Since 2010, we’ve been creating monthly safety talks designed to support you and enhance health and safety in your workplace. Feel free to print and share them with your team.
BCMSA has also partnered with Devco Consulting Ltd. to offer initiative-based safety talks focused on key topics such as Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI), Line of Fire Safety, and Winter Readiness. Click the Partnered Safety Initiatives button to explore our seasonal safety campaigns, access additional resources, and discover more safety talks.
2025 Monthly Safety Talks
2024 Safety Talks
January
Asbestos Awareness (1107 downloads )
Joint Occupational Health and Safety (1251 downloads )
February
MSI-Force Pushing and Pulling (1165 downloads )
Return to Work Recover at Work (1046 downloads )
March
Employer Supervisor Worker Responsibilities (1181 downloads )
Psychological Health and Safety - Resiliency (1061 downloads )
April
MSI-Repetition Duration Working without Variety (1049 downloads )
Psychological Health and Safety - Compassion Fatigue (1093 downloads )
May
Psychological Health and Safety - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (1036 downloads )June
Crushing Hazard - Dressing Appropriately (1187 downloads )
Wildfire Preparedness (1117 downloads )
July
Psychological Health and Safety - Asking for Help (1212 downloads )
Striking Hazard - Flying Objects (1044 downloads )
August
Driving Ergonomics (1222 downloads )
MSI - Force Gripping (1029 downloads )
September
First Aid (1197 downloads )
Psychological Health and Safety - Checking In (1210 downloads )
October
Hand Safety - Chemical Protection (1063 downloads )
New and Young Workers (1067 downloads )
November
MSI - Contact Stress: Lower Extremity (1165 downloads )
Winter Ready - Steps, Stairs, and Ladders (1116 downloads )
December
Managing Conflict at Work (1154 downloads ) Winter Work - Winter Driving (1170 downloads )2023 Safety Talks
January
Psychological Health and Safety- Assess Your Psychological Health (2808 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Falling Objects (3082 downloads )
February
MSI- Computer Ergonomics (2880 downloads )
Electrical Safety (2896 downloads )
March
Line of Fire Safety- Traffic Control (2996 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety- Mental Health and Quality of Sleep (3978 downloads )
April
Crushing Hazard- Pinch Points (2755 downloads )
Occupational Diseases (2842 downloads )
May
Emergency Preparedness (4136 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety-Mental Health and Return to Work (2291 downloads )
June
Psychological Health & Safety- Self Care and Food Health (3897 downloads )
Working Alone or In Isolation (2878 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (4322 downloads )
MSI- Lifting and Carrying (4254 downloads )
August
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (2796 downloads )
Substance-Abuse-and-Workplace-Impairment.docx (1541 downloads )
Wildfire Smoke Exposure (1739 downloads )
September
MSI- Contact Stress Upper Extremity (3989 downloads )
Workplace Health and Safety Culture (3107 downloads )
October
Psychological Health and Safety- Stress and Burnout (4152 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (3638 downloads )
November
Violence in the Workplace (2867 downloads )
Winter Ready- Winter Work Cold Stress and Hypothermia (2895 downloads )
December
Psychological Health and Safety - Mental Health & Holidays (3983 downloads ) MSI- Posture Awkward Static Work Postures (3888 downloads )Archive – Historic Safety Talks
Please note that safety talks older than three (3) years have not been reviewed, and BCMSA and the content creator(s) makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of any information on the below historic safety/crew talks.
