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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 (2006 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Falling Objects (2075 downloads )
February
MSI- Computer Ergonomics (1951 downloads )
Electrical Safety (1982 downloads )
March
Line of Fire Safety- Traffic Control (2082 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety- Mental Health and Quality of Sleep (3106 downloads )
April
Crushing Hazard- Pinch Points (1912 downloads )
Occupational Diseases (1923 downloads )
May
Emergency Preparedness (3211 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety-Mental Health and Return to Work (1453 downloads )
June
Psychological Health & Safety- Self Care and Food Health (2976 downloads )
Working Alone or In Isolation (1937 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (3145 downloads )
MSI- Lifting and Carrying (3192 downloads )
August
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (1846 downloads )
Substance-Abuse-and-Workplace-Impairment.docx (701 downloads )
Wildfire Smoke Exposure (740 downloads )
September
MSI- Contact Stress Upper Extremity (3044 downloads )
Workplace Health and Safety Culture (2091 downloads )
October
Psychological Health and Safety- Stress and Burnout (3234 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (2450 downloads )
November
Violence in the Workplace (1938 downloads )
Winter Ready- Winter Work Cold Stress and Hypothermia (2006 downloads )
December
Psychological Health and Safety - Mental Health & Holidays (3076 downloads ) MSI- Posture Awkward Static Work Postures (2963 downloads )2022 Safety Talks
January
Winter Ready- Winter Work Shoveling (1744 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Healthy Habits for Mental Fitness (1971 downloads )
February
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (1912 downloads ) ‘
Winter Ready- Ladders Steps and Stairs (1701 downloads )March
MSI- Force Pushing and Pulling (2441 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Keep Active (2033 downloads )
April
Day of Mourning (1879 downloads )
What is a Striking Hazard (1966 downloads )
May
NAOSH Week (1754 downloads )
MSI- Repetition Duration Working Without Variety (1992 downloads )
June
Crushing Hazard- Recognizing Work Zones (1907 downloads )
Depression (1764 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (1821 downloads )
MSI- Vibration Hand Arm and Whole Body Exposure (1953 downloads )
August
Workplace Substance Management (1614 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (2450 downloads )
September
Crushing Hazard- Working Around Equipment (1862 downloads )
Anxiety (1917 downloads )
October
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (1733 downloads )
Emergency Preparedness (1692 downloads )
November
Inspection- Personal Fall Protection (2072 downloads )
Winter Ready- Walkways Indoor Outdoors (1884 downloads )
December
Workplace Bullying and Harassment (1831 downloads ) What are your Responsibilities as a Supervisor (1885 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 (3374 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks March Pandemic Exposure Control Protocol (3306 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks April Aerial Lift Devices (2911 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks May Psychosocial Factors for a Health Workplace The National Standard (3340 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks June Your Vehicle is a Worksite (3514 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks July Heat Related Emergencies (3182 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks August
2020 Safety Talks September Cold and Flu Season (3464 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks October Debunking Myths About Staying Warm in Winter (3278 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks November Carbon Monoxide Safety (3289 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks December
2019 Safety Talks
January-Falls-Second-Leading-Cause-of-Injuries-in-Munis.pdf (3462 downloads )
February-Healthy-Habits-for-Mental-Fitness.pdf (3400 downloads )
March-Incident-Investigations.pdf (2939 downloads )
April-Still-Trying-To-Get-The-Lead-Out.pdf (3141 downloads )
May-Reducing-MSIs-in-the-Workplace.pdf (3448 downloads )
June-Safety-and-Generational-Differences.pdf (3429 downloads )
July-Silica-Are-You-Exposed.pdf (2949 downloads )
August-The-Importance-of-Risk-Assessments.pdf (3405 downloads )
September-Workplace-Substance-Management.pdf (2973 downloads )
October-Mental-Health-What-are-your-responsibilities-as-a-Supervisor.pdf (3249 downloads )
November-Fatigue-and-Fit-for-Work.pdf (3962 downloads )
