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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 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 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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Call for Nominations: Technical Advisory Committee

May 13, 2024

We are seeking Representatives to fill two vacancies for long-term care. 

The Technical Advisory Committee provides input, expertise, and knowledge to strengthen the effectiveness of SafeCare BC initiatives, programs, and projects. As a member of the committee, you will help provide input into activities outlined in SafeCare BC’s annual workplan. 

Please send your applications or nominations to board@safecarebc.ca and include a: 

  • Copy of your resume (or CV) highlighting your experience in building health and safety awareness and promoting best practices in the long-term care sector,  
  • One-page Letter of Intent outlining:
    • Why you would like to be a part of the committee. 
    • What you will bring to the committee. 
    • What the key issues you see for the sector regarding health and safety education. 

A background in curricula development, training, and safety management systems will be an asset. 

Check out the Committee’s Terms of Reference, or you can email lysa@safecarebc.ca for questions. 

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