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2024 Monthly Safety Talks
2023 Safety Talks
January
Psychological Health and Safety- Assess Your Psychological Health (2013 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Falling Objects (2083 downloads )
February
MSI- Computer Ergonomics (1957 downloads )
Electrical Safety (1993 downloads )
March
Line of Fire Safety- Traffic Control (2093 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety- Mental Health and Quality of Sleep (3115 downloads )
April
Crushing Hazard- Pinch Points (1920 downloads )
Occupational Diseases (1932 downloads )
May
Emergency Preparedness (3225 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety-Mental Health and Return to Work (1465 downloads )
June
Psychological Health & Safety- Self Care and Food Health (2986 downloads )
Working Alone or In Isolation (1946 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (3154 downloads )
MSI- Lifting and Carrying (3198 downloads )
August
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (1858 downloads )
Substance-Abuse-and-Workplace-Impairment.docx (708 downloads )
Wildfire Smoke Exposure (753 downloads )
September
MSI- Contact Stress Upper Extremity (3053 downloads )
Workplace Health and Safety Culture (2113 downloads )
October
Psychological Health and Safety- Stress and Burnout (3244 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (2460 downloads )
November
Violence in the Workplace (1944 downloads )
Winter Ready- Winter Work Cold Stress and Hypothermia (2018 downloads )
December
Psychological Health and Safety - Mental Health & Holidays (3084 downloads ) MSI- Posture Awkward Static Work Postures (2972 downloads )2022 Safety Talks
January
Winter Ready- Winter Work Shoveling (1752 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Healthy Habits for Mental Fitness (1988 downloads )
February
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (1922 downloads ) ‘
Winter Ready- Ladders Steps and Stairs (1709 downloads )March
MSI- Force Pushing and Pulling (2470 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Keep Active (2046 downloads )
April
Day of Mourning (1892 downloads )
What is a Striking Hazard (1974 downloads )
May
NAOSH Week (1768 downloads )
MSI- Repetition Duration Working Without Variety (2007 downloads )
June
Crushing Hazard- Recognizing Work Zones (1919 downloads )
Depression (1777 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (1828 downloads )
MSI- Vibration Hand Arm and Whole Body Exposure (1965 downloads )
August
Workplace Substance Management (1624 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (2460 downloads )
September
Crushing Hazard- Working Around Equipment (1872 downloads )
Anxiety (1932 downloads )
October
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (1741 downloads )
Emergency Preparedness (1703 downloads )
November
Inspection- Personal Fall Protection (2087 downloads )
Winter Ready- Walkways Indoor Outdoors (1896 downloads )
December
Workplace Bullying and Harassment (1843 downloads ) What are your Responsibilities as a Supervisor (1893 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 (3386 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks March Pandemic Exposure Control Protocol (3316 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks April Aerial Lift Devices (2927 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks May Psychosocial Factors for a Health Workplace The National Standard (3349 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks June Your Vehicle is a Worksite (3527 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks July Heat Related Emergencies (3192 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks August
2020 Safety Talks September Cold and Flu Season (3474 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks October Debunking Myths About Staying Warm in Winter (3290 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks November Carbon Monoxide Safety (3310 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks December
2019 Safety Talks
January-Falls-Second-Leading-Cause-of-Injuries-in-Munis.pdf (3471 downloads )
February-Healthy-Habits-for-Mental-Fitness.pdf (3413 downloads )
March-Incident-Investigations.pdf (2951 downloads )
April-Still-Trying-To-Get-The-Lead-Out.pdf (3164 downloads )
May-Reducing-MSIs-in-the-Workplace.pdf (3458 downloads )
June-Safety-and-Generational-Differences.pdf (3443 downloads )
July-Silica-Are-You-Exposed.pdf (2956 downloads )
August-The-Importance-of-Risk-Assessments.pdf (3419 downloads )
September-Workplace-Substance-Management.pdf (2978 downloads )
October-Mental-Health-What-are-your-responsibilities-as-a-Supervisor.pdf (3259 downloads )
November-Fatigue-and-Fit-for-Work.pdf (3973 downloads )
