We deliver courses for our members (municipalities) when they request them. If there are any sessions with seats available they will be shown on the Classroom Calendar.
BCMSA Courses and Costs
Please note:
- There may be additional charges for travel.
- Prices listed below are for members of the BC Municipal Safety Association (Local Government employers who are part of the Local Government and Related Operations Classification with WorkSafeBC). Non-member pricing is generally 1.5 times member pricing; please contact Mike Roberts (mroberts@bcmsa.ca) for more information.
Aerial Work Platform Operator Training
This 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.
Asbestos Awareness for Firefighters
This 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.
Asbestos, Lead, Mould and Silica Awareness
The 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.
Awareness of Mental Health Training
This 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.
Backhoe Operator Training
This 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.
Bucket Truck Operator Training
This 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.
Chainsaw Operations and Safe Practices
This 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.
Confined Space Attendant/Entry Supervisor
This 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.
Confined Space Entrant
This 8 hour course is designed and intended solely for the worker who enters a confined space to perform their assigned work or task.
Contractor Safety Management
The 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.
Counterbalanced/Vertical Mast Forklift
This 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.
Due Diligence for Supervisors
At 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.
Electrical Hazard Awareness for Municipal Workers
This course is for those who work around high-voltage power lines, either overhead or underground.
Fall Protection
This 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.
Fatigue Management: Sr. Leadership/Management
The goal of this 4 hour session is to achieve commitment from management on their roles and responsibilities as it relates to fatigue mitigation.
Fatigue Management: Supervisor/H and S Committees
The 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.
Hazard Awareness and Recognition for Municipal Inspectors
Municipal 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.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
At 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.
Incident Investigations
At 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.
Incident Investigations Level 2
This advanced course is designed to allow participants to engage in the incident investigation process through a practical approach.
Internal Auditor
This 2 day course is for staff from local governments or naturally-aligned organizations who wish to learn more about how the COR audit is conducted.
Isolation and Lockout
This course will help ensure that employees understand the concepts and methods for isolating and locking out equipment.
JOHSC Fundamentals
JOHSC Fundamentals has been designed by WorkSafeBC and amended by the BCMSA to meet the needs and specific responsibilities within the municipal sector.
Ladder Safety
This 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.
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.
Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Prevention (IndustryField)
This 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
This 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
The 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.
Overhead Crane Safety Training
This 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.
PPE Basics
The 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.
Practical Rigging Training
This training program is designed to provide riggers with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation.
Presentation Skills, Communication and Crew Talks
This 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.
Prevention of Workplace Violence
This 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
This course provides all employees with skills and information that will allow them to understand their responsibility in fostering a Respectful Workplace.
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.
Responding with Respect On the Front Line
When 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.
Safe and Sound: Building and Sustaining a Psychologically Safe and Healthy Workplace
Creating 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.
Safety Committee Member Responsibilities
This course examines the legislated requirements for the committee, its role, conduct of meetings and making recommendations.
Safety Management Systems (SMS) Online
A Safety Management System is a comprehensive in-depth approach that addresses all aspects of an organization’s operations from a health and safety viewpoint and involves management and workers in a meaningful way.
SET Applied Field Practices (AFP)
The 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.
Shoring and Excavation Training (SET)
This classroom session is designed to provide participants with an understanding of legislated requirements, soil mechanics / classification, terminology and preventative measures, and more.
Skid Steer Loader Operator Training
This 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.
SONAR Safety Leadership
This 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.
TCP Certification (2-day)
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.
TCP Requalification (1-day)
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.
Telehandler/Variable Reach Forklift Operator Training
This 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.
Traffic Control Management
This workshop is for municipal employees who have responsibility for overseeing work site activities that require traffic control and the use of traffic control persons.
Traffic Control Planning and Layout
This workshop is for municipal employees who have responsibility for planning and setting up work zones as a regular or occasional part of their work.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
This 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.
Truck Mounted Crane Safety Training
This 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.
