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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 (2103 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Falling Objects (2184 downloads )
February
MSI- Computer Ergonomics (2050 downloads )
Electrical Safety (2099 downloads )
March
Line of Fire Safety- Traffic Control (2190 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety- Mental Health and Quality of Sleep (3210 downloads )
April
Crushing Hazard- Pinch Points (2014 downloads )
Occupational Diseases (2019 downloads )
May
Emergency Preparedness (3337 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety-Mental Health and Return to Work (1567 downloads )
June
Psychological Health & Safety- Self Care and Food Health (3096 downloads )
Working Alone or In Isolation (2058 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (3331 downloads )
MSI- Lifting and Carrying (3317 downloads )
August
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (1961 downloads )
Substance-Abuse-and-Workplace-Impairment.docx (810 downloads )
Wildfire Smoke Exposure (872 downloads )
September
MSI- Contact Stress Upper Extremity (3178 downloads )
Workplace Health and Safety Culture (2221 downloads )
October
Psychological Health and Safety- Stress and Burnout (3340 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (2597 downloads )
November
Violence in the Workplace (2038 downloads )
Winter Ready- Winter Work Cold Stress and Hypothermia (2131 downloads )
December
Psychological Health and Safety - Mental Health & Holidays (3198 downloads ) MSI- Posture Awkward Static Work Postures (3076 downloads )2022 Safety Talks
January
Winter Ready- Winter Work Shoveling (1875 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Healthy Habits for Mental Fitness (2154 downloads )
February
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (2062 downloads ) ‘
Winter Ready- Ladders Steps and Stairs (1817 downloads )March
MSI- Force Pushing and Pulling (2762 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Keep Active (2195 downloads )
April
Day of Mourning (2030 downloads )
What is a Striking Hazard (2086 downloads )
May
NAOSH Week (1940 downloads )
MSI- Repetition Duration Working Without Variety (2214 downloads )
June
Crushing Hazard- Recognizing Work Zones (2038 downloads )
Depression (1902 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (1968 downloads )
MSI- Vibration Hand Arm and Whole Body Exposure (2100 downloads )
August
Workplace Substance Management (1734 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (2597 downloads )
September
Crushing Hazard- Working Around Equipment (2001 downloads )
Anxiety (2101 downloads )
October
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (1904 downloads )
Emergency Preparedness (1824 downloads )
November
Inspection- Personal Fall Protection (2267 downloads )
Winter Ready- Walkways Indoor Outdoors (2023 downloads )
December
Workplace Bullying and Harassment (1977 downloads ) What are your Responsibilities as a Supervisor (1994 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 (3524 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks March Pandemic Exposure Control Protocol (3519 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks April Aerial Lift Devices (3091 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks May Psychosocial Factors for a Health Workplace The National Standard (3556 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks June Your Vehicle is a Worksite (3643 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks July Heat Related Emergencies (3305 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks August
2020 Safety Talks September Cold and Flu Season (3614 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks October Debunking Myths About Staying Warm in Winter (3403 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks November Carbon Monoxide Safety (3489 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks December
2019 Safety Talks
January-Falls-Second-Leading-Cause-of-Injuries-in-Munis.pdf (3584 downloads )
February-Healthy-Habits-for-Mental-Fitness.pdf (3536 downloads )
March-Incident-Investigations.pdf (3078 downloads )
April-Still-Trying-To-Get-The-Lead-Out.pdf (3337 downloads )
May-Reducing-MSIs-in-the-Workplace.pdf (3636 downloads )
June-Safety-and-Generational-Differences.pdf (3552 downloads )
July-Silica-Are-You-Exposed.pdf (3075 downloads )
August-The-Importance-of-Risk-Assessments.pdf (3574 downloads )
September-Workplace-Substance-Management.pdf (3083 downloads )
October-Mental-Health-What-are-your-responsibilities-as-a-Supervisor.pdf (3455 downloads )
November-Fatigue-and-Fit-for-Work.pdf (4137 downloads )
