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.
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.
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 […]
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).
Explore strategies for maintaining engagement with injured workers, creating proactive return-to-work plans, and overcoming the challenges of modified duties, clear communication, and claims management.
Discover how to activate your parasympathetic nervous system to build inner resilience, helping you stay calm and centred amidst high-stress work and life demands.
Join us for an insightful and supportive webinar designed to address the growing challenges of burnout and vicarious trauma among care staff across all roles.
Are you ready to cultivate a psychologically safe and thriving workplace? Join us for the final session of our "Conversations with Leaders" webinar series on February 19, from 11:00 a.m. to Noon
The BC Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination and harassment based on various protected characteristics, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and more.
We strive to empower those working in the continuing care sector to create safer, healthier workplaces by fostering a culture of safety through evidence-based education, leadership, and collaboration.
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