BC Municipal Safety Association

Added February 5:

Congratulations to Dean Sinclair and John Dunn! They are BCMSA's most recently Certified External Auditors in Local Government COR. Visit the Certificate of Recognition Program page for more information.
Resources for building inspector safety training have been added to our Resources section in Safe Work Procedures. These include the City of Vancouver's Inspection Group Orientation and Tool Box Meeting Guides for Silica Dust and Asbestos Awareness.

Added February 2:

Check out our February Newsletter! Newsletter Feb 2010.pdf
EECOL Electric and Radiodetection Underground Utilities Locate Systems are hosting "The ABC's of Underground Utilities, Cable and Pipe Locating" Seminars in Burnaby, Victoria and Nelson, March 15, 16 and 18. Click here for further information Locate Seminar Invite Mar 2010.pdf
The Strathcona Regional District is hosting their 1st Annual Upper Island Safety Conference in Campbell River May 31 - June 1. For all the information and registration details check out Upper Island Safety Conference 2010.pdf

Added February 1:

On June 9, 2005 an employee in the Town of Carlton Place Ontario was struck in the head by the pipe used to pressure test a water main. He lived for more than two years in a vegetative state before dying as a consequence of his traumatic brain injury.

The Coroner's Jury made eight recommendations with respect to safety management systems, safe work procedures, use of manufacturers' instructions, on-site safety meetings, and education and training of municipal workers. Click here to read the entire Coroner Jury Report.

Coroner Jury Recommendations Lesway.pdf

Added January 22:

City of Chilliwack pre-trip inspection worksheets for a variety of equipment - check Miscellaneous Resources in the Resources section.
Internal Auditor - training application forms are now available for sessions in Nanaimo and Langley under Upcoming Events.

Added January 21:

Congratulations Sunshine Borsato! She is BCMSA's 3rd Certified External Auditor in Local Government COR. Visit the Certificate of Recognition Program page for more information.
WorkSafeBC Reminder: February 5th Deadline for Feedback on Proposed Policy Amendments - Bronchogenic Carcinoma (Lung Cancer) in Asbestos-Exposed Workers

WSBC Feb 5 Proposed Policy Amendments.pdf

Added January 20:

Safety Management Systems - training applications are now available for sessions in Nanaimo and Vernon under Upcoming Events

Added January 15:

UBC School of Environmental Health offers learning opportunities that are no cost and have been awarded certification maintenance points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH), Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) and Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists (CRBOH) Check out their latest offerings under "Upcoming Events"

The 2010 Dig Safe BC! Workshop is coming to Abbotsford February 18th, 2010

7:45am - 4:30pm

BC Landscapers & Contractors Expo - Tradex

1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford, BC

For companies who disturb the ground in any way - this workshop is important. We all want to stop hits on underground infrastructure and keep you, the public and the environment safe. Co-sponsored by BC One Call, BC Common Ground Alliance, BC Municipal Safety Association and companies in Industry, this workshop is a valuable tool for any company that is digging and will provide answers to what’s underground, what happens if you hit a line, legal ramifications, the “Call Before You Dig” process, what Locating is and techniques for safe excavation, among other topics.

There are critical infrastructures underground that are vital to healthy communities and business continuity, but can be dangerous to public safety and worker safety if struck. This workshop may save you money and we may never know how many lives it may help save.

To register and for more information: BC Common Ground Alliance or call BCCGA Executive Director Dave Baspaly at (604) 568-2700 (604) 568-2700. Note that registrations can only be done on-line.

A second Dig Safe BC! workshop will be held in Cranbrook on March 31st; information may also be found on BCCGA's website or by calling the Executive Director of BC Common Ground Alliance.

Added Recently:

The Conference brochure for the Western Conference on Safety is now available on Pacific Safety Center's website.

The Pacific Safety Center is hosting their annual Western Conference on Safety, taking place April 12 and 13, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver, B.C.

Whether you are new to occupational safety or an experienced safety professional, there is something at the conference for you. Choose from more than 20 sessions that will help you gain knowledge and develop skills that you can use throughout your career.

There will also be over 70 safety tradeshow booths to visit.

For more information and to register, visit the Pacific Safety Center web site or call 604 233-1842

WorkSafeBC Guideline G-D3_119.1: Owner Obligations - Public Lands

Feedback and comments on this Guideline must be made by February 21st. Here's the link to WorkSafe's website

Also new on WorkSafe's website: Information on Policy changes regarding second or subsequent administrative penalties

2009 CITY OF EXCELLENCE

AWARD

OBJECTIVE OF THE AWARD:

Created by the BC Municipal Safety Association, the BC Common Ground Alliance and the Construction Safety Network, with funding from the BC Safety Authority and WorkSafe BC, this award is intended to recognize local governments for activities that improve ground disturbance, safe excavation techniques and best practice at or around underground infrastructure, in the year previous to the award.

ELIGIBILITY:

Any BC local government - including City, Village, Township, District, Municipality, Regional District, First Nation community and Tribal Council - that demonstrates and meets the criteria of this award.

