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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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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
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 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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Violence Prevention Policy

SafeCare BC’s violence prevention policy templates will supplement existing policies of continuing care providers across the province and guide the establishment of new ones where none currently exists.

The goal is to reduce the risk and rate of injury to continuing care workers, improve workplace safety and create a more positive working environment.

Continuing care workers interact closely with residents and their families, often under difficult circumstances. Residents may act aggressively due to their medical condition (such as dementia status), or the medication they are taking. They may also have a history of violent behaviour, or feel frustrated and angry as a result of their circumstances. Acts of violence and aggression currently account for 11% of injury claims within continuing care1. Violence Prevention Policies can reduce the risk of injury to continuing care workers, improve workplace safety, and create a more positive working environment.

SafeCare BC (2015). SafeCare BC Members – Injury Trends Profile by Organization Size.

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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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We are dedicated to providing comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) consulting services tailored to your needs.
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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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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Arrowsmith Lodge - Parksville,
July 8 @ 8:30am
Starting at $35
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
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July 7 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
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As a partner and advocate for safer workplaces, I believe addressing the workplace violence crisis demands a shift in perspective—and a shared commitment to take action together.
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Train the Trainer Workshop
SafeCare BC Training Centre - Burnaby
May 6 to 9 @ 8:30am-4:30pm
Starting at $400
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