WHAT'S NEW?   

 

 

BCMSA has its' first ever Certified External Auditor for the COR program!

Steven Mah, Manager of Audit Services (right) presents an External Auditor Certificate to David Jewesson of Jewesson Consulting Ltd.   

If your municipality is interested in pursuing COR, David's bio and contact information is under "Certificate of Recognition > Approved Auditors" in the drop down menu on the left.

Additional auditor candidates will be added as they successfully complete their Student Audits.

 

Minutes of the Regular meeting of the BCMSA held September 13, 2009 in Whistler: 2009 Sept 13 Meeting Minutes.pdf

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND REGULAR MEETING:

The Annual General Meeting will commence at 10:00 a.m. at the Sundance Motel Banquet room on Friday November 27th, 2009.  Click here for Agenda and directions:  2009 AGM agenda.pdf   Elections of members for the Board of Directors will take place at the AGM.

The Regular quarterly meeting will commence immediately following the AGM.  Two "hot" topics for discussion:  Disposal of AC Pipe Procedures and impact of Bill 15 - Motor Vehicle Amendment Act regarding cell phone and radio use.  Click here for REVISED Agenda:  2009 Nov 27 Agenda.pdf

PLEASE R.S.V.P. to Cathy Cook:  ccook@bcmsa.ca or 778-278-3486

 

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION WORKSHOP!

FILLING UP QUICKLY!

The BCMSA has contracted with Arete Safety and Prevention to conduct a half-day workshop for Municipal employees - particularly ByLaw Enforcement Officers.  At this time of year your training budgets may be spread thin, but you still have some staff in higher risk categories who need this training.  Find more information and the application form under "Upcoming Events"

The workshop will take place on Tuesday December 1st and the Shadboldt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby. 

 

Here's our latest newsletter!  Nov 2009.pdf

For Developer Contract Language from the City of Surrey referenced in the newsletter click here! Developer contract language.pdf

 

Added recently:

November 20, 2009: 

• Recent incident reported to WorkSafeBC under "Recent Events"

• City of Burnaby Abandoned Waste Collection Procedures under "Resources > Miscellaneous Resources"

• Consultation submission deadline extended by WorkSafeBC (see below)

• Crane Safety A "Hot" topic with Board Officers!  Check out the Regulations they will be reviewing with your staff under "Resources/Miscellaneous Resources"

• Practical Violence Risk Assessment and Management workshop information under "events"

• Click here for the WorkSafe Bulletin dealing with asbestos hazards in demolition, renovation and salvage. 

• The Township of Langley Exposure Control Plan for Pandemic Influenza in "Resources/Exposure Control Plans"

• The City of Vancouvers answers to staff regarding H1N2 in "FAQ's" on the top banner

• COR Audit Process flowchart under COR/Information for Auditors

• Information below from WorkSafeBC

 

Policy consultation deadline for Bronchogenic Carcenoma (Lung Cancer) in Asbestos-Exposed workers extended.  Follow this link for the information.

WorkSafeBC has released information about New or Revised 2009 Occupational Exposure Limits.  Follow this link for the email. 

WorkSafeBC has also released the list of amendments proposed for 2010 and welcome your feedback.  Follow this link for more information.