December-WHMIS.pdf (3481 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 (3363 downloads )
- February - Keep Active! (2925 downloads )
- March - Dangers of Ticks (2865 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (4905 downloads )
- May - Emergency Preparedness - Is your family ready? (3451 downloads )
- June - We Are Hard On Our Eyes (3293 downloads )
- July - Sun Protection at Work (3193 downloads )
- August - Office Safety (3105 downloads )
- September - Germs, Germs, Everywhere! (3254 downloads )
- October - Winter Safety (2923 downloads )
- November - Exposure to Cold (2999 downloads )
- December - Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (3744 downloads )
2016 calendar crew talks:
- January - WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015 (2846 downloads )
- February - Safe Lifting - The New Rules! (3486 downloads )
- March - Eye Safety (2984 downloads )
- April - Inspecting Kitchen Appliances (2793 downloads )
- May - Danger Trees (4348 downloads )
- June - Stop! Take a break! (3474 downloads )
- July - Respectful Conduct in the Workplace (3311 downloads )
- August - Power Failure (2714 downloads )
- September - Germ Warfare (3099 downloads )
- October - Earthquake Preparedness (2951 downloads )
- November - Inspecting Personal Fall Protection (3017 downloads )
- December - Your Mental Health (3013 downloads )
2015 calendar crew talks:
- January - Preventing Falls on Stairs (2963 downloads )
- February - Reducing Risk of Coronary Heart Disease (2768 downloads )
- March - The art and hazards of texting while walking (3651 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (4458 downloads )
- May - Depression and Bipolar Disorder (2872 downloads )
- June - Cleaning Up Minor Mercury Spills (2704 downloads )
- July - Avoiding Wildlife Encounters (2890 downloads )
- August - Movement Matters! (3180 downloads )
- September - Electrical Equipment & Extension Cords (2853 downloads )
- October - What's in that abandoned waste? (3279 downloads )
- November - Safety Tips for Snow and Ice Maintenance (3126 downloads )
- December - Avoiding Holiday Meltdowns (2840 downloads )
2014 calendar crew talks:
- January - Monthly Crew Talks (3153 downloads )
- February - Rights and Responsibilities (3057 downloads )
- March - The hazards of daylight saving time (3053 downloads )
- April - Safety Footwear (2923 downloads )
- May - Chainsaw Safety (2898 downloads )
- June - How Chemicals Can Harm You (3019 downloads )
- July - Excavation Safety (2853 downloads )
- August - Backing Up Safely (3383 downloads )
- September - Preventing the Flu (3017 downloads )
- October - Safe Operation of Your Ice Surfacing Machine (2836 downloads )
- November - Hearing Conservation Program (3124 downloads )
- December - Operating & Maintaining the Photocopier (2960 downloads )
2013 calendar crew talks:
- January - Driver Distractions (3089 downloads )
- February - Dog Safety (2962 downloads )
- March - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (2930 downloads )
- April - Bear Aware (3102 downloads )
- May - Home Fire Safety (2797 downloads )
- June - Workplace Violence/Harrassment/Bullying (3087 downloads )
- July - Rodent Safety & Clean Up (2673 downloads )
- August - Respiratory Protection (2942 downloads )
- September - Sharps Disposal (3039 downloads )
- October - Domestic Violence (3087 downloads )
- November - Crane Hoist Safety (2616 downloads )
- December - Ladders (2915 downloads )
2012 calendar crew talks:
- January - Hierarchy of Controls (3235 downloads )
- February - PPE Checklist (3202 downloads )
- March - Housekeeping & Organization (3289 downloads )
- April - Equipment Mounting & Dismounting (2814 downloads )
- May - Eye & Face Protection (3142 downloads )
- June - Be Sun Safe (2958 downloads )
- July - Heat Stress (4305 downloads )
- August - Overhead Powerline Safety (2638 downloads )
- September - Ergonomic Safety (3181 downloads )
- October - Fatigue Avoidance (3131 downloads )
- November - Frostbite (4529 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (2824 downloads )
2011 calendar crew talks:
- January - Tips for Enhancing Your Crew Talks (3334 downloads )
- February - Asbestos Awareness (3169 downloads )
- March - Electrical Safety (3373 downloads )
- April - Hazards of Giant Hogweed and Cow Parsnip (3301 downloads )
- May - Working Near Bee/Wasp Nests (3244 downloads )
- June - Lightning: What You Need to Know (2820 downloads )
- July - Silica Exposure (2929 downloads )
- August - Lockout (3188 downloads )
- September - Ladder Safety (2870 downloads )
- October - Shift into Winter (3194 downloads )
- November - Falls & Slips (3342 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (2844 downloads )
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