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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 (2149 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Falling Objects (2239 downloads )
February
MSI- Computer Ergonomics (2099 downloads )
Electrical Safety (2156 downloads )
March
Line of Fire Safety- Traffic Control (2247 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety- Mental Health and Quality of Sleep (3248 downloads )
April
Crushing Hazard- Pinch Points (2055 downloads )
Occupational Diseases (2068 downloads )
May
Emergency Preparedness (3386 downloads )
Psychological Health & Safety-Mental Health and Return to Work (1610 downloads )
June
Psychological Health & Safety- Self Care and Food Health (3153 downloads )
Working Alone or In Isolation (2103 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (3453 downloads )
MSI- Lifting and Carrying (3382 downloads )
August
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (2002 downloads )
Substance-Abuse-and-Workplace-Impairment.docx (861 downloads )
Wildfire Smoke Exposure (926 downloads )
September
MSI- Contact Stress Upper Extremity (3230 downloads )
Workplace Health and Safety Culture (2262 downloads )
October
Psychological Health and Safety- Stress and Burnout (3388 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (2663 downloads )
November
Violence in the Workplace (2079 downloads )
Winter Ready- Winter Work Cold Stress and Hypothermia (2170 downloads )
December
Psychological Health and Safety - Mental Health & Holidays (3249 downloads ) MSI- Posture Awkward Static Work Postures (3134 downloads )2022 Safety Talks
January
Winter Ready- Winter Work Shoveling (1942 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Healthy Habits for Mental Fitness (2222 downloads )
February
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (2113 downloads ) ‘
Winter Ready- Ladders Steps and Stairs (1860 downloads )March
MSI- Force Pushing and Pulling (2855 downloads )
MSI Personal Risk Factors- Keep Active (2253 downloads )
April
Day of Mourning (2089 downloads )
What is a Striking Hazard (2142 downloads )
May
NAOSH Week (2004 downloads )
MSI- Repetition Duration Working Without Variety (2266 downloads )
June
Crushing Hazard- Recognizing Work Zones (2091 downloads )
Depression (1959 downloads )
July
MSI- Hot Temperature Heat Exposure (2030 downloads )
MSI- Vibration Hand Arm and Whole Body Exposure (2150 downloads )
August
Workplace Substance Management (1796 downloads )
Striking Hazard- Swinging-Objects (2663 downloads )
September
Crushing Hazard- Working Around Equipment (2060 downloads )
Anxiety (2187 downloads )
October
Hand Safety- Stored Energy (1963 downloads )
Emergency Preparedness (1874 downloads )
November
Inspection- Personal Fall Protection (2336 downloads )
Winter Ready- Walkways Indoor Outdoors (2068 downloads )
December
Workplace Bullying and Harassment (2034 downloads ) What are your Responsibilities as a Supervisor (2044 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 (3572 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks March Pandemic Exposure Control Protocol (3585 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks April Aerial Lift Devices (3153 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks May Psychosocial Factors for a Health Workplace The National Standard (3640 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks June Your Vehicle is a Worksite (3697 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks July Heat Related Emergencies (3362 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks August
2020 Safety Talks September Cold and Flu Season (3666 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks October Debunking Myths About Staying Warm in Winter (3465 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks November Carbon Monoxide Safety (3574 downloads )
2020 Safety Talks December
2019 Safety Talks
January-Falls-Second-Leading-Cause-of-Injuries-in-Munis.pdf (3632 downloads )
February-Healthy-Habits-for-Mental-Fitness.pdf (3590 downloads )
March-Incident-Investigations.pdf (3138 downloads )
April-Still-Trying-To-Get-The-Lead-Out.pdf (3397 downloads )
May-Reducing-MSIs-in-the-Workplace.pdf (3698 downloads )
June-Safety-and-Generational-Differences.pdf (3605 downloads )
July-Silica-Are-You-Exposed.pdf (3143 downloads )
August-The-Importance-of-Risk-Assessments.pdf (3637 downloads )
September-Workplace-Substance-Management.pdf (3142 downloads )
October-Mental-Health-What-are-your-responsibilities-as-a-Supervisor.pdf (3517 downloads )
November-Fatigue-and-Fit-for-Work.pdf (4195 downloads )
December-WHMIS.pdf (3651 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 (3696 downloads )
