Municipal Safety Community of Practice Guest Speaker Interest Form

Municipal Safety Community of Practice Guest Speaker Interest Form

Share what is working in your municipality.
As we move forward with the Municipal Safety Community of Practice, we would like to feature more municipal voices, practical examples and peer-to-peer learning. We are building a list of municipal members who may be interested in joining a future meeting as a guest speaker or discussion contributor.

Please indicate the topics you may be comfortable presenting on. Selecting “Maybe – More info needed” does not commit you to presenting; AMHSA can follow up with you.
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Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Municipality/Organization
Job Title/Role
Topics I May Be Interested in Presenting On

Check one response for each topic. You can also suggest another topic below.

Rows	Yes	No	Maybe–More Info Needed
Contractor & Prime Contractor Management – Selection/prequalification, orientations, pre-job meetings, contractor/subcontractor roles, monitoring and performance follow-up.
OHS Inspection Experience & Readiness – What officers looked at, what surprised you, orders received, corrective actions and lessons learned.
Hazard Assessments & FLHAs – Making hazard assessment processes work in the field; quality, documentation and worker involvement.
Hazard Controls in Practice – Selecting, implementing and verifying effective controls for higher-risk municipal work.
Emergency Preparedness & Response – ERPs, drills, facilities, utilities, exercises and lessons learned from actual events.
Workplace Violence, Harassment & Psychological Safety – Prevention programs, employee supports, psychological safety initiatives and practical resources.
Working Alone – Check-in systems, technology, field-worker considerations and lessons learned.
Chemical / Hazardous Substance Management – SDSs, storage, eyewash/emergency equipment, pool/recreation chemicals, WHMIS and exposure controls.
Respiratory Protection & PPE – Codes of practice, fit testing, facial seal requirements, selection, training and implementation.
Ergonomics & MSI Prevention – Office/field ergonomics, lifting and handling, practical training, equipment and prevention initiatives.
Seasonal Workers, Summer Students & Onboarding – Orientation, competency, supervision and managing seasonal or temporary workers.
Training, Competency & Supervisor Development – Training needs, competency verification, records and preparing supervisors for their safety role.
Post-Audit Follow-up & COR Improvement – Communicating findings, action plans, tracking improvements and post-audit templates/resources.
Incident Investigation & Lessons Learned – Investigation processes, supervisor involvement, corrective actions and sharing lessons learned.
Disability Management & Modified Work – Return-to-work practices, physical demands analysis, modified duties and worker support.
Driving, Road Work & Mobile Operations – Fleet safety, roadside work, seasonal road conditions and interactions with the public.
Recreation & Facility Safety – Arenas, pools, sports fields, public facilities, maintenance and recreation-specific hazards.
Technology, Robotics & New Equipment – Pilots, new technology, hazard assessments, supervision, training and change management.
Safety Communications & Employee Engagement – Tailgate talks, newsletters, campaigns, safety moments and activities that increased participation.
Council Members, WCB Coverage & COR Sampling – Experiences with WCB accounts, audit scope/sampling and related governance questions.
Resource or Template Showcase – A form, checklist, procedure, toolkit, training resource or other practical tool you could discuss/share.
Formal Worksite Inspections & Inspection Checklists - How inspections are scheduled, conducted, documented and followed up; checklists and approaches that work.
Volunteer Safety & Volunteer Firefighters - Orientation, training, supervision, competency and managing health and safety responsibilities for volunteers.
Health & Safety Role / Job Descriptions - Defining responsibilities for safety officers, supervisors, managers, H&S staff and other municipal roles.
Modified Work & Medical Absence Management - Modified duties, medical absences, return-to-work coordination and practical approaches to supporting employees.
Domestic Violence at the Workplace - Policies, awareness, response planning, employee supports and managing workplace impacts of domestic violence.
Safety Software & Digital H&S Systems - Software used for inspections, incidents, training, hazard assessments, records and other safety processes.
Corporate Security for Facilities & Staff - Security policies, facility security, employee safety, public interactions and organizational security strategies.
Vendor Registry / Contractor Software - Systems used to register, prequalify, track or manage vendors and contractors.
Transfer Stations & Waste Operations - Working alone, procedures, public interaction, equipment and other hazards specific to transfer stations/waste operations.
Dash Cameras & Vehicle Safety Technology - Use of dash cameras or other fleet technology for safety, investigations, coaching and privacy considerations.
AEDs in Supervisor / Manager Vehicles - Experiences placing AEDs in municipal vehicles, program considerations, training, inspection and maintenance.
Silica Exposure & Code of Practice - Silica hazard assessment, exposure controls, respiratory protection and development/implementation of a code of practice.
Fire Hall Inspections - Inspection processes, checklists, common findings and approaches for municipal fire halls.
Driving Training & Licensing - Driver training programs, ATV/UTV licensing, competency, refresher training and municipal fleet requirements.
Emergency Response Plans & Staff Check-In Systems - ERP practices, check-in/check-out boards, accountability systems and approaches used for office and field staff.
ICS Training - Incident Command System training expectations, course levels, who receives training and how municipalities apply ICS.
Hearing Conservation & Seasonal Worker Testing - Hearing tests, noise exposure programs and approaches for seasonal or temporary workers.
Hybrid / Remote Work Safety - Policies, inspections, ergonomic considerations and safety responsibilities for employees working remotely or in hybrid roles.
Councillor Safety Orientation - Orientation and safety information provided to elected officials and how municipalities address their role in the safety system.
Protective Footwear Programs - Protective footwear requirements, reimbursement practices, eligibility and administration.
Uncontrolled / Unsheltered Cleanup - Hazards, procedures, PPE and resources for cleanup activities involving unsheltered camps or similar sites.
Health & Safety Conferences / Learning Opportunities - Conferences, training events and professional development that municipalities have found valuable.

Other Proposed Topics:
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