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Motor vehicle incidents are among the leading causes of traumatic workplace injuries and fatalities in BC. The Safe Driving for Work Checklist has been developed to help employers and their workers take proactive steps to manage driving-related risks. This checklist serves as a practical guide to reinforce safe driving practices and is designed to be used before, during, and after each trip.
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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 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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Upcoming Events

July 15 @ 12:00pm
This presentation is for anyone impacted by OCD, whether you live with it, support someone who does, or work closely with individuals in care settings. Tailored especially for caregivers, health care assistants, and long-term care workers, this session offers real-world insights and the latest research on OCD across the lifespan. Together, we’ll explore how to […]
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July 22 @ 11:00am
Burnout can take a serious toll—not just on individuals, but on entire teams. In this session, we’ll explore how stress shows up in care work, how to recognize the signs early, and most importantly, how to break the cycle. You’ll walk away with simple, practical strategies you can use right away to protect your well-being […]
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July 29 @ 12:00pm
Join us July 29 to explore emotional healing and resilience through breathwork, reflection, and self-care tools for both personal and collective wellbeing.
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July 31 @ 11:00am
In this empowering and practical webinar, Dr. Bryn will share realistic, science-backed strategies to help care workers protect their physical and emotional health while on the job. Whether you're supporting residents, managing a busy care team, or juggling the demands of shift work and caregiving at home—this session will offer accessible tools to reduce stress, […]
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Occupational Health and Safety Committee: Part 1 Workshop
Zoom
August 6 @ 8:30am
Starting at $35
August 6 @ 8:30am
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August 6 @ 12:00pm
Join us August 6 to learn how cultural values shape feedback. Build inclusive communication skills to strengthen team connection and psychological safety.
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
August 8 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
August 8 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Menno Place, Abbotsford
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August 19 @ 12:00pm
This webinar introduces the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with a focus on mental health applications. We will begin by reviewing a recently published study that used AI to detect mental health needs, using it as a framework to explore key AI concepts. Next, we will discuss the broader adoption of AI technology […]
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
August 25 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Dementia
Starting at $35
August 25 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Menno Place, Abbotsford
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August 26 @ 11:00am
This session explores the brain science behind mindfulness and offers simple, accessible practices you can use at work or at home.
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Occupational Health and Safety Committee: Part 1 Workshop
Zoom
September 12 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
Starting at $35
September 12 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
September 12 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
September 12 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Menno Place, Abbotsford
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Led by Dr. Ryan Todd, founder of headversity. Compassion fatigue is a growing concern in high-stress professions, often leading to emotional exhaustion and decreased productivity. In this session, Dr. Todd will delve into the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue, offering practical strategies to manage and mitigate its effects. Learn how to build resilience, foster […]
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Working in caring professions, especially when we are exposed to other people’s trauma, can leave us with our own physical, psychological, and spiritual pain. In this webinar we will briefly look at how being exposed to trauma can affect us and what we can do about it individually and as organizational communities. By the end […]
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In our second session, “How Does Low Social Intelligence Contribute to Incivility?” Mary Ellen Sanajko will lead an interactive exploration of social intelligence (SI) and its crucial role in fostering a positive workplace culture. We’ll discuss how a deficit in social intelligence can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and ultimately, incivility, impacting team dynamics and safety.
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Want to show your commitment to health and safety—and save a bit of money? The Certificate of Recognition (COR) program is a voluntary WorkSafeBC program that recognizes and financially rewards employers that have proactively elevated their health and safety beyond the legal requirements.  Join us on October 24 for an overview of the COR program. […]
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In this case study, we will explore the experiences of a resident living in a long-term care home. This resident will often walk into people’s rooms while searching for something. Through this case study, we will learn how behavior often communicates important information. When we investigate and begin to understand possible reasons for the behaviour, […]
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