2022 Safety Talks
January
Winter Ready- Winter Work Shoveling (2964 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Healthy Habits for Mental Fitness (3825 downloads )
February
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (3618 downloads ) ‘
Winter Ready- Ladders Steps and Stairs (2702 downloads )March
MSI- Force Pushing and Pulling (5098 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Keep Active (4027 downloads )
April
Day of Mourning (3536 downloads )
What is a Striking Hazard (3687 downloads )
May
NAOSH Week (3584 downloads )
MSI- Repetition Duration Working Without Variety (4033 downloads )
June
Crushing Hazard- Recognizing Work Zones (2983 downloads )
Depression (3312 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (3478 downloads )
MSI- Vibration Hand Arm and Whole Body Exposure (3549 downloads )
August
Workplace Substance Management (2732 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (3638 downloads )
September
Crushing Hazard- Working Around Equipment (3565 downloads )
Anxiety (3787 downloads )
October
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (3580 downloads )
Emergency Preparedness (3314 downloads )
November
Inspection- Personal Fall Protection (4243 downloads )
Winter Ready- Walkways Indoor Outdoors (3696 downloads )
December
Workplace Bullying and Harassment (3497 downloads ) What are your Responsibilities as a Supervisor (2895 downloads )2021 Safety Talks
2021 Safety Talks January – Housekeeping
2021 Safety Talks February – Winter Driving
2021 Safety Talks March – Pinch Points
2021 Safety Talks April – MSI – Contact Stress Upper Extremity
2021 Safety Talks May – Psychosocial Factors for a Healthy Workplace
2021 Safety Talks June – Stored Energy
2021 Safety Talks July – Hot Temperature – Heat Exposure
2021 Safety Talks August – Sharps Disposal
2021 Safety Talks September – Force: Lifting and Carrying
2021 Safety Talks October – Mental Health Hacks
2021 Safety Talks November – Cold Temperature – Working in the Cold of Winter
2021 Safety Talks December – Workplace Substance Management
2021 Safety Talks – Dangerous Trees Video
2020 Safety Talks
2020 Safety Talks February CPR Awareness (5185 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks March Pandemic Exposure Control Protocol (5367 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks April Aerial Lift Devices (4967 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks May Psychosocial Factors for a Health Workplace The National Standard (5550 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks June Your Vehicle is a Worksite (4620 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks July Heat Related Emergencies (4282 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks August
2020 Safety Talks September Cold and Flu Season (5429 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks October Debunking Myths About Staying Warm in Winter (4324 downloads )
2019 Safety Talks
January-Falls-Second-Leading-Cause-of-Injuries-in-Munis.pdf (4966 downloads )
February-Healthy-Habits-for-Mental-Fitness.pdf (5148 downloads )
March-Incident-Investigations.pdf (4047 downloads )
April-Still-Trying-To-Get-The-Lead-Out.pdf (5185 downloads )
May-Reducing-MSIs-in-the-Workplace.pdf (5324 downloads )
June-Safety-and-Generational-Differences.pdf (5181 downloads )
July-Silica-Are-You-Exposed.pdf (4074 downloads )
August-The-Importance-of-Risk-Assessments.pdf (5220 downloads )
September-Workplace-Substance-Management.pdf (3970 downloads )
October-Mental-Health-What-are-your-responsibilities-as-a-Supervisor.pdf (5181 downloads )
November-Fatigue-and-Fit-for-Work.pdf (5852 downloads )
December-WHMIS.pdf (4511 downloads )
2018 Crew Talks:
January- Supervisor Due Diligence
February- Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees
March- Toxic Process Gases
April- Depression
May- NAOSH Week
June- Heat Stress
July- Abandoned Waste Collection
August- Are Excavations Confined Spaces
September- Ladder Safety
October- Tips for Winter Driving
November- Slips Trips and Falls
December- Surviving Holiday Stress
2017 Crew Talks:
- January - Improve Health and Safety Culture (5758 downloads )
- February - Keep Active! (4343 downloads )
- March - Dangers of Ticks (4387 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (7080 downloads )
- May - Emergency Preparedness - Is your family ready? (6117 downloads )
