Municipalities
Here you'll find links to health and safety information and resources for working safely in the municipal sector. Additional information and resources are available from our industry partner, the BC Municipal Safety Association.
To reduce the potential for injury or disease, it's important to manage the risks and hazards in your workplace. To learn more about common risks and hazards in the municipal sector, choose a type of workplace below and follow the links to related health and safety topics:
Resources
Keeping arborists safe during tree removal in residential and recreational settings
Removing trees in any situation is inherently high-risk work. In residential and recreational settings, arborists often face an increased risk if the tree is in a limited work area or if it is in poor...
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Plan for and prevent encounters with bears and other hazardous wildlife
Encounters with bears and other animals in wilderness settings have led to serious injuries and deaths in British Columbia. This bulletin provides information to help you plan safe work in wilderness...
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Stability and handling hazards of driving trucks and trailers with live loads
Transporting live loads can affect a vehicle’s handling and stability. A live load is one in which a tank contains a liquid such as water, brine, oil, or milk. Employers are responsible for ensuring...
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Highlights
- New webpage to support volunteer fire departments with upcoming amendments Published on: September 08, 2026
- New bulletin outlines safe work practices to keep arborists safe during tree removal Published on: November 22, 2023
- New resource outlines how to protect workers from encounters with hazardous wildlife Published on: July 21, 2023
- Revised safety poster shows workers how to stand out safely around mobile equipment and vehicles Published on: April 24, 2023