BCMSA members. OBJECTIVE OF THE AWARD: To recognize those individuals who have acted alone or as a team in providing assistance to: those in need of medical aid using their knowledge in first aid; or those in a […]
Guide to Handling Highly Toxic Substances
/in Miscellaneous Resources, News & Updates /by hhildebrandtThe unprecedented drug overdose crisis hitting our Province has led to some new challenges in health and safety. The RCMP have shared their “Guide to Handling Highly Toxic Substances” which may help you create your Exposure Control Plans and will certainly assist in educating your staff. (With thanks to Gail from the City of Richmond […]
BCIT is Granting Transfer Credits!
/in News & Updates /by hhildebrandtGreat news! BCIT is granting transfer credits for our courses, if you enroll in the Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program. The OHS Certificate is granted after completing 45 credits, of which 25 are electives; these transfer credits would apply to the electives. So keep taking BCMSA courses and get credit towards the Certificate! Every […]
WorkSafeBC Policy & Regulation Division e-Newsletter
/in News & Updates /by hhildebrandtRead it online at http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?XAgX-eKvB-Be20U9
Proposed New or Revised 2011 Occupational Exposure Limits
/in News & Updates /by hhildebrandtRead this article on-line at http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?JgJS-GlZH-Be20U0
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