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BCMSA AUDIT TOOL Certified External or Internal Auditors, or internal auditor candidates, are required to submit a Notice of Audit form prior to receiving the audit tool key at least 2 weeks prior to the audit start date. Submit your Notice of Audit form to Dale Seth, COR Program Administrator (dseth@bcmsa.ca). To help you prepare for your Audit, the Large Employer Audit Spreadsheet Printable Nov 2016 (1550 downloads) Includes the documents, obse…
The Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser Branch (CMHA) and the BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) have partnered to engage and inform firefighters in four areas crucial to their work: building psychological resiliency trauma psychological distress trauma-informed responses BCMSA will begin offering CMHA’s program Resilient Minds: Building the Psychological Strength of Firefighters to both volunteer and career municipal firefig…
The Call for Presentations is now closed. The British Columbia Municipal Safety Association represents individuals working for municipalities, and together they help employers improve the health and safety of workers in the local government sector, and to ultimately help reduce costs through fewer injuries and lower assessment rates. The Public Works Association of BC represents individuals working for municipalities, utility companies and engine…
“I felt this was the most thought out event I ever attended. Beginning with the food choices and no designated seats for lunch – forcing us to mingle and socialize. It was great! “ “I enjoyed all of the sessions that I attended and connecting with employees from other municipalities that were attending on behalf of their Health & Safety Committees. There was a lot of willingness to share information.” “A great opportunity to meet people from diff…
Our conference is a three-day event of presentations and panels featuring over 70 presenters from across North America, attended by up to 500 municipal leaders and decision makers in Public Works and Occupational Safety complemented by a dynamic trade show with over 100 exhibitors. The education program at the conference provides a dynamic forum for information exchange and it is divided into four streams: Public Works, Safety, Utilities and Lead…
… WorkSafeBC FAQs: Mental Disorder Claims …
2019 Joint Annual Conference Presentations Are they Really Listening Beauty or Beast Building Foundations to Reach Safety Excellence – The Port Coquitlam Experiance Compassion Fatigue Compliance to Commitment Safety Culture Transformation at the City of Vancouver Decommissioned AC Pipe and how it needs to be managed Discriminatory Actions – Beyond Human Rights – Process Flowchart Discriminatory Actions – Beyond Human Rights Emergency Management –…
… https://careers.lakecountry.bc.ca/Job/Details/ed500997-8b7b-43a4-b324-aad900c119aa Closing date: October 27, 2019 at 4:00pm …
… RTW-and-OHS-Coordinator-Ext-Ad-Sep-2019.pdf (157 downloads) Apply by 11:45 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019 …
The Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser Branch (CMHA VF) and the British Columbia Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) have partnered to engage and inform firefighters in four areas crucial to their work: building psychological resiliency, trauma, psychological distress, and trauma-informed responses. This will be achieved through BCMSA offering the peer driven CMHA program, Resilient Minds: Building the Psychological Strength of …
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In early 2017, the BCMSA joined a working group to provide feedback on the key issues the water sector faces in complying with Part 9 of the WorkSafeBC (WSBC) regulations regarding confined spaces. The group was comprised of a wide cross-section of the water sector, including representatives from the BC Water and Wastewater Association (BCWWA), municipalities, consulting firms, contractors, and the federal government. The working group unanimousl…
… Introducing a new bulletin: Ensuring adequate support for concrete block masonry walls during construction Concrete block masonry walls are common on construction sites throughout B.C. This bulletin examines the potential hazard of wall collapse without sufficient lateral support. It also discusses how owners, employers, and contractors can prevent masonry wall collapses. …
Course description: The purpose of this Respectful Conduct in the Workplace for Managers Training Program 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. The program will also provide participants with skills to be able to describe the forms of workplace bullying and harassment, have an increased awareness of those behaviours …
… Claim-Characteristics.pdf (122 downloads) Classification-Unit.pdf (130 downloads) Injury-Rate-and-Claim-Duration.pdf (136 downloads) …
Course Overview: This WorkSafeBC approved two-day training session is designed to qualify those who work as high-risk Traffic Control Persons (TCPs) throughout the province of BC. This comprehensive, 2-day course consists of classroom and practical training and is the only standardized program of its kind acceptable to WorkSafeBC under Section 18 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation for high-risk traffic control. Requirements: Student…
Course Overview: This WorkSafeBC approved 1-day training session is designed to re-certify those who work as high-risk Traffic Control Persons (TCPs) throughout the province of BC. Requirements: Students must provide a valid authorization code prior to course registration. To receive your authorization code, please TEXT: 604-229-5984. An automatic reply will arrive in response, with your authorization code. Please include this code on your studen…
Thanks to the following cities for sharing! City-of-Kelowna-Alternate-Measures-Application.pdf (393 downloads) City-of-Kelowna-Alternate-Measures-Catch-Basin-Repair-RA.pdf (238 downloads) City-of-Kelowna-Alternate-Measures-Catch-Basin-Repair-SWP.pdf (207 downloads) City-of-Kelowna-Alternate-Measures-Open-Channel-Sewers-RA.pdf (196 downloads) City-of-Kelowna-Alternate-Measures-Open-Channel-Sewers-Rescue-Plan.pdf (173 downloads) City-of-Kelowna-Alt…
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Communicable Disease Practice Approach Sample Template Version 2 updated June 29, 2021 Communicable Disease Resources In this sections organizations have provided specific documents around communicable diseases which can be shared. City of Surrey Communicable Disease Plan Communciable Disease WORKER AWARENESS OHS Safety Crew Talk COV – OHS – COVID-19 – STANDARD – COV Communicable Disease Plan 2021 – 07 – 02 Prevent the Spread of Communicable Dise…
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COURSE CATALOGUE BCMSA training helps bring your health & safety goals to life. We deliver courses for our members (municipalities) when they request them. If there are any sessions with seats available they will be shown on the Classroom Calendar. BCMSA Courses and Costs Please note: There may be additional charges for travel. Prices listed below are for members of the BC Municipal Safety Association (Local Government employers who are part of t…