December-WHMIS.pdf (3597 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 (3615 downloads )
- February - Keep Active! (3044 downloads )
- March - Dangers of Ticks (2986 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (5162 downloads )
- May - Emergency Preparedness - Is your family ready? (3714 downloads )
- June - We Are Hard On Our Eyes (3438 downloads )
- July - Sun Protection at Work (3386 downloads )
- August - Office Safety (3260 downloads )
- September - Germs, Germs, Everywhere! (3528 downloads )
- October - Winter Safety (3060 downloads )
- November - Exposure to Cold (3156 downloads )
- December - Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (3952 downloads )
2016 calendar crew talks:
- January - WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015 (3028 downloads )
- February - Safe Lifting - The New Rules! (3637 downloads )
- March - Eye Safety (3158 downloads )
- April - Inspecting Kitchen Appliances (2923 downloads )
- May - Danger Trees (4502 downloads )
- June - Stop! Take a break! (3717 downloads )
- July - Respectful Conduct in the Workplace (3511 downloads )
- August - Power Failure (2838 downloads )
- September - Germ Warfare (3268 downloads )
- October - Earthquake Preparedness (3111 downloads )
- November - Inspecting Personal Fall Protection (3165 downloads )
- December - Your Mental Health (3137 downloads )
2015 calendar crew talks:
- January - Preventing Falls on Stairs (3120 downloads )
- February - Reducing Risk of Coronary Heart Disease (2878 downloads )
- March - The art and hazards of texting while walking (3857 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (4615 downloads )
- May - Depression and Bipolar Disorder (3013 downloads )
- June - Cleaning Up Minor Mercury Spills (2893 downloads )
- July - Avoiding Wildlife Encounters (3023 downloads )
- August - Movement Matters! (3332 downloads )
- September - Electrical Equipment & Extension Cords (2978 downloads )
- October - What's in that abandoned waste? (3423 downloads )
- November - Safety Tips for Snow and Ice Maintenance (3240 downloads )
- December - Avoiding Holiday Meltdowns (2972 downloads )
2014 calendar crew talks:
- January - Monthly Crew Talks (3319 downloads )
- February - Rights and Responsibilities (3183 downloads )
- March - The hazards of daylight saving time (3154 downloads )
- April - Safety Footwear (3044 downloads )
- May - Chainsaw Safety (3059 downloads )
- June - How Chemicals Can Harm You (3155 downloads )
- July - Excavation Safety (3027 downloads )
- August - Backing Up Safely (3618 downloads )
- September - Preventing the Flu (3166 downloads )
- October - Safe Operation of Your Ice Surfacing Machine (2986 downloads )
- November - Hearing Conservation Program (3325 downloads )
- December - Operating & Maintaining the Photocopier (3103 downloads )
2013 calendar crew talks:
- January - Driver Distractions (3197 downloads )
- February - Dog Safety (3106 downloads )
- March - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (3104 downloads )
- April - Bear Aware (3265 downloads )
- May - Home Fire Safety (2932 downloads )
- June - Workplace Violence/Harrassment/Bullying (3216 downloads )
- July - Rodent Safety & Clean Up (2784 downloads )
- August - Respiratory Protection (3091 downloads )
- September - Sharps Disposal (3208 downloads )
- October - Domestic Violence (3254 downloads )
- November - Crane Hoist Safety (2741 downloads )
- December - Ladders (3113 downloads )
2012 calendar crew talks:
- January - Hierarchy of Controls (3395 downloads )
- February - PPE Checklist (3366 downloads )
- March - Housekeeping & Organization (3512 downloads )
- April - Equipment Mounting & Dismounting (2958 downloads )
- May - Eye & Face Protection (3349 downloads )
- June - Be Sun Safe (3070 downloads )
- July - Heat Stress (4460 downloads )
- August - Overhead Powerline Safety (2754 downloads )
- September - Ergonomic Safety (3323 downloads )
- October - Fatigue Avoidance (3242 downloads )
- November - Frostbite (4734 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (2943 downloads )
2011 calendar crew talks:
- January - Tips for Enhancing Your Crew Talks (3479 downloads )
- February - Asbestos Awareness (3403 downloads )
- March - Electrical Safety (3592 downloads )
- April - Hazards of Giant Hogweed and Cow Parsnip (3472 downloads )
- May - Working Near Bee/Wasp Nests (3398 downloads )
- June - Lightning: What You Need to Know (2950 downloads )
- July - Silica Exposure (3086 downloads )
- August - Lockout (3357 downloads )
- September - Ladder Safety (2983 downloads )
- October - Shift into Winter (3330 downloads )
- November - Falls & Slips (3477 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (2991 downloads )
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