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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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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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Care work is physically and emotionally demanding and finding time for intentional movement can be difficult. Yet, heart health matters, especially for those who spend their days caring for others. Physical activity guidelines recommend at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise, each week. But what […]
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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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The approved work plan describes the key deliverables for SafeCare BC in 2025.
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Strategic Plan 2025-2028
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You're tired, the day is done–and yet sleep doesn't come. You lie in bed, tossing and turning, wondering why something that should feel so natural is out of reach.  Sleep problems are more common than you might think. Whether it's trouble falling asleep, waking up throughout the night, or feeling exhausted even after eight hours […]
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Sleep plays a crucial role in your physical and mental well-being — yet about 35% of Canadian adults don’t get enough of it. For care workers, it’s even more complicated. Shift work and disrupted sleep schedules can make it hard to get the rest you need to function well and feel well.
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This session will cover the features and assessment criteria of common passive loop slings, with practical tips on sizing, fitting and clinical use. It will include a focus on hygiene slings and how to manage toileting with full-support passive slings. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of sling selection and prescription to meet individual […]
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Sleep can feel out of reach when your life is full of shifting schedules, high stress, and constant demands. This webinar is designed to help you reconnect with rest, even when life feels overwhelming. You will explore how stress and irregular routines impact your nervous system and learn simple, effective techniques to reset, recharge, and […]
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