NEW! – Virtual Instructor Led Training
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 current with WorkSafeBC regulations. Until the COVID-19 pandemic subsides all Virtual Instructor Led Training will be offered at a reduced cost. Each of the courses offered will remain consistent with our in-class format – including curriculum, criteria, activities, length and exam.
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Virtual Instructor Led Training:
Safety Essentials for Leaders
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.
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/Health and Safety 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: Senior 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 (Industry/Field)
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.
