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A joint occupational health and safety (JOHS) committee is an advisory group of employer and employee representatives working together to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
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In long-term care it is increasingly apparent that who is on shift is just as important as how many staff are on shift. Quality care is difficult to achieve when we do not routinely engage with one another in a positive, or civil, manner.
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Leading from the Inside Out
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Leading from the Inside Out provides a safe space for leaders in continuing care to share their challenges and learn self-care practices.
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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 SafeCare BC levy, which is included in the premiums 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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Jennifer Derksen

Manager, Occupational Health and Safety, Programs

Jennifer Derksen

Manager, Occupational Health and Safety, Programs
Jennifer Derksen brings a diverse background in occupational health and safety, supported by an undergraduate degree and OHS certification from BCIT. Her skills and experience span multiple sectors, including a decade in the K–12 education system, where she gained practical expertise in developing and implementing occupational health and safety programs for complex work environments.

Jennifer Derksen brings a diverse background in occupational health and safety, supported by an undergraduate degree and OHS certification from BCIT. Her skills and experience span multiple sectors, including a decade in the K–12 education system, where she gained practical expertise in developing and implementing occupational health and safety programs for complex work environments.

At SafeCare BC, Jennifer plays a key role in developing and facilitating workshops that promote safer, healthier work environments. She provides member organizations with strategic support in occupational health, safety, and well-being—focusing on compliance with provincial regulations and alignment with leading industry practices.

When she’s not working or volunteering, you’ll often find Jennifer walking, hiking, or biking through the Lower Mainland in search of tasty treats.

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