December-WHMIS.pdf (3489 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 (3377 downloads )
- February - Keep Active! (2934 downloads )
- March - Dangers of Ticks (2876 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (4925 downloads )
- May - Emergency Preparedness - Is your family ready? (3469 downloads )
- June - We Are Hard On Our Eyes (3310 downloads )
- July - Sun Protection at Work (3205 downloads )
- August - Office Safety (3114 downloads )
- September - Germs, Germs, Everywhere! (3268 downloads )
- October - Winter Safety (2931 downloads )
- November - Exposure to Cold (3011 downloads )
- December - Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (3762 downloads )
2016 calendar crew talks:
- January - WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015 (2857 downloads )
- February - Safe Lifting - The New Rules! (3502 downloads )
- March - Eye Safety (3005 downloads )
- April - Inspecting Kitchen Appliances (2801 downloads )
- May - Danger Trees (4364 downloads )
- June - Stop! Take a break! (3492 downloads )
- July - Respectful Conduct in the Workplace (3321 downloads )
- August - Power Failure (2726 downloads )
- September - Germ Warfare (3117 downloads )
- October - Earthquake Preparedness (2964 downloads )
- November - Inspecting Personal Fall Protection (3031 downloads )
- December - Your Mental Health (3022 downloads )
2015 calendar crew talks:
- January - Preventing Falls on Stairs (2972 downloads )
- February - Reducing Risk of Coronary Heart Disease (2777 downloads )
- March - The art and hazards of texting while walking (3666 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (4471 downloads )
- May - Depression and Bipolar Disorder (2887 downloads )
- June - Cleaning Up Minor Mercury Spills (2720 downloads )
- July - Avoiding Wildlife Encounters (2904 downloads )
- August - Movement Matters! (3196 downloads )
- September - Electrical Equipment & Extension Cords (2867 downloads )
- October - What's in that abandoned waste? (3295 downloads )
- November - Safety Tips for Snow and Ice Maintenance (3139 downloads )
- December - Avoiding Holiday Meltdowns (2848 downloads )
2014 calendar crew talks:
- January - Monthly Crew Talks (3173 downloads )
- February - Rights and Responsibilities (3067 downloads )
- March - The hazards of daylight saving time (3059 downloads )
- April - Safety Footwear (2936 downloads )
- May - Chainsaw Safety (2913 downloads )
- June - How Chemicals Can Harm You (3033 downloads )
- July - Excavation Safety (2866 downloads )
- August - Backing Up Safely (3396 downloads )
- September - Preventing the Flu (3028 downloads )
- October - Safe Operation of Your Ice Surfacing Machine (2847 downloads )
- November - Hearing Conservation Program (3138 downloads )
- December - Operating & Maintaining the Photocopier (2972 downloads )
2013 calendar crew talks:
- January - Driver Distractions (3104 downloads )
- February - Dog Safety (2972 downloads )
- March - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (2945 downloads )
- April - Bear Aware (3114 downloads )
- May - Home Fire Safety (2811 downloads )
- June - Workplace Violence/Harrassment/Bullying (3097 downloads )
- July - Rodent Safety & Clean Up (2684 downloads )
- August - Respiratory Protection (2951 downloads )
- September - Sharps Disposal (3053 downloads )
- October - Domestic Violence (3098 downloads )
- November - Crane Hoist Safety (2629 downloads )
- December - Ladders (2935 downloads )
2012 calendar crew talks:
- January - Hierarchy of Controls (3249 downloads )
- February - PPE Checklist (3214 downloads )
- March - Housekeeping & Organization (3304 downloads )
- April - Equipment Mounting & Dismounting (2825 downloads )
- May - Eye & Face Protection (3156 downloads )
- June - Be Sun Safe (2964 downloads )
- July - Heat Stress (4325 downloads )
- August - Overhead Powerline Safety (2646 downloads )
- September - Ergonomic Safety (3192 downloads )
- October - Fatigue Avoidance (3140 downloads )
- November - Frostbite (4545 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (2835 downloads )
2011 calendar crew talks:
- January - Tips for Enhancing Your Crew Talks (3344 downloads )
- February - Asbestos Awareness (3184 downloads )
- March - Electrical Safety (3399 downloads )
- April - Hazards of Giant Hogweed and Cow Parsnip (3315 downloads )
- May - Working Near Bee/Wasp Nests (3256 downloads )
- June - Lightning: What You Need to Know (2837 downloads )
- July - Silica Exposure (2944 downloads )
- August - Lockout (3199 downloads )
- September - Ladder Safety (2880 downloads )
- October - Shift into Winter (3210 downloads )
- November - Falls & Slips (3356 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (2853 downloads )
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