A joint occupational health and safety (JOHS) committee is an advisory group of employer and employee representatives working together to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
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.
Care and Connection on the Dementia Journey is intended for anyone who interacts with people living with dementia. It is a collection of independent, online, self-paced modules that you can explore and take at your convenience.
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 SafeCare BC levy, which is included in the premiums 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).
This planning tool has been designed to guide Assisted Living residences through WorkSafeBC’s six-step process to reduce the risk of COVID-19.
Long-term Care was a RAR file -- needs to be updated.
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COVID 19 Safety Plan Instructions – Assisted Living
This planning tool has been designed to guide Assisted Living residences through WorkSafeBC’s six-step process to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in Assisted Living.
COVID 19 Safety Plan Instructions – Home and Community Care
This planning tool has been designed to guide Home Care/Community Care organizations through WorkSafeBC’s six-step process to reduce the risk of COVID-19.
Looking to implement a psychological health and safety policy in your organization? This ready-to-use template helps employers support mental health in the workplace by providing a clear, customizable framework that promotes well-being, prevents psychological harm, and outlines roles and responsibilities across all levels of your organization.
Use the Point of Care Assessment template below to identify the risks in each of the four boxes that may have lead to the resident becoming responsive.
A Secondment Agreement is a formal arrangement between SafeCare BC, a Sponsoring Organization, and
an employee of a Sponsoring Organization referred to as a Peer Facilitator.
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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