- June - We Are Hard On Our Eyes (5325 downloads )
- July - Sun Protection at Work (5124 downloads )
- August - Office Safety (4737 downloads )
- September - Germs, Germs, Everywhere! (5887 downloads )
- October - Winter Safety (4428 downloads )
- November - Exposure to Cold (5043 downloads )
- December - Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (6163 downloads )
2016 Crew Talks:
- January - WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015 (4887 downloads )
- February - Safe Lifting - The New Rules! (4595 downloads )
- March - Eye Safety (4881 downloads )
- April - Inspecting Kitchen Appliances (4725 downloads )
- May - Danger Trees (5652 downloads )
- June - Stop! Take a break! (5697 downloads )
- July - Respectful Conduct in the Workplace (5478 downloads )
- August - Power Failure (3674 downloads )
- September - Germ Warfare (5143 downloads )
- October - Earthquake Preparedness (4980 downloads )
- November - Inspecting Personal Fall Protection (4813 downloads )
- December - Your Mental Health (3991 downloads )
2015 Crew Talks:
- January - Preventing Falls on Stairs (4554 downloads )
- February - Reducing Risk of Coronary Heart Disease (4236 downloads )
- March - The art and hazards of texting while walking (5699 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (5745 downloads )
- May - Depression and Bipolar Disorder (4575 downloads )
- June - Cleaning Up Minor Mercury Spills (4764 downloads )
- July - Avoiding Wildlife Encounters (3889 downloads )
- August - Movement Matters! (4994 downloads )
- September - Electrical Equipment & Extension Cords (4410 downloads )
- October - What's in that abandoned waste? (5044 downloads )
- November - Safety Tips for Snow and Ice Maintenance (4322 downloads )
- December - Avoiding Holiday Meltdowns (3972 downloads )
2014 Crew Talks:
- January - Monthly Crew Talks (5283 downloads )
- February - Rights and Responsibilities (4864 downloads )
- March - The hazards of daylight saving time (4099 downloads )
- April - Safety Footwear (3966 downloads )
- May - Chainsaw Safety (4748 downloads )
- June - How Chemicals Can Harm You (4743 downloads )
- July - Excavation Safety (4871 downloads )
- August - Backing Up Safely (5445 downloads )
- September - Preventing the Flu (4128 downloads )
- October - Safe Operation of Your Ice Surfacing Machine (4725 downloads )
- November - Hearing Conservation Program (4512 downloads )
- December - Operating & Maintaining the Photocopier (4838 downloads )
2013 Crew Talks:
- January - Driver Distractions (4077 downloads )
- February - Dog Safety (4776 downloads )
- March - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (5208 downloads )
- April - Bear Aware (5150 downloads )
- May - Home Fire Safety (3999 downloads )
- June - Workplace Violence/Harrassment/Bullying (4150 downloads )
- July - Rodent Safety & Clean Up (3571 downloads )
- August - Respiratory Protection (4764 downloads )
- September - Sharps Disposal (5104 downloads )
- October - Domestic Violence (5386 downloads )
- November - Crane Hoist Safety (3566 downloads )
- December - Ladders (4972 downloads )
2012 Crew Talks:
- January - Hierarchy of Controls (5457 downloads )
- February - PPE Checklist (5128 downloads )
- March - Housekeeping & Organization (5250 downloads )
- April - Equipment Mounting & Dismounting (4037 downloads )
- May - Eye & Face Protection (5270 downloads )
- June - Be Sun Safe (4042 downloads )
- July - Heat Stress (5551 downloads )
- August - Overhead Powerline Safety (3716 downloads )
- September - Ergonomic Safety (5299 downloads )
- October - Fatigue Avoidance (4174 downloads )
- November - Frostbite (6311 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (3919 downloads )
2011 Crew Talks:
- January - Tips for Enhancing Your Crew Talks (4562 downloads )
- February - Asbestos Awareness (5373 downloads )
- March - Electrical Safety (5824 downloads )
- April - Hazards of Giant Hogweed and Cow Parsnip (5221 downloads )
- May - Working Near Bee/Wasp Nests (4433 downloads )
- June - Lightning: What You Need to Know (3850 downloads )
- July - Silica Exposure (4767 downloads )
- August - Lockout (4636 downloads )
- September - Ladder Safety (3786 downloads )
- October - Shift into Winter (4947 downloads )
- November - Falls & Slips (4503 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (4381 downloads )
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