Municipalities
Communicable disease prevention
As of April 8, 2022, employers are no longer required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and must follow communicable disease guidance instead. Learn more.
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:
Administration (office, janitorial)
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Emergency services (police, fire)
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Heavy equipment (drivers, mechanics, operators)
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Inspection/enforcement (bylaw, park rangers parking, animal control)
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Public works (water, sewer, roadwork, construction, parks)
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Recreation (ice rinks, aquatic centres, community centres, food services)
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Highlights
- 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
- New risk advisory on the dangers of oxygen deficiency when using asphyxiants as refrigerants Published on: February 10, 2023
- New online tool helps workers and employers manage risk by delivering a custom list of health and safety resources Published on: December 05, 2022
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