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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.
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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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Leading from the Inside Out provides a safe space for leaders in continuing care to share their challenges and learn self-care practices.
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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 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).
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First aid policy template

Enhance workplace safety with our comprehensive First Aid Policy Template. Designed for businesses of all sizes, this essential document outlines critical first-aid procedures, equipment requirements, and employee training guidelines.

Ensure your organization is prepared for medical emergencies and compliant with occupational health and safety regulations.

Customize this easy-to-use document for your workplace and implement a robust first aid program today. Protect your employees, meet legal requirements, and create a safer work environment.

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First aid policy template for long-term care
Enhance workplace safety with our comprehensive First Aid Policy Template. Designed for businesses of all sizes, this essential document outlines critical first-aid procedures, equipment requirements, and employee training guidelines. Ensure your organization is prepared for medical emergencies and compliant with occupational health and safety regulations.
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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.
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Editable Word templates for the tools found in employers' injury management program manual.
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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.
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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.
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Effective training has the power to change how we work. It helps build safer habits, strengthens teams, and equips people to handle challenges with more confidence. But even the most informative sessions can lose their impact if they aren’t supported afterward.  The true measure of training isn’t what’s learned in the moment, but how it […]
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This sample orientation checklist from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) can be customized for your workplace.
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This resource is designed for employers, to help you plan and implement your supervisor orientation.
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This resource from WorkSafeBC, is designed for employers, to help you plan your orientation and training for new workers.
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