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We are dedicated to providing comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) consulting services tailored to your needs.
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Psychological health and safety, often called workplace mental health, encompasses principles and practices to foster a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.
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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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Psychological Health and Safety Days

May 13-20, 2026
From awareness to action: Strengthening psychological health and safety through effective communication in the workplace.

Words Matter. Because safer workplaces start with everyday conversations.

This May, we’re inviting healthcare teams from across the province to take part in this virtual event. A week of simple, engaging activities to spark reflection, build skills, and strengthen psychological health and safety.

Join the fun and WIN PRIZES. 3 activities. 3 ways to win.

The more you play, the better your chances.
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”
~Mother Teresa

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Team activity: Jeopardy 

Test your team's knowledge about communication, respect, and psychological safety in a fun, Jeopardy-style game. This activity takes ~ 30 minutes to complete.

Perfect for teams, quick huddles or break rooms. 

Enter for a chance to win a $150 gift card of your choice for your team!

How to participate

  • Go to the Jeopardy Game [link below]
  • Play as a team
  • Snap a photo

Play Jeopardy

How to win

  • Tag @safecarebc on LinkedIn or Instagram OR
  • Upload your photo to our online form 

Team or individual activity: Webinar 

Host a viewing party with your team, or watch on your own, to explore practical ways to strengthen workplace communication. This activity takes ~ 60 minutes to complete.

Watch the webinar recording.

Enter for a chance to win a $150 gift card (group entry) or a $25 gift card (individual entry) of your choice!

How to participate

  • Visit the webinar page
  • Watch the webinar on your own or with your team
  • Snap a photo
Watch the webinar ›

How to win

  • Tag @safecarebc on LinkedIn or Instagram OR
  • Upload your photo to our online form

Individual activity: Scavenger hunt 

Find the secret word and share your experiences on how communication shapes your workplace. This activity takes ~ 5-10 minutes to complete.

Enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card of your choice.



How to participate

  • Complete the challenge [link below]
  • Submit your answers
  • Don’t forget your email (we will use your email only to contact you if you win)

Bonus Entry: Want an extra chance to win a $25 gift card of your choice?

Find the Words Matter poster in your workplace. Snap a photo and send it in or tag us on social.

Enter the challenge

Psychological Health and Safety Days resources

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  • Assorted Resources (2)
  • Info Sheets (2)
  • Safety huddles (2)
  • Posters (1)
  • Posts (1)
  • Safety Topics (1)
  • Webinars (1)

The power of "I" statements

“I” statements help shift difficult conversations from blame to connection. By focusing on your own feelings, the situation, and its impact, you can reduce defensiveness, improve understanding, and build healthier communication habits at work and...

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Words matter

Workplace communication improves when teams use strength-based language, I statements, objective words, and curiosity to build trust.

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Civility matters toolkit
An online toolkit for long-term care staff
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.
 
This toolkit helps you recognize incivility in its many forms and respond with confidence through practical scenarios, strategies, and resources.
 
Addressing incivility early strengthens the foundation for respectful, supportive workplace relationships.
Check out the civility toolkit scenarios

Deadline for submission: 12 pm, May 20, 2026
Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, or sign up for our newsletter. Winners will be announced on May 20th.

Communication is more than just exchanging information. Communication is how trust is built or eroded. It signals whether it is okay to ask questions, raise concerns, admit mistakes, disagree, or share feelings without fear of embarrassment, blame, or punishment. The way we speak to one another directly sets the tone and shapes the workplace culture.

Our words matter. Words are powerful. We have choices.

While we cannot control others, we can control the words we choose to use. We can choose to see others' strengths, avoid shaming, blaming, and judgment, empathize with others, and share our own experiences. When we do, it creates a better experience for everyone, especially ourselves.

Tips for planning and participating in PHS Days

A little planning goes a long way toward creating a meaningful and engaging experience for your team. The following tips will help you make the most out of this event and increase your chances of winning a prize!

  • Get the word out: We have made it easy with this promotional kit, complete with ready-to-use social media posts, posters, and email templates. Adapt the promotional materials as you see fit. Repeat your messaging across multiple channels and more than once.
  • Plan ahead: Take time to schedule your team activities in advance – there are two to choose from or participate in both! This could include building the activity into an already scheduled team meeting or huddle or create a dedicated session.
  • Support inclusive participation: Offer more than one opportunity to participate to ensure shift workers and diverse teams can join in.
  • Assign a champion: Consider designating someone from your Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, leadership team, or another interested staff member to act as a lead or event ambassador.
  • Encourage individual participation: Promote the individual activity by encouraging staff to set aside a few dedicated minutes and having leaders model participation.

Download the promo kit

This kit includes suggested content for social media, social media graphics in two sizes, content for your internal newsletter and intranet, talking points, and a poster. 
Download the promo kit
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