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 a one-hour engaging and interactive webinar designed for managers and leaders who want to strengthen their communication skills for navigating challenging conversations.
Join us for this important webinar on the latest updates to Part 5 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, now in effect as of February 3, 2025.
Dr. Cousins will share her expertise on integrating mental health initiatives with EDI principles, offering actionable insights and practical strategies to create a thriving, inclusive environment.
Join us for a live demo where we'll show you how to safely transfer residents with the SARA Lift – the tool that’s changing how we think about sit-to-stand lifts.
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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