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We are dedicated to providing comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) consulting services tailored to your needs.
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Psychological health and safety, often called workplace mental health, encompasses principles and practices to foster a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.
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The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum is recognized as best-practice in violence prevention training for health care workers.
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Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR), Part 5: Chemical Agents and Biological Agents – Emergency Planning came into effect on February 3, 2025. Changes include additional requirements to minimize the risk, likelihood, and harm caused by an emergency involving hazardous substances.   Hazardous substances include biological, chemical or physical hazards that may reasonably […]
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WorkSafeBC has acknowledged an error in calculating the 2025 insurance premiums that are paid by our two member employer groups–those providing community health support services (classification unit 766006) and those in long-term care (classification unit 766011).
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The happy brain: Mental hygiene for a healthier mind 

You brush your teeth, you shower, you exercise – but what are you doing each day to care for your brain? The term “mental hygiene” refers to daily activities that support and maintain mental health. Public health guidelines tell us that we need to do small tasks daily to maintain our physical and dental hygiene, like showering and brushing our teeth – we extend the same concept to mental health. Just as the body requires maintenance, so too does the mind. It is an important way to support psychological resilience needed for the challenges of day-to-day life. Practicing as little as 10 minutes of mental hygiene daily can be impactful on our overall well-being.   

Objectives: 

  1. Gain an understanding of the default mode network. 
  1. Develop awareness around rumination and mind-wandering and how it affects us in our day-to-day. 
  1. Develop an understanding of what mental hygiene is and how it can support our well-being. 
  1. Suggestions for incorporating mental hygiene in our day-to-day lives. 
  1. Review research-based mental hygiene practices. 
  1. Learn about the mental hygiene challenge and what it is all about.  

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Guillaume Tremblay is the lead nurse practitioner for the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group, delivering primary care services and developing health promotion projects at the Brockville Mental Health Centre (BMHC). He received his Master’s of Science in Nursing from Athabasca University, is certified in medical cognitive behavioral therapy, and is a seasoned mental health expert. Guillaume has directed his research focus on the area of cognitive neuroscience literature, where it became clear that the brain, like all other parts of the body, requires regular maintenance for optimal functioning. He has published scientific articles on this topic, where he and his colleagues have re-introduced and validated the concept of mental hygiene and its framework. Guillaume is passionate about his work as both a clinician and health promoter, and grateful to be engaged in assisting others to support their well-being.

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Learn trauma-informed and equity-focused strategies from the study “Building Psychological Safety in Care Work” and see how they can be used in any care setting.
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Reconnect with your inner world using a blend of visual art, gentle movement, and creative writing. Explore what self-care means to you, not just as a routine, but as a meaningful relationship with your own well-being.
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In this issue of Health and Safety Matters, discover how to create a workplace where people feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive. From hands-on training like Mental Health First Aid Standard, to practical tools, webinars, and even a simple self-care exercise, you’ll find resources to boost both well-being and teamwork.
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