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Resources and services to support your well-being and psychological safety at work.
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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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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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New employee general health and safety orientation

The general health and safety orientation provides general information related to the organization’s overall occupational health and safety program.

The general health and safety orientation provides general information related to the organization’s overall occupational health and safety program. 

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New employee general health and safety orientation

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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 know you're juggling a million things, from providing top-notch care to keeping your team safe and sound. Let's face it, workplace health and safety isn't just a box to tick; it's the backbone of a thriving workplace.
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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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Workplace inspections are an essential incident prevention tool in an organization's occupational health and safety program. Use this checklist to help identify and record hazards for corrective action.
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This orientation checklist helps ensure temporarily displaced workers receive the health and safety information they need to be well-equipped to handle their temporary working environment.
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You can use the Safe Handling Program Checklist to verify the components of a safe handling program, including development, management and staff involvement, needs assessments, equipment, education and training, and evaluation.
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This guide is intended to make employers aware of the parts of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation that prevention officers will be focusing on as part of the Health Care Planned Inspectional Initiative.
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Use this checklist to help you create an exposure control plan for infectious diseases.
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This sample employer checklist outlines an employer’s immediate and follow-up responsibilities.
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This refresher presentation is designed to strengthen your OHS confidence, sharpen your committee skills. It can be credited toward your eight-hour annual education requirement.
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Occupational Health and Safety Committee: Part 1 Workshop
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May 14 @ 8:30am
Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
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May 14 @ 8:30am
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Occupational Health and Safety Committee: Part 1 Workshop
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March 12 @ 8:30am
Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
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March 12 @ 8:30am
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Occupational Health and Safety Committee: Part 1 Workshop
Zoom
January 12 @ 8:30am
Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
Starting at $35
January 12 @ 8:30am
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