Utility Awareness for Municipal Workers
This course is designed for individuals who work with or around underground utilities.
Utility Locator Specialist
This 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.
Wheel Loader/Front-End Loader Operator Training
This 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.
WHMIS GHS 2015
Upon 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.
Worksite Safety Inspections
Employers 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.
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
This 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
Upon 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
The 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
The 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
This course is for those who work around high-voltage power lines, either overhead or underground.
Shoring and Excavation Training (SET)
This 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
This 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
This course provides all employees with skills and information that will allow them to understand their responsibility in fostering a Respectful Workplace.
PPE Basics
The 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
Municipal 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
JOHSC Fundamentals has been designed by WorkSafeBC and amended by the BCMSA to meet the needs and specific responsibilities within the municipal sector.
Incident Investigations
At 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
This course will help ensure that employees understand the concepts and methods for isolating and locking out equipment.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
At 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)
The 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
The 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
When 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
This 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
Creating 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
This 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
This course is designed for individuals who work with or around underground utilities.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
This 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
This advanced course is designed to allow participants to engage in the incident investigation process through a practical approach.
Traffic Control Planning and Layout
This 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
This 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
This 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
Employers 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
The 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
At 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)
This 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
This 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
The 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
This course examines the legislated requirements for the committee, its role, conduct of meetings and making recommendations.
Safety Management Systems (SMS) Online
A Safety Management System is a comprehensive in-depth approach that addresses all aspects of an organization’s operations from a health and safety viewpoint and involves management and workers in a meaningful way.
Internal Auditor
This 2 day course is for staff from local governments or naturally-aligned organizations who wish to learn more about how the COR audit is conducted.
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.
TCP Requalification (1-day)
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.
Traffic Control Management
This 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
Upon 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
This 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.
Fatigue Management: Supervisor/H and S Committees
The 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.
Shoring and Excavation Training (SET)
This 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
This 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
This course provides all employees with skills and information that will allow them to understand their responsibility in fostering a Respectful Workplace.
Confined Space Entrant
This 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
This 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.
JOHSC Fundamentals
JOHSC Fundamentals has been designed by WorkSafeBC and amended by the BCMSA to meet the needs and specific responsibilities within the municipal sector.
Incident Investigations
At 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.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
At 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)
The 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
The 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.
Utility Awareness for Municipal Workers
This course is designed for individuals who work with or around underground utilities.
Incident Investigations Level 2
This advanced course is designed to allow participants to engage in the incident investigation process through a practical approach.
Traffic Control Planning and Layout
This 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
This 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.
Worksite Safety Inspections
Employers 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
This 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
This 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.
Contractor Safety Management
The 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
At 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)
This 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
This 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.
Safety Committee Member Responsibilities
This course examines the legislated requirements for the committee, its role, conduct of meetings and making recommendations.
Wheel Loader/Front-End Loader Operator Training
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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
This 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.
Chainsaw Operations and Safe Practices
This 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.
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.
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.
WHMIS GHS 2015
Upon 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.
Fatigue Management: Supervisor/H and S Committees
The 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
The 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
This course is for those who work around high-voltage power lines, either overhead or underground.
Prevention of Workplace Violence
This 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
This course provides all employees with skills and information that will allow them to understand their responsibility in fostering a Respectful Workplace.
PPE Basics
The 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.
SONAR Safety Leadership
This 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.
Safety Management Systems (SMS) Online
A Safety Management System is a comprehensive in-depth approach that addresses all aspects of an organization’s operations from a health and safety viewpoint and involves management and workers in a meaningful way.
Hazard Awareness and Recognition for Municipal Inspectors
Municipal 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
JOHSC Fundamentals has been designed by WorkSafeBC and amended by the BCMSA to meet the needs and specific responsibilities within the municipal sector.
Incident Investigations
At 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
This course will help ensure that employees understand the concepts and methods for isolating and locking out equipment.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
At 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.