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BCMSA Response to COVID-19 At the BCMSA, the health and safety of our members, facilitators and BCMSA team is our top priority. In the current environment, it’s important for all of us to monitor the rapidly evolving situation involving the coronavirus or COVID-19, so we thought it would be helpful to provide an update on how we are responding at the BCMSA. We are monitoring for updates and will share them with you as available. Training: If you …
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… A special rate has been secured for your stay during the conference. Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Hwy. Richmond, BC V6X 1A3 Room Rate: From $229 To Book Your Room Call Reservations at 1-800-663-0299 and state you are attending the 2020 PWABC and BCMSA Joint Conference and Tradeshow …
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Complimentary tabletop booth for the two-day tradeshow in a prominent sponsor only location or one-day indoor Heavy Equipment booth Your organization will receive verbal recognition of company sponsorship at the event Digital Reach: A minimum of one acknowledgement on conference social media accounts #2020JAC Your logo will be up on both association websites until the end of 2020 Your logo will be prominently displayed on our conference mobile ap…
-Two (2) trade show passes for booth personnel per booth purchase -Lunch and refreshments -One 6’ skirted table and two chairs -One 750 watt electrical outlet -Free wifi -Two (2) trade show passes for booth personnel per booth purchase -Lunch and refreshments -One 6’ skirted table and two chairs -8’ high back wall and 3’ high side walls -One 750 watt electrical outlet -Free wifi 20’ x 20’ Indoor main ballroom Gold or Silver Sponsor -Two (2) trade…
2018 Joint Annual Conference Presentations THINK-PLAN-ACT-Hugh-Culver.pdf (260 downloads) Impairment-at-Work-Ray-Baker.pdf (296 downloads) Accommodating-Workers-with-Substance-Use-Issues-Ray-Baker.pdf (224 downloads) 30_30-Respect-and-Violence-in-the-Workplace.pdf (248 downloads) Are-You-at-Risk-of-Exposure-Peter-Ficzycz.pdf (253 downloads) Compassion-Fatigue-CMHA-BC.pdf (271 downloads) Confined-Space-Rescue-What-Makes-Cents.pdf (181 downloads) C…
Introducing a new information sheet Asbestos-containing pipes in municipal underground works projects. The network of asbestos-containing pipes in B.C. is aging or failing. As a result, it’s being replaced over time. Municipalities, contractors working on municipal projects, and other employers have responsibilities for the safe handling and disposal of asbestos-containing materials. This information sheet outlines the potential hazards and expla…
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 Virtua…
Course Overview: This training program is designed to provide vertical mast forklift operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of classroom theory with a written component and practical, hands-on experience. Course content is delivered through a PowerPoint presentation and interactive discussion and reinforced through workbooks and suppl…
Course description: 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. It will be valuable for a variety of workers and supervisors in public works, maintenance, special events and safety roles, who must set up work zones where Traffic Control Persons are required or who work with sub-contractors providing Traffic Control service…
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Wheel Loader/Front-End Loader Operator Training Course Overview: This training program is designed to provide wheel loader operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of classroom theory with a written component and practical, hands-on experience. Course content is delivered through a PowerPoint presentation and interactive discussion and …
Truck Mounted Crane Safety Training Course Overview: This training program is designed to provide Folding Boom Truck Crane and Stiff Boom Truck Crane operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of classroom theory with a written component and practical, hands-on experience. Content delivery will focus on applicable designation and can be c…
Telehandler/Variable Reach Forklift Operator Training Course Overview: This training program is designed to provide telehandler/variable reach forklift operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of classroom theory with a written component and practical, hands-on experience. Course content is delivered through a PowerPoint presentation an…
Skid Steer Loader Operator Training Course Overview: This training program is designed to provide skid steer loader operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of classroom theory with a written component and practical, hands-on experience. Course content is delivered through a PowerPoint presentation and interactive discussion and reinfor…
Course Overview: This training program is designed to provide riggers with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of classroom theory with a written component and practical, hands-on experience. Course content is delivered through a PowerPoint presentation and interactive discussion and reinforced through workbooks and supplementary handouts. This p…
Overhead Crane Safety Training Course Overview: This training program is designed to provide overhead crane operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of classroom theory with a written component and practical, hands-on experience. Course content is delivered through a PowerPoint presentation and interactive discussion and reinforced thro…
Bucket Truck Operator Training Course Overview: This training program is designed to provide bucket truck operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of classroom theory with a written component and practical, hands on experience. Course content is delivered through a PowerPoint presentation and interactive discussion, and reinforced throu…
… THE HEALTH AND SAFETY RESOURCE OF CHOICE The BCMSA offers a range of events, certificates and training opportunities. We are on a mission to keep employers developing, implementing and evaluating their health and safety management on an annual basis. Please view our calendar for full details on our upcoming events. Certificate of Recognition (COR) Training Conferences Webinars General Meetings Discussion Groups …
Backhoe Operator Training Course Overview: This training program is designed to provide backhoe operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of classroom theory with a written component and practical, hands-on experience. Course content is delivered through a PowerPoint presentation and interactive discussion and reinforced through workbook…
Course Overview This training program is designed to provide elevated work platform operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of classroom theory with a written component and practical, hands-on experience. Course content is delivered through a PowerPoint presentation and interactive discussion and reinforced through workbooks and supple…
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