Resources for Safety Professionals
We’re serious about sharing resources for the OH&S professional, the workplace, and its workers. Our resources offer a growing library of practical, ready-to-use materials, ranging from templates and checklists to guidance documents and best practices. These resources are either developed by BCMSA or generously contributed by our member organizations, reflecting the collaboration of BC’s local government community. Whether you’re managing day-to-day operations or leading safety initiatives, you’ll find tools to help support and strengthen your workplace safety culture.
Tools and General Resources
Connection To CareConnection to care is a phone service providing free, anonymous and confidential mental health support to local government workers in BC.
Safety TalksStay proactive with our monthly safety talks—thoughtfully researched and ready to deliver. These talks make it easy to keep safety a priority, reduce workplace risks, and foster a culture of care and accountability. Explore the latest topics and make safety part of your everyday routine.
Safety Culture SurveyUnderstanding how employees perceive workplace safety is key to building a strong safety culture. BCMSA, in partnership with The W Group, offers a free Safety Culture Survey to local governments in classification unit 753004—helping you assess, monitor, and improve worker awareness, with full confidentiality guaranteed.
Health and Safety DashboardThe BCMSA Health and Safety Dashboard, developed with EHS Analytics, helps local governments analyze safety data, identify priorities, and benchmark performance against similar-sized organizations. Free to employers in classification unit 753004.
WebinarsImprove your understanding of trending topics. Several times a year we host free, one-hour webinars. During each session, moderators will provide an overview and answer questions.
NewslettersStay informed and inspired with the latest from BCMSA! Explore our newsletters for industry updates, safety insights, and stories that highlight the people and practices shaping local government across BC.
Partnered Safety InitiativesDiscover our initiative-based safety talks, developed in partnership with Devco Consulting Ltd., covering key topics like Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI), Line of Fire Safety, and Winter Ready.
Psychological Support Toolkit for Workers and EmployersExplore the Free Psychological Support Toolkit—a powerful resource featuring a 5-part Virtual Summit with industry experts, practical tools like checklists and info packs, and access to an online forum for meaningful dialogue across all levels of your workplace. Discover how you can support mental well-being and foster connection in your organization.
Miscellaneous ResourcesThe BCMSA’s Miscellaneous Resources section serves as a repository for valuable occupational health and safety materials that don’t neatly fit into other categories. This collection includes diverse tools such as safety committee assessment checklists, discussion papers on confined spaces, and various templates and guidance documents.
Disclaimer
This website and its contents are intended as a resource for sharing programs and procedures among municipalities. BCMSA and the content creator(s) make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of any information on this site. Users of the information on this site must not make any statement indicating that BCMSA and the content creator(s) endorse or approve the materials on this website. Information provided by our member municipalities may or may not have been created by “qualified persons” under WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. BCMSA or the content creator(s) does not accept any liability or responsibility of any kind arising from the use, dissemination, or modification of this information.
