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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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Learn how to properly use lifts to avoid musculoskeletal injury.

Instructions

Choose one lift at your site and review how to properly use it. Use the guiding questions to help you generate a conversation about avoiding musculoskeletal injury.

Notes to the huddle leader

  • A lift is intended to prevent injury to both the person in care and the care worker.
  • Emphasize the importance of using proper body mechanics when using a lift, to further reduce risk of musculoskeletal injury.

After this huddle Staff should know how to:

  • Inspect the lift and sling for wear.
  • Use lift equipment properly.
  • Employ good body mechanics.

Guiding questions

  • What do you need to do before using this lift?
  • While using a lift, what should you be doing to reduce your risk of musculoskeletal injury?
  • What should you do if you find that the lift you are using no longer suits the mobility needs of a person in care?
  • Where and how should the lift be stored?
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Lift of the Day

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WorkSafeBC’s healthcare and social services planned inspection initiative focuses on high-risk activities in the workplace that lead to serious injuries and time-loss claims.
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Equip your team with the skills to spot workplace hazards before they cause an injury. This safety huddle guides staff through conducting an environmental scan, a key part of any point of care risk assessment. Discover how to build a proactive safety culture and protect your healthcare team.
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In this huddle, we’ll review safe and effective cleaning and disinfecting practices in the workplace. Staff will learn how to follow workplace policies, clean and disinfect shared equipment and high-touch areas, and select the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for different cleaning tasks. We’ll also cover where to find important information such as safety data sheets and product labels, which explain safe handling and spill response procedures. Use the guiding questions to spark discussion about common high-risk areas, frequently shared items, and strategies for reducing the spread of infectious diseases.
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Providing compassionate end-of-life care is a profound part of the job, but it can also lead to grief and loss for frontline staff. This can impact well-being and team morale. Fostering a workplace culture where open conversations about grief are supported is crucial for the health and safety of your team. Discover how to recognize grief in the workplace and provide essential support to your healthcare staff.
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Working with clients or residents and their families is not always easy. You may not be able to control how others act, but you can control how you respond.
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When a critical incident impacts your team, it's vital to have a safe space to talk and heal. Our critical incident debriefing tools provide leaders and frontline staff in BC's long-term care and home support sectors with a structured way to discuss what happened, ensuring everyone feels supported with dignity and respect. Discover how to create a culture of psychological safety, identify available resources, and learn to navigate these challenging conversations to promote recovery and well-being.
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This SafeCare BC safety huddle provides guidance on how to utilize your Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) Committee to improve workplace safety. Learn how to report safety hazards, understand the role of the JOHS committee, and find JOHS resources. Ideal for healthcare workers and safety training.
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A strong organizational culture fosters employee engagement, collaboration, and productivity, while a weak or toxic culture can lead to dissatisfaction and high turnover.
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