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BCMSA has been partnering with Devco Consulting Ltd. to provide initiative based safety talks. The initiatives include Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI), Line of Fire Safety and Winter Ready. Click below to find out more about our seasonal safety initiatives, get more resources and additional safety talks.
2024 Monthly Safety Talks
2023 Safety Talks
January
Psychological Health and Safety- Assess Your Psychological Health (1997 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Falling Objects (2069 downloads )
February
MSI- Computer Ergonomics (1942 downloads )
Electrical Safety (1972 downloads )
March
Line of Fire Safety- Traffic Control (2074 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety- Mental Health and Quality of Sleep (3096 downloads )
April
Crushing Hazard- Pinch Points (1902 downloads )
Occupational Diseases (1914 downloads )
May
Emergency Preparedness (3204 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety-Mental Health and Return to Work (1445 downloads )
June
Psychological Health & Safety- Self Care and Food Health (2968 downloads )
Working Alone or In Isolation (1923 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (3132 downloads )
MSI- Lifting and Carrying (3179 downloads )
August
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (1840 downloads )
Substance-Abuse-and-Workplace-Impairment.docx (693 downloads )
Wildfire Smoke Exposure (731 downloads )
September
MSI- Contact Stress Upper Extremity (3035 downloads )
Workplace Health and Safety Culture (2081 downloads )
October
Psychological Health and Safety- Stress and Burnout (3227 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (2441 downloads )
November
Violence in the Workplace (1929 downloads )
Winter Ready- Winter Work Cold Stress and Hypothermia (1998 downloads )
December
Psychological Health and Safety - Mental Health & Holidays (3067 downloads ) MSI- Posture Awkward Static Work Postures (2955 downloads )2022 Safety Talks
January
Winter Ready- Winter Work Shoveling (1739 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Healthy Habits for Mental Fitness (1958 downloads )
February
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (1905 downloads ) ‘
Winter Ready- Ladders Steps and Stairs (1694 downloads )March
MSI- Force Pushing and Pulling (2429 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Keep Active (2019 downloads )
April
Day of Mourning (1870 downloads )
What is a Striking Hazard (1955 downloads )
May
NAOSH Week (1741 downloads )
MSI- Repetition Duration Working Without Variety (1980 downloads )
June
Crushing Hazard- Recognizing Work Zones (1894 downloads )
Depression (1756 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (1810 downloads )
MSI- Vibration Hand Arm and Whole Body Exposure (1943 downloads )
August
Workplace Substance Management (1602 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (2441 downloads )
September
Crushing Hazard- Working Around Equipment (1854 downloads )
Anxiety (1907 downloads )
October
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (1722 downloads )
Emergency Preparedness (1684 downloads )
November
Inspection- Personal Fall Protection (2058 downloads )
Winter Ready- Walkways Indoor Outdoors (1869 downloads )
December
Workplace Bullying and Harassment (1820 downloads ) What are your Responsibilities as a Supervisor (1878 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 (3367 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks March Pandemic Exposure Control Protocol (3296 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks April Aerial Lift Devices (2901 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks May Psychosocial Factors for a Health Workplace The National Standard (3329 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks June Your Vehicle is a Worksite (3503 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks July Heat Related Emergencies (3173 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks August
2020 Safety Talks September Cold and Flu Season (3454 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks October Debunking Myths About Staying Warm in Winter (3268 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks November Carbon Monoxide Safety (3278 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks December
2019 Safety Talks
January-Falls-Second-Leading-Cause-of-Injuries-in-Munis.pdf (3452 downloads )
February-Healthy-Habits-for-Mental-Fitness.pdf (3389 downloads )
March-Incident-Investigations.pdf (2930 downloads )
April-Still-Trying-To-Get-The-Lead-Out.pdf (3129 downloads )
May-Reducing-MSIs-in-the-Workplace.pdf (3438 downloads )
June-Safety-and-Generational-Differences.pdf (3421 downloads )
July-Silica-Are-You-Exposed.pdf (2940 downloads )
August-The-Importance-of-Risk-Assessments.pdf (3397 downloads )
September-Workplace-Substance-Management.pdf (2967 downloads )
October-Mental-Health-What-are-your-responsibilities-as-a-Supervisor.pdf (3239 downloads )
November-Fatigue-and-Fit-for-Work.pdf (3949 downloads )
December-WHMIS.pdf (3474 downloads )
Archive – Historic Safety Talks
Please note that safety talks older than 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 historic crew talks.
