Municipalities
COVID-19 and municipalities
To learn how to minimize the risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 at your workplace, please see the information at Municipalities and COVID-19 safety.
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)
Emergency services (police, fire)
Heavy equipment (drivers, mechanics, operators)
Inspection/enforcement (bylaw, park rangers parking, animal control)
Public works (water, sewer, roadwork, construction, parks)
Recreation (ice rinks, aquatic centres, community centres, food services)
Resources
Toward a Respectful Workplace: A Handbook on Preventing and Addressing Workplace Bullying and Harassment
This handbook is about helping employers, workers, and supervisors meet their occupational health and safety duties as they relate to workplace bullying and harassment.
If You're Driving for Work, You're on the Job
Motor vehicle incidents are a leading cause of worker fatalities in British Columbia. This video is a dramatic portrayal of employer responses to such incidents, emphasizing the emotional impact on employers,...
An Introduction to Personal Fall Protection Equipment
This booklet is an introduction to the proper use of personal fall protection equipment. This booklet outlines the safe use and limitations of personal fall protection equipment, including safety belts,...
Highlights
- Guidelines for annual equipment inspections available from Engineers and Geoscientists BC Published on: January 23, 2020
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Penalties
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