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

A "City of Excellence Award” – for ‘Gold Standard’ recipients (as many as meet the criteria).
Honourable Mention Certificate (framed) for those that are moving toward best practice.
All remaining nominees will receive a recognition letter.

Nomination form available here. Every local government who applies, will receive recognition for their efforts to improve excavation safety!

City of Excellence Nomination form.doc

BCMSA 2010 Meeting schedule under Calendar/Upcoming events

Added February 5:

Congratulations to Dean Sinclair and John Dunn! They are BCMSA's most recently Certified External Auditors in Local Government COR. Visit the Certificate of Recognition Program page for more information.

Resources for building inspector safety training have been added to our Resources section in Safe Work Procedures. These include the City of Vancouver's Inspection Group Orientation and Tool Box Meeting Guides for Silica Dust and Asbestos Awareness.

Added February 2:

Check out our February Newsletter! Newsletter Feb 2010.pdf

EECOL Electric and Radiodetection Underground Utilities Locate Systems are hosting "The ABC's of Underground Utilities, Cable and Pipe Locating" Seminars in Burnaby, Victoria and Nelson, March 15, 16 and 18. Click here for further information Locate Seminar Invite Mar 2010.pdf

The Strathcona Regional District is hosting their 1st Annual Upper Island Safety Conference in Campbell River May 31 - June 1. For all the information and registration details check out Upper Island Safety Conference 2010.pdf

Added February 1:

On June 9, 2005 an employee in the Town of Carlton Place Ontario was struck in the head by the pipe used to pressure test a water main. He lived for more than two years in a vegetative state before dying as a consequence of his traumatic brain injury.

The Coroner's Jury made eight recommendations with respect to safety management systems, safe work procedures, use of manufacturers' instructions, on-site safety meetings, and education and training of municipal workers. Click here to read the entire Coroner Jury Report.

Coroner Jury Recommendations Lesway.pdf

Added January 22:

City of Chilliwack pre-trip inspection worksheets for a variety of equipment - check Miscellaneous Resources in the Resources section.

Internal Auditor - training application forms are now available for sessions in Nanaimo and Langley under Upcoming Events.

Added January 21:

Congratulations Sunshine Borsato! She is BCMSA's 3rd Certified External Auditor in Local Government COR. Visit the Certificate of Recognition Program page for more information.

WorkSafeBC Reminder: February 5th Deadline for Feedback on Proposed Policy Amendments - Bronchogenic Carcinoma (Lung Cancer) in Asbestos-Exposed Workers

WSBC Feb 5 Proposed Policy Amendments.pdf

Added January 20:

Safety Management Systems - training applications are now available for sessions in Nanaimo and Vernon under Upcoming Events

Added January 15:

The 2010 Dig Safe BC! Workshop is coming to Abbotsford February 18th, 2010

7:45am - 4:30pm

BC Landscapers & Contractors Expo - Tradex

1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford, BC

There are critical infrastructures underground that are vital to healthy communities and business continuity, but can be dangerous to public safety and worker safety if struck. This workshop may save you money and we may never know how many lives it may help save.

To register and for more information: BC Common Ground Alliance or call BCCGA Executive Director Dave Baspaly at (604) 568-2700 (604) 568-2700. Note that registrations can only be done on-line.

A second Dig Safe BC! workshop will be held in Cranbrook on March 31st; information may also be found on BCCGA's website or by calling the Executive Director of BC Common Ground Alliance.

Added Recently:

The Conference brochure for the Western Conference on Safety is now available on Pacific Safety Center's website.

The Pacific Safety Center is hosting their annual Western Conference on Safety, taking place April 12 and 13, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver, B.C.

Whether you are new to occupational safety or an experienced safety professional, there is something at the conference for you. Choose from more than 20 sessions that will help you gain knowledge and develop skills that you can use throughout your career.

There will also be over 70 safety tradeshow booths to visit.

For more information and to register, visit the Pacific Safety Center web site or call 604 233-1842

WorkSafeBC Guideline G-D3_119.1: Owner Obligations - Public Lands

Feedback and comments on this Guideline must be made by February 21st. Here's the link to WorkSafe's website

Also new on WorkSafe's website: Information on Policy changes regarding second or subsequent administrative penalties

2009 CITY OF EXCELLENCE

AWARD

OBJECTIVE OF THE AWARD:

ELIGIBILITY:

Any BC local government - including City, Village, Township, District, Municipality, Regional District, First Nation community and Tribal Council - that demonstrates and meets the criteria of this award.

AWARDS AVAILABLE:

A "City of Excellence Award” – for ‘Gold Standard’ recipients (as many as meet the criteria).

Honourable Mention Certificate (framed) for those that are moving toward best practice.

All remaining nominees will receive a recognition letter.

Nomination form available here. Every local government who applies, will receive recognition for their efforts to improve excavation safety!

City of Excellence Nomination form.doc

BCMSA 2010 Meeting schedule under Calendar/Upcoming events