2018 calendar 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 calendar crew talks:
- January - Improve Health and Safety Culture (3351 downloads )
- February - Keep Active! (2911 downloads )
- March - Dangers of Ticks (2857 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (4887 downloads )
- May - Emergency Preparedness - Is your family ready? (3431 downloads )
- June - We Are Hard On Our Eyes (3283 downloads )
- July - Sun Protection at Work (3182 downloads )
- August - Office Safety (3094 downloads )
- September - Germs, Germs, Everywhere! (3240 downloads )
- October - Winter Safety (2916 downloads )
- November - Exposure to Cold (2992 downloads )
- December - Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (3734 downloads )
2016 calendar crew talks:
- January - WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015 (2836 downloads )
- February - Safe Lifting - The New Rules! (3478 downloads )
- March - Eye Safety (2972 downloads )
- April - Inspecting Kitchen Appliances (2787 downloads )
- May - Danger Trees (4338 downloads )
- June - Stop! Take a break! (3457 downloads )
- July - Respectful Conduct in the Workplace (3295 downloads )
- August - Power Failure (2706 downloads )
- September - Germ Warfare (3088 downloads )
- October - Earthquake Preparedness (2935 downloads )
- November - Inspecting Personal Fall Protection (3007 downloads )
- December - Your Mental Health (3007 downloads )
2015 calendar crew talks:
- January - Preventing Falls on Stairs (2955 downloads )
- February - Reducing Risk of Coronary Heart Disease (2758 downloads )
- March - The art and hazards of texting while walking (3645 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (4448 downloads )
- May - Depression and Bipolar Disorder (2862 downloads )
- June - Cleaning Up Minor Mercury Spills (2693 downloads )
- July - Avoiding Wildlife Encounters (2880 downloads )
- August - Movement Matters! (3174 downloads )
- September - Electrical Equipment & Extension Cords (2846 downloads )
- October - What's in that abandoned waste? (3271 downloads )
- November - Safety Tips for Snow and Ice Maintenance (3117 downloads )
- December - Avoiding Holiday Meltdowns (2831 downloads )
2014 calendar crew talks:
- January - Monthly Crew Talks (3144 downloads )
- February - Rights and Responsibilities (3046 downloads )
- March - The hazards of daylight saving time (3043 downloads )
- April - Safety Footwear (2910 downloads )
- May - Chainsaw Safety (2888 downloads )
- June - How Chemicals Can Harm You (3013 downloads )
- July - Excavation Safety (2840 downloads )
- August - Backing Up Safely (3366 downloads )
- September - Preventing the Flu (3005 downloads )
- October - Safe Operation of Your Ice Surfacing Machine (2828 downloads )
- November - Hearing Conservation Program (3108 downloads )
- December - Operating & Maintaining the Photocopier (2953 downloads )
2013 calendar crew talks:
- January - Driver Distractions (3082 downloads )
- February - Dog Safety (2953 downloads )
- March - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (2921 downloads )
- April - Bear Aware (3094 downloads )
- May - Home Fire Safety (2789 downloads )
- June - Workplace Violence/Harrassment/Bullying (3078 downloads )
- July - Rodent Safety & Clean Up (2665 downloads )
- August - Respiratory Protection (2931 downloads )
- September - Sharps Disposal (3028 downloads )
- October - Domestic Violence (3073 downloads )
- November - Crane Hoist Safety (2610 downloads )
- December - Ladders (2906 downloads )
2012 calendar crew talks:
- January - Hierarchy of Controls (3225 downloads )
- February - PPE Checklist (3188 downloads )
- March - Housekeeping & Organization (3281 downloads )
- April - Equipment Mounting & Dismounting (2804 downloads )
- May - Eye & Face Protection (3132 downloads )
- June - Be Sun Safe (2950 downloads )
- July - Heat Stress (4294 downloads )
- August - Overhead Powerline Safety (2629 downloads )
- September - Ergonomic Safety (3167 downloads )
- October - Fatigue Avoidance (3122 downloads )
- November - Frostbite (4517 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (2814 downloads )
2011 calendar crew talks:
- January - Tips for Enhancing Your Crew Talks (3329 downloads )
- February - Asbestos Awareness (3162 downloads )
- March - Electrical Safety (3361 downloads )
- April - Hazards of Giant Hogweed and Cow Parsnip (3286 downloads )
- May - Working Near Bee/Wasp Nests (3237 downloads )
- June - Lightning: What You Need to Know (2813 downloads )
- July - Silica Exposure (2919 downloads )
- August - Lockout (3176 downloads )
- September - Ladder Safety (2862 downloads )
- October - Shift into Winter (3187 downloads )
- November - Falls & Slips (3328 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (2837 downloads )
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