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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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WorkSafeBC is holding a second public hearing this month on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to combustible dusts.
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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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Typical physical limitations for common injuries - WorkSafeBC

This document provides a list of typical limitations for common physical injuries.
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Typical physical limitations for common injuries - WorkSafeBC

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This quick reference guide is designed for healthcare assistants working in long-term care and community settings. These simple, practical strategies can be used during your shift to help manage stress, stay grounded, and build resilience — without adding extra time to your day.
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A stress basket is a thoughtful, practical gift that supports relaxation, resilience, and self-care. Here are 40 ideas you can include or mix and match to create your own personalized stress basket.
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Try one suggestion each day for 30 days. Complete a row, column, or the entire card! These small, practical actions build stress management skills and emotional resilience.
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The latest province-wide survey by WorkSafeBC highlights that while many employers in long-term care are familiar with SafeCare BC, awareness is notably lower among home support and smaller operators.
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Use this listening exercise as practice when you're speaking with an employee (or employees) about change.
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Why psychological safety matters in care work  Being a care worker means your work is more than a job. It is personal and meaningful.  You build trust with the people you care for. You support them through illness, change, and loss. You share quiet moments, hard conversations, and sometimes, final goodbyes.  You also face real […]
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The Employers’ Advisers Office (EAO) is a branch of the Ministry of Labour. Independent of WorkSafeBC, the EAO is a resource for employers in British Columbia, providing complimentary advice, assistance, representation, and educational seminars to employers, potential employers and employer associations concerning workers’ compensation issues.
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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. 
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A quick reference guide for managers and supervisors with information on communicating with employees who are injured.
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