Asbestos, Lead, Mould and Silica Awareness
The 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
When 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
This 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
Creating 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.
Internal Auditor
This 2 day course is for staff from local governments or naturally-aligned organizations who wish to learn more about how the COR audit is conducted.
Incident Investigations Level 2
This advanced course is designed to allow participants to engage in the incident investigation process through a practical approach.
Worksite Safety Inspections
Employers 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.
Presentation Skills, Communication and Crew Talks
This 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
This 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
The 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
At 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)
This 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
This 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
The 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
This course examines the legislated requirements for the committee, its role, conduct of meetings and making recommendations.
Fatigue Management: Supervisor/H and S Committees
The 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.
JOHSC Fundamentals
JOHSC Fundamentals has been designed by WorkSafeBC and amended by the BCMSA to meet the needs and specific responsibilities within the municipal sector.
Safety Committee Member Responsibilities
This course examines the legislated requirements for the committee, its role, conduct of meetings and making recommendations.
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.
Responding with Respect On the Front Line
When 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
This 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
Creating 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.
TCP Certification (2-day)
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.
TCP Requalification (1-day)
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.
Traffic Control Management
This workshop is for municipal employees who have responsibility for overseeing work site activities that require traffic control and the use of traffic control persons.
Shoring and Excavation Training (SET)
This classroom session is designed to provide participants with an understanding of legislated requirements, soil mechanics / classification, terminology and preventative measures, and more.
Confined Space Entrant
This 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
This 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.
SET Applied Field Practices (AFP)
The 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.
Ladder Safety
This 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
This course is designed for individuals who work with or around underground utilities.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
This 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.
Traffic Control Planning and Layout
This 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
This 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.
Confined Space Attendant/Entry Supervisor
This 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.
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.
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
This workshop is for municipal employees who have responsibility for overseeing work site activities that require traffic control and the use of traffic control persons.
Fatigue Management: Supervisor/H and S Committees
The 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
The goal of this 4 hour session is to achieve commitment from management on their roles and responsibilities as it relates to fatigue mitigation.
SONAR Safety Leadership
This 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.
Incident Investigations
At 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.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
At 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.
Asbestos, Lead, Mould and Silica Awareness
The 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.
Incident Investigations Level 2
This advanced course is designed to allow participants to engage in the incident investigation process through a practical approach.
Presentation Skills, Communication and Crew Talks
This 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
This 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
The 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
At 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)
This 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
This 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.
Safety Committee Member Responsibilities
This course examines the legislated requirements for the committee, its role, conduct of meetings and making recommendations.
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
This 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
Upon 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.
Fatigue Management: Supervisor/H and S Committees
The 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
The goal of this 4 hour session is to achieve commitment from management on their roles and responsibilities as it relates to fatigue mitigation.
Shoring and Excavation Training (SET)
This 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
This 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
This course provides all employees with skills and information that will allow them to understand their responsibility in fostering a Respectful Workplace.
PPE Basics
The 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.
SONAR Safety Leadership
This 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.
JOHSC Fundamentals
JOHSC Fundamentals has been designed by WorkSafeBC and amended by the BCMSA to meet the needs and specific responsibilities within the municipal sector.
Incident Investigations
At 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
This course will help ensure that employees understand the concepts and methods for isolating and locking out equipment.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
At 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.
Asbestos, Lead, Mould and Silica Awareness
The 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.
Awareness of Mental Health Training
This 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.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
This 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.
Traffic Control Planning and Layout
This workshop is for municipal employees who have responsibility for planning and setting up work zones as a regular or occasional part of their work.
Worksite Safety Inspections
Employers 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.
Presentation Skills, Communication and Crew Talks
This 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.
Contractor Safety Management
The 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
At 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)
This 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
This 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
The 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
This course examines the legislated requirements for the committee, its role, conduct of meetings and making recommendations.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Need more information?
Contact Justin Chouhan, Manager of Audit and Training Services
Phone 778-278-3436 | Email jchouhan@bcmsa.ca
