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).
Emotional intelligence is our ability to identify and manage our own emotions and reactions - and includes our ability to identify and respond appropriately to the feelings of others.
The purpose is to understand workplace safety issues and examine the need for occupational health and safety training, education, and resources in assisted living and supportive living.
In this issue of Health and Safety Matters, discover how to create a workplace where people feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive. From hands-on training like Mental Health First Aid Standard, to practical tools, webinars, and even a simple self-care exercise, you’ll find resources to boost both well-being and teamwork.
This session invites you to reflect on your core values and explore they define a deeper sense of purpose. By aligning with our core values and anchoring to a strong sense of purpose, we become more resilient, motivated, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally.
In this session, we explore how grief presents itself in care environments and discuss ways to support both yourself and others through the experience.
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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