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2025 Monthly Safety Talks
2024 Safety Talks
January
Asbestos Awareness (976 downloads )
Joint Occupational Health and Safety (1118 downloads )
February
MSI-Force Pushing and Pulling (1018 downloads )
Return to Work Recover at Work (930 downloads )
March
Employer Supervisor Worker Responsibilities (1046 downloads )
Psychological Health and Safety - Resiliency (938 downloads )
April
MSI-Repetition Duration Working without Variety (904 downloads )
Psychological Health and Safety - Compassion Fatigue (954 downloads )
May
Psychological Health and Safety - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (917 downloads )June
Crushing Hazard - Dressing Appropriately (1054 downloads )
Wildfire Preparedness (993 downloads )
July
Psychological Health and Safety - Asking for Help (1065 downloads )
Striking Hazard - Flying Objects (917 downloads )
August
Driving Ergonomics (1088 downloads )
MSI - Force Gripping (911 downloads )
September
First Aid (1068 downloads )
Psychological Health and Safety - Checking In (1086 downloads )
October
Hand Safety - Chemical Protection (944 downloads )
New and Young Workers (937 downloads )
November
MSI - Contact Stress: Lower Extremity (1044 downloads )
Winter Ready - Steps, Stairs, and Ladders (996 downloads )
December
Managing Conflict at Work (1036 downloads ) Winter Work - Winter Driving (1044 downloads )2023 Safety Talks
January
Psychological Health and Safety- Assess Your Psychological Health (2685 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Falling Objects (2960 downloads )
February
MSI- Computer Ergonomics (2744 downloads )
Electrical Safety (2763 downloads )
March
Line of Fire Safety- Traffic Control (2857 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety- Mental Health and Quality of Sleep (3844 downloads )
April
Crushing Hazard- Pinch Points (2633 downloads )
Occupational Diseases (2724 downloads )
May
Emergency Preparedness (4006 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety-Mental Health and Return to Work (2180 downloads )
June
Psychological Health & Safety- Self Care and Food Health (3771 downloads )
Working Alone or In Isolation (2748 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (4166 downloads )
MSI- Lifting and Carrying (4104 downloads )
August
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (2674 downloads )
Substance-Abuse-and-Workplace-Impairment.docx (1432 downloads )
Wildfire Smoke Exposure (1556 downloads )
September
MSI- Contact Stress Upper Extremity (3858 downloads )
Workplace Health and Safety Culture (2954 downloads )
October
Psychological Health and Safety- Stress and Burnout (4009 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (3504 downloads )
November
Violence in the Workplace (2742 downloads )
Winter Ready- Winter Work Cold Stress and Hypothermia (2765 downloads )
December
Psychological Health and Safety - Mental Health & Holidays (3855 downloads ) MSI- Posture Awkward Static Work Postures (3755 downloads )2022 Safety Talks
January
Winter Ready- Winter Work Shoveling (2748 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Healthy Habits for Mental Fitness (3396 downloads )
February
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (3221 downloads ) ‘
Winter Ready- Ladders Steps and Stairs (2524 downloads )March
MSI- Force Pushing and Pulling (4506 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Keep Active (3525 downloads )
April
Day of Mourning (3153 downloads )
What is a Striking Hazard (3270 downloads )
May
NAOSH Week (3139 downloads )
MSI- Repetition Duration Working Without Variety (3560 downloads )
June
Crushing Hazard- Recognizing Work Zones (2781 downloads )
Depression (2967 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (3124 downloads )
MSI- Vibration Hand Arm and Whole Body Exposure (3194 downloads )
August
Workplace Substance Management (2515 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (3504 downloads )
September
Crushing Hazard- Working Around Equipment (3156 downloads )
Anxiety (3384 downloads )
October
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (3189 downloads )
Emergency Preparedness (2961 downloads )
November
Inspection- Personal Fall Protection (3774 downloads )
Winter Ready- Walkways Indoor Outdoors (3289 downloads )
December
Workplace Bullying and Harassment (3121 downloads ) What are your Responsibilities as a Supervisor (2689 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 (4834 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks March Pandemic Exposure Control Protocol (4977 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks April Aerial Lift Devices (4602 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks May Psychosocial Factors for a Health Workplace The National Standard (5161 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks June Your Vehicle is a Worksite (4440 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks July Heat Related Emergencies (4096 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks August
2020 Safety Talks September Cold and Flu Season (5084 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks October Debunking Myths About Staying Warm in Winter (4115 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks November Carbon Monoxide Safety (5033 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks December
2019 Safety Talks
January-Falls-Second-Leading-Cause-of-Injuries-in-Munis.pdf (4677 downloads )