- February - Keep Active! (3088 downloads )
- March - Dangers of Ticks (3029 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (5261 downloads )
- May - Emergency Preparedness - Is your family ready? (3798 downloads )
- June - We Are Hard On Our Eyes (3494 downloads )
- July - Sun Protection at Work (3444 downloads )
- August - Office Safety (3320 downloads )
- September - Germs, Germs, Everywhere! (3607 downloads )
- October - Winter Safety (3114 downloads )
- November - Exposure to Cold (3208 downloads )
- December - Why Workplace Mental Health Matters (4038 downloads )
2016 calendar crew talks:
- January - WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015 (3093 downloads )
- February - Safe Lifting - The New Rules! (3724 downloads )
- March - Eye Safety (3215 downloads )
- April - Inspecting Kitchen Appliances (2988 downloads )
- May - Danger Trees (4563 downloads )
- June - Stop! Take a break! (3795 downloads )
- July - Respectful Conduct in the Workplace (3575 downloads )
- August - Power Failure (2893 downloads )
- September - Germ Warfare (3327 downloads )
- October - Earthquake Preparedness (3175 downloads )
- November - Inspecting Personal Fall Protection (3220 downloads )
- December - Your Mental Health (3188 downloads )
2015 calendar crew talks:
- January - Preventing Falls on Stairs (3177 downloads )
- February - Reducing Risk of Coronary Heart Disease (2912 downloads )
- March - The art and hazards of texting while walking (3918 downloads )
- April - Safe Digging Month (4669 downloads )
- May - Depression and Bipolar Disorder (3071 downloads )
- June - Cleaning Up Minor Mercury Spills (2950 downloads )
- July - Avoiding Wildlife Encounters (3067 downloads )
- August - Movement Matters! (3370 downloads )
- September - Electrical Equipment & Extension Cords (3022 downloads )
- October - What's in that abandoned waste? (3476 downloads )
- November - Safety Tips for Snow and Ice Maintenance (3293 downloads )
- December - Avoiding Holiday Meltdowns (3036 downloads )
2014 calendar crew talks:
- January - Monthly Crew Talks (3385 downloads )
- February - Rights and Responsibilities (3240 downloads )
- March - The hazards of daylight saving time (3201 downloads )
- April - Safety Footwear (3096 downloads )
- May - Chainsaw Safety (3114 downloads )
- June - How Chemicals Can Harm You (3202 downloads )
- July - Excavation Safety (3088 downloads )
- August - Backing Up Safely (3678 downloads )
- September - Preventing the Flu (3219 downloads )
- October - Safe Operation of Your Ice Surfacing Machine (3029 downloads )
- November - Hearing Conservation Program (3421 downloads )
- December - Operating & Maintaining the Photocopier (3145 downloads )
2013 calendar crew talks:
- January - Driver Distractions (3243 downloads )
- February - Dog Safety (3169 downloads )
- March - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (3165 downloads )
- April - Bear Aware (3326 downloads )
- May - Home Fire Safety (2988 downloads )
- June - Workplace Violence/Harrassment/Bullying (3280 downloads )
- July - Rodent Safety & Clean Up (2839 downloads )
- August - Respiratory Protection (3146 downloads )
- September - Sharps Disposal (3276 downloads )
- October - Domestic Violence (3307 downloads )
- November - Crane Hoist Safety (2796 downloads )
- December - Ladders (3190 downloads )
2012 calendar crew talks:
- January - Hierarchy of Controls (3457 downloads )
- February - PPE Checklist (3422 downloads )
- March - Housekeeping & Organization (3575 downloads )
- April - Equipment Mounting & Dismounting (3035 downloads )
- May - Eye & Face Protection (3417 downloads )
- June - Be Sun Safe (3126 downloads )
- July - Heat Stress (4509 downloads )
- August - Overhead Powerline Safety (2807 downloads )
- September - Ergonomic Safety (3387 downloads )
- October - Fatigue Avoidance (3304 downloads )
- November - Frostbite (4791 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (2997 downloads )
2011 calendar crew talks:
- January - Tips for Enhancing Your Crew Talks (3545 downloads )
- February - Asbestos Awareness (3507 downloads )
- March - Electrical Safety (3680 downloads )
- April - Hazards of Giant Hogweed and Cow Parsnip (3536 downloads )
- May - Working Near Bee/Wasp Nests (3455 downloads )
- June - Lightning: What You Need to Know (3004 downloads )
- July - Silica Exposure (3151 downloads )
- August - Lockout (3444 downloads )
- September - Ladder Safety (3022 downloads )
- October - Shift into Winter (3377 downloads )
- November - Falls & Slips (3545 downloads )
- December - Holiday Stress (3039 downloads )
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