Version 6 updated November 1, 2020
This document outlines essential safety protocols that municipalities should adopt as they restart or expand operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a living document and as new information or best practices around COVID-19 are learnt this document will be updated.
Version 1 updated July 2, 2020
The purpose of this document is to provide Local Governments in British Columbia a standard guidance document for physical distancing in vehicles during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a living document and as new information or best practices around COVID-19 are learnt this document will be updated.
In this sections organizations have provided specific documents around COVID-19 which can be shared. These documents include Policies, Safe Work Procedures, Exposure Control Plans and Safety Talks.
Pandemic Response and Exposure Control Plans
Department/Site Specific Plans
COVID-19 Exposure Safe Work Plan for XXXXXXXX
COVID-19 Department Risk Assessment and Safety Plan
Aquatics Pool Safety Plan Prince George
Municipal Hall Re-Opening Plan updated 06.01.2020
Guidelines for Swimming Pools- June 3 2020
Recommended First Aid Response During COVID Crew Talk and Protocol COMBINED
Safe Work Procedures
General – Sanitizing work surfaces SWP March 18, 2020
COV- SOP – Level 1 Cleaning during COVID – 19 outbreaks – 2020 – 03 -10
Level 2 Cleaning & Sanitizing Station Checklist
REFM – COVID19 – COVID-19 – Cleaning level protocols – protocol – 2020
COR_Work station cleaning instructions March 18, 2020
COR_Vehicle cleaning instructions March 18, 2020
SWP – Working from Home – COK 2020 COK-Crew talk – working remotely considerations March 20,2020
SWP – Working Remotely March 20, 2020
Handling Mail During a Pandemic Fact Sheet March 27, 2020
SWP – Working from Home – COK March 20, 2020
SWP – Working Remotely March 20, 2020
Working from Home Form March 20, 2020
HR – HS – Notice to all City First Aid Attendants – COVID 19 – 2020-03-10
Instructions for Fitting N95 Masks March 20, 2020
Physical Distancing and Municipal Vehicles OHS Guideline_March 30 2020
COVID-19 Protocol – Hand Hygiene
COVID-19 Protocol – Office Area Hygiene
COVID-19 Protocol – Personal Health Check (May 2020)
COVID-19 Protocol – Remote Work Hazards
COVID-19 Protocol – Remote Work Safety
COVID-19 Protocol – Sanitizing Gas Detectors
COVID-19 Protocol – Sanitizing MV Radios
COVID-19 Protocol – Sanitizing MV Vehicles
COVID-19 Protocol -Travelling in MV Vehicles
COVID-19 Protocol – Physical Distancing
COVID-19 Protocol – Field Worksites
COVID-19 Protocol – Providing First Aid (April 2020)
COVID-19 Protocol – Confined Space Entry
Protecting Workers at Large Industrial Camps During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Social Distancing and Municipal Vehicles OHS Guidelines
Contractors working during COVID 20200514 Generic
Covid-19 City of Surrey Contractor Enhanced Screening Guidelines
Risk Assessments
FLEET RISK ASSESSMENT FOR FREQUENCY OF CLEANING – COVID-19 March 18, 2020
Task-Based Risk Assessment for COVID19 risk – construction projects March 18, 2020
Infectious Disease Exposure Risk Assessment
Physical distancing in office environment – Best Practice
COVID-19 Department Risk Assessment and Safety Plan Template
Facility Cleaning Risk Assessment
Safety Talks
CREW TALK FOR OPERATION FIELD STAFF_Covid-19_OHS_March 30 2020
CT 138 – Flu Prevention March 20, 2020
CT 141 – Remote Work Safety March 20, 2020
CT 140 – Social Distancing March 20, 2020
CT 139 – What is COVID-19 March 20, 2020
BCMSA Safety Talk – PANDEMIC EXPOSURE CONTROL PROTOCOL
CT_141_-_PANDEMIC_-_Vehicle-Fleet_Safety
COVID-19 MANAGER OR SUPERVISOR COVID-19 SAFE PRACTISE REVIEW FORM April 21 2020
COVID-19 WORKER AWARENESS OHS Safety Talk April 21
COVID-19 Preventative Measure Implementation Review for Manager and Supervisor April 21 2020
Recommended First Aid Response During COVID Crew Talk and Protocol COMBINED
June – COVID-19 PD in vehicles 2 per FINAL
Mental Health
Virtual Workshop: Managing the stress of COVID-19 for employees
Dr. Joti Samra and Associates:
Canadian Red Cross: Preparing Emotionally for Disasters and Emergencies
Interim Briefing Note Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak
Signs & Posters
COR_COVID-19_Hand Washing Sign March 18, 2020
COR_COVID-19_Prevention Sign March 18, 2020
COVID19 SIGN – INSIDE (March 16, 2019)
COVID19 SIGN – OUTSIDE (March 16, 2020)
BCMSA COVID-19 Posters Can be used as individual posters or rotating screen savers
Miscellaneous
City Facilities Public Statement – March 17_ 2020 WITH LOGO
HR – HS – Notice to all City First Aid Attendants – COVID 19 – 2020-03-10
Advice note to EHS on Coronavirus and Drinking Water and SwimmingPools March 20, 2020
BCMSA Response to COVID-19 – Suspension of Training
COVID-19 – Examples, Dealing with absenteeism in Municipalities
COVID 19 Key Way for Local Government to Prepare
WorkSafeBC Resources
Process safety risks in hazardous process facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 health and safety: Designing effective barriers
COVID-19: A guide to reducing the risk
Help prevent the spread of COVID-19: Cover coughs and sneezes
Help prevent the spread of COVID-19: Entry check for visitors
COVID-19 health and safety: Cleaning and disinfecting
Help prevent the spread of COVID-19: Entry check for workers
COVID-19 health and safety: Selecting and using masks
Help prevent the spread of COVID-19: How to use a mask
Help prevent the spread of COVID-19: Occupancy limit
Help prevent the spread of COVID-19: Handwashing
Legionnaires’ disease from water systems left idle during the COVID-19 pandemic
Working from home: A guide to keeping workers healthy and safe
Setting up, organizing, and working comfortably in your home workspace
Preventing exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace: A guide for employers
BC Center for Disease Control – Community Settings and Recreation Facilities
WorkSafeBC – COVID-19 and the workplace
Government of Canada COVID-19 Information
BC Provincial Government COVID-19 Updates
Medical Device Respirator recalls
CMHA – COVID-19 and Mental Health
CMHA – How to Find Help for Mental Health
BC Water & Waste Association COVID-19 resources
Fraser Health: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information for Municipalities – Mar 23 2020
Provincial Health Services: Covid-19 4 Key Ways for Local Government to Prepare
BC First Responders Mental Health – COVID-19
BCRPA’s Recreation and Parks Sector Guideline for Restarting Operations
BC Fire Training Officers Association
Managing the mental health effects of COVID-19 in the workplace: A guide for employers
Addressing the mental health effects of COVID-19 in the workplace: A guide for workers
How to stay healthy and help stop an influenza pandemic from spreading
Provider: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Understand a pandemic and what you need to do to prevent one.
Provider: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Presenters: Dr. Bill Howatt / Jesse Adams, MSc
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.
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