February-Healthy-Habits-for-Mental-Fitness.pdf (4828 downloads )
March-Incident-Investigations.pdf (3837 downloads )
April-Still-Trying-To-Get-The-Lead-Out.pdf (4793 downloads )
May-Reducing-MSIs-in-the-Workplace.pdf (4991 downloads )
June-Safety-and-Generational-Differences.pdf (4833 downloads )
July-Silica-Are-You-Exposed.pdf (3873 downloads )
August-The-Importance-of-Risk-Assessments.pdf (4855 downloads )
September-Workplace-Substance-Management.pdf (3800 downloads )
October-Mental-Health-What-are-your-responsibilities-as-a-Supervisor.pdf (4806 downloads )
November-Fatigue-and-Fit-for-Work.pdf (5494 downloads )
December-WHMIS.pdf (4316 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 (5175 downloads )
- February - Keep Active! (4034 downloads )
- March - Dangers of Ticks (4025 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (6611 downloads )
- May - Emergency Preparedness - Is your family ready? (5483 downloads )
- June - We Are Hard On Our Eyes (4830 downloads )
- July - Sun Protection at Work (4699 downloads )
- August - Office Safety (4353 downloads )
- September - Germs, Germs, Everywhere! (5301 downloads )
- October - Winter Safety (4101 downloads )
- November - Exposure to Cold (4517 downloads )
- December - Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (5588 downloads )
2016 calendar crew talks:
- January - WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015 (4361 downloads )
- February - Safe Lifting - The New Rules! (4409 downloads )
- March - Eye Safety (4393 downloads )
- April - Inspecting Kitchen Appliances (4241 downloads )
- May - Danger Trees (5374 downloads )
- June - Stop! Take a break! (5180 downloads )
- July - Respectful Conduct in the Workplace (4892 downloads )
- August - Power Failure (3475 downloads )
- September - Germ Warfare (4626 downloads )
- October - Earthquake Preparedness (4452 downloads )
- November - Inspecting Personal Fall Protection (4389 downloads )
- December - Your Mental Health (3782 downloads )
2015 calendar crew talks:
- January - Preventing Falls on Stairs (4225 downloads )
- February - Reducing Risk of Coronary Heart Disease (3873 downloads )
- March - The art and hazards of texting while walking (5226 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (5476 downloads )
- May - Depression and Bipolar Disorder (4209 downloads )
- June - Cleaning Up Minor Mercury Spills (4267 downloads )
- July - Avoiding Wildlife Encounters (3691 downloads )
- August - Movement Matters! (4558 downloads )
- September - Electrical Equipment & Extension Cords (4044 downloads )
- October - What's in that abandoned waste? (4600 downloads )
- November - Safety Tips for Snow and Ice Maintenance (4098 downloads )
- December - Avoiding Holiday Meltdowns (3779 downloads )
2014 calendar crew talks:
- January - Monthly Crew Talks (4739 downloads )
- February - Rights and Responsibilities (4347 downloads )
- March - The hazards of daylight saving time (3894 downloads )
- April - Safety Footwear (3764 downloads )
- May - Chainsaw Safety (4342 downloads )
- June - How Chemicals Can Harm You (4320 downloads )
- July - Excavation Safety (4375 downloads )
- August - Backing Up Safely (4951 downloads )
- September - Preventing the Flu (3935 downloads )
- October - Safe Operation of Your Ice Surfacing Machine (4262 downloads )
- November - Hearing Conservation Program (4266 downloads )
- December - Operating & Maintaining the Photocopier (4381 downloads )
2013 calendar crew talks:
- January - Driver Distractions (3891 downloads )
- February - Dog Safety (4313 downloads )
- March - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (4613 downloads )
- April - Bear Aware (4624 downloads )
- May - Home Fire Safety (3764 downloads )
- June - Workplace Violence/Harrassment/Bullying (3947 downloads )
- July - Rodent Safety & Clean Up (3406 downloads )
- August - Respiratory Protection (4309 downloads )
- September - Sharps Disposal (4599 downloads )
- October - Domestic Violence (4817 downloads )
- November - Crane Hoist Safety (3382 downloads )
- December - Ladders (4486 downloads )
2012 calendar crew talks:
- January - Hierarchy of Controls (4904 downloads )
- February - PPE Checklist (4648 downloads )
- March - Housekeeping & Organization (4815 downloads )
- April - Equipment Mounting & Dismounting (3859 downloads )
- May - Eye & Face Protection (4777 downloads )
- June - Be Sun Safe (3838 downloads )
- July - Heat Stress (5311 downloads )
- August - Overhead Powerline Safety (3545 downloads )
- September - Ergonomic Safety (4810 downloads )
- October - Fatigue Avoidance (3994 downloads )
- November - Frostbite (5919 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (3710 downloads )
2011 calendar crew talks:
- January - Tips for Enhancing Your Crew Talks (4323 downloads )
- February - Asbestos Awareness (4836 downloads )
- March - Electrical Safety (5214 downloads )
- April - Hazards of Giant Hogweed and Cow Parsnip (4787 downloads )
- May - Working Near Bee/Wasp Nests (4224 downloads )
- June - Lightning: What You Need to Know (3651 downloads )
- July - Silica Exposure (4325 downloads )
- August - Lockout (4381 downloads )
- September - Ladder Safety (3607 downloads )
- October - Shift into Winter (4471 downloads )
- November - Falls & Slips (4295 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (3939 downloads )
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