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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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An online, self-paced course empowering healthcare professionals, caregivers, and families with accessible and practical, person-centred dementia education. Anytime. Anywhere.
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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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Your work in healthcare is hugely important and rewarding, but we also know it’s equally challenging. It can negatively impact your psychological health. We’re on your side. This year’s theme is “Mental Health at Work.” Outside of our home, our workplace is often where we spend most of our time. That means it’s important to […]
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Sheila Fauman gets mental health and wellness. As SafeCare BC's workplace psychological health and safety coach, she recognizes the deep impact mental health and wellness can have on everyone. She believes there is so much opportunity to more effectively respond to and support the mental health of frontline workers and leaders in our sector. That […]
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The injury trends in long-term care and home and community care have declined favourably from 2022’s results, but both sectors remain higher than other professions in the province. 101,714 workdays were lost to injury in long-term care, while 13,354 were lost in home and community care. Overexertion remains the top injury event in both sectors. […]
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With Hearts and Hands just three weeks away, we wanted to introduce you to our speaker lineup for the Nanaimo conference. Stephanie Staples - Keynote SpeakerRevitalize Your Work and Life!Are you trying to be all things to all people? Are you who you want to be during this unprecedented time? Are competing priorities and the […]
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As part of our digital Hearts and Hands series, we asked you what you love about your job. Today, we're highlighting this submission from Anna Maria Van der Linden, who was also selected as the winner of a $25 gift card. “I just turned 60, and I have always worked with seniors. My first experience with older […]
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British Columbia has announced the termination of the Emergency Order enacted at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We are inspired that over 1,350 respondents, from frontline professionals to leaders, managers, and support services workers, took the time to complete the survey.
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Our annual Safety Den event is more than just a competition—it's a chance to celebrate and share ideas from people like you—people passionate about improving workplace health and safety. As one audience member said, the event showcases "innovation in action." This year's winner is Louis Brier Home and Hospital, who took home the top prize […]
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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 […]
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Member Survey 2024 Resources
March 21, 2024
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As a SafeCare member, your voice counts. We want to hear from you. I invite you to take our annual member survey. In the time you can make yourself a coffee or brush your teeth, you can complete it. Don’t believe us? Take the survey to find out.  Your feedback helps us understand the health […]
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Caring for people living with dementia was a top health and safety concern according to respondents in our annual member survey. And when asked in that same survey what health and safety topics people would like to learn about, dementia care was the second most popular topic.   Caring for individuals with dementia in a way […]
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In this edition 👇 MSI and Ergonomics👇 New dementia education course - FREE during March👇 New mental health service 👇 Our redesigned website👇 Learn to build a safe patient-handling program 👇 Upcoming events👇 Last chance to register for our AGM and Leaders Health and Safety Forum
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