Call for Expression of Interest – Auditing Services

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Background The BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) is a non-profit association funded by employers who are part of WorkSafeBC’s Assessment Classification “Local Government and Related Operations”. The BCMSA’s mission is to improve worker health and safety through the sharing of knowledge and resources within local government. The BCMSA administers the Certificate of Recognition Program for […]

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2021 -2023 Board of Director Announcement

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New Job Opportunities

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  Coast Mountain Bus Workers Compensation Claims Coordinator Safety Management System Analyst

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Annual Awards Nominations Now Open!

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Board of Directors Nominations

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Psychological Health & Safety Partnership Announcement

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BC Municipal Safety Association Announcing Strategic Partnership with MyWorkplaceHealth The BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) and MyWorkplaceHealth have partnered to help address the gap in knowledge around Psychological Health and Safety in the workplace. Together we will work to provide the education, tools and resources needed to support a culture change within organizations that will […]

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Job Opportunity: Return to Work & Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator – District of Saanich

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More info: www.saanich.ca/EN/main/local-government/careers-at-saanich/current-employment-opportunities/return-to-work-occupational-health-safety-coordinator.html    

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New WorkSafe BC videos highlight the hazards of potential and kinetic energy and how employers can reduce the risks

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Seasons Greetings from BCMSA

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Local Government Base Rate 2021 Presentation

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Job Opportunity: Occupational Safety and Health Officer – Coast Mountain Bus Company

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Job ID 20200209 Company Coast Mountain Bus Company Ltd Location Greater Vancouver Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Marketing Statement As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the […]

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9 New Courses Offered

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Psychological Support Toolkit for Employees and Managers: COVID-19

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Covid-19 has redefined the workplace and brought unprecedented psychological and psycho-social impacts to workers and organizations. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety predicts significant impacts on future work disability. We are already noticing increased workplace conflict and higher levels of anxiety, substance use, and depression in the Canadian workforce. The financial impacts in […]

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2019 Annual General Report

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July 2020 Newsletter

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2020 Annual Award Nominations Open!

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Day of Mourning

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Across Canada, April 28 has been designated the Day of Mourning. Workers, families, employers, and communities across the province come together each year to remember those who have lost their lives on the job, and to renew our commitment to creating healthy and safe workplaces. Please note that due to the COVID-19 outbreak, WorkSafeBC has […]

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NEW BCMSA Online Training Courses

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NEW! – Virtual Instructor Led Training

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The BCMSA is proud to announce the launch of our Virtual Online Training Platform. Same amazing content, new delivery model! The Virtual training will mirror our in-person classroom training sessions where employees will be able to access online courses remotely and interact with an instructor via Zoom technology.  This training will help our municipalities remain […]

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Looking for COVID-19 Resources?

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District of Lake Country – OH&S Specialist

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https://careers.lakecountry.bc.ca/Job/Details/ed500997-8b7b-43a4-b324-aad900c119aa  Closing date: October 27, 2019 at 4:00pm

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District of Saanich – RTW and OH&S Coordinator

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Apply by 11:45 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019

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Resilient Minds: Building the Psychological Strength of Firefighters

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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.

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BCMSA Newsletter June 2019

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Share your feedback on Confined Spaces Regulation from WorkSafeBC

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In 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), […]

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WorkSafeBC Bulletin – Ensuring adequate support for concrete block masonry walls during construction

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Introducing 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.

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TCP Certification (2-day)

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This 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.

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TCP Requalification (1-day)

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This 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.

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November 2018 Newsletter

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Includes the 2018 joint conference video.

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2018 Joint Annual Conference Presentations

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Conference Presentations:      

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Above & Beyond / St John Life Saving Award

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The 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 […]

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March 8 Webinar Presentation

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WHMIS 2015 Online

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Price: $15 per person (previously priced on a sliding scale) Purchase Online  (listed as BCMSA WHMIS 2015) Supervisors Safety Certificate Program: n/a EOCP CEU’s: n/a Post session: Certificate (online)

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Guide to Handling Highly Toxic Substances

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The 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 […]

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BCIT is Granting Transfer Credits!

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Great 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 […]

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First Aid

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BCMSA has teamed up with St. John Ambulance to offer First Aid training. Discounted prices for these courses are available for BCMSA members. BCMSA members will register directly by telephone or in person at any one of the St. John Ambulance BC branches using the promotional code ‘BCMSA’.  Visit https://portal.sja.ca/eRegistrationSearch/ for course information.

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WorkSafeBC Policy & Regulation Division e-Newsletter

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Read it online at http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?XAgX-eKvB-Be20U9

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