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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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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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The Province has introduced a new masking policy for all healthcare workers who provide direct care effective immediately. Staff Requirements Visitor Guidance With an increase in viral respiratory illnesses (VRI) across the province, the Ministry of Health has introduced new masking measures to help control the spread of these illnesses. It's important to remember that […]
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What is a joint occupational health and safety (JOHS?) committee?

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.

What does a JOHS committee do?

  • Identifies workplace hazards and recommends solutions
  • Receives and addresses worker safety concerns
  • Consults with workers, supervisors, and industry experts
  • Meets regularly to discuss health and safety issues
  • Participates in workplace inspections and investigations
  • Makes recommendations to improve workplace safety
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of health and safety initiatives

Why should you consult your JOHS committee?

  • Exercise your right to participate – Workers have the right to be involved in workplace safety.
  • Report safety concerns– If unsafe work conditions are not addressed by your supervisor, bring them to the committee.
  • Find practical safety solutions – Get guidance on addressing common workplace hazards.
  • Help create a safer workplace – Reducing workplace incidents leads to fewer injuries and illnesses.

How can you get involved?

  • Check your workplace’s safety board for committee updates
  • Review your JOHS Committee’s meeting minutes
  • Speak with a committee representative about safety concerns
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If you’re a member of a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, this online self-paced course will provide you with systematic and practical guidance to ensure that your committee gets the most out of your health and safety meetings, while following occupational health and safety legislation in British Columbia.
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Employers are required by WorkSafeBC to post the names and work locations of Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee members on their safety board. Below, you'll find templates and sample documents in PDF and Word formats to help you comply with this regulation.
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The information in this section will support your Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees or Worker Representatives in fulfilling their legal obligations in the workplace.
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This SafeCare BC safety huddle provides guidance on how to utilize your Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) Committee to improve workplace safety. Learn how to report safety hazards, understand the role of the JOHS committee, and find JOHS resources. Ideal for healthcare workers and safety training.
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Workplace psychological health and safety is about cultivating an environment where employees are respected, protected from mental harm, and supported–ensuring their well-being is prioritized alongside productivity. It means fostering a culture where work enhances, rather than diminishes, mental health.
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Provided by Road Safety At Work, this document informs Home Care and Community Care workers with ways to stay safe while driving in the winter.
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This SafeCare BC safety huddle provides guidance on how to utilize your Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) Committee to improve workplace safety. Learn how to report safety hazards, understand the role of the JOHS committee, and find JOHS resources. Ideal for healthcare workers and safety training.
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When you work in long-term care, home care, or community health support, safety isn’t just a policy, it’s part of every moment. It’s in the way staff support one another, respond to risks, and speak up when something doesn’t feel right.   That’s where the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) comes in. Often seen […]
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Have you integrated the new first aid requirements that came into effect on November 1? Join us on Thursday, November 7, from 11 a.m. – noon for a WorkSafeBC webinar on the new occupational first aid requirements. This session is designed to help you understand and implement the necessary changes. Join us, to learn more […]
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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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