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.
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.
An online, self-paced course empowering healthcare professionals, caregivers, and families with accessible and practical, person-centred dementia education. Anytime. Anywhere.
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 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).
If you are interested in standing for the Board or wish to nominate an individual to be a part of the Board, please fill out this form and send it—along with a resume or CV— to board@safecarebc.ca
We are currently recruiting for a front-line worker position in home and community care, someone who comes with a passion for creating safer workplaces. This elected position is open to individuals who are: Board expectations include: Nominations are open until June 20. To apply, fill in this nomination form and send it to board@safecarebc.ca Your […]
Our Board of Directors and committee members play a pivotal role in shaping the future of workplace health and safety in British Columbia’s continuing care sector. These members help guide an innovative, collaborative, and purpose-driven organization.
This report presents the results of SafeCare BC's 2024 annual member survey. Over 1,300 responses were received from frontline workers, leaders, managers, and others connected to the sector. This is the largest response to SafeCare BC’s member survey to date, exceeding last year’s response of 1,006 respondents (a 29% increase). The feedback has provided valuable […]
Burnaby - A glimpse into the future of care unfolded this week at the BC Care Providers Association annual conference in Victoria, where more than 200 care leaders and staff watched Trellis Seniors take home the $2,000 top prize at SafeCare BC’s ninth annual Safety Den for an innovation that delivers critical safety training with […]
Your daily actions, not just words, profoundly shape your organization's safety culture and the psychological safety of your teams. This journey towards fostering a truly safe environment for caregivers, residents, and clients is a continuous path of learning, requiring humility, consistent modeling of safe behaviors, and the courage to lead by example even through trial and error. Discover how embracing vulnerability, accountability, and the understanding that progress comes in small, intentional steps—not from a single formula—can help you build a resilient and thriving culture where safety is paramount, and everyone feels empowered and protected.
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 […]
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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