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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
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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 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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Leadership is not just what you say, it's how you show up.  Nonverbal signals are already speaking for you before any policy is shared or a meeting begins. A calm presence in a crisis, steady eye contact in a tough conversation, or the simple act of being fully present without distractions can carry more weight […]
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Your daily actions, not just words, profoundly shape your organization's safety culture and the psychological safety of your teams. This journey towards fostering a truly safe environment for caregivers, residents, and clients is a continuous path of learning, requiring humility, consistent modeling of safe behaviors, and the courage to lead by example even through trial and error. Discover how embracing vulnerability, accountability, and the understanding that progress comes in small, intentional steps—not from a single formula—can help you build a resilient and thriving culture where safety is paramount, and everyone feels empowered and protected.
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Skills to Engage and Support People Workshop
Zoom
May 27 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Infection Prevention and Control, Motivational Interviewing
Starting at $35
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What we say matters—but what we don’t say often speaks louder. 
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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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Ava Turner's story didn't begin with a title–it started with a purpose. Growing up in a household celebrating her Black identity and Jamaican heritage, Ava learned early that taking pride in who you are will lead you to where you want to go.    As she entered spaces where diversity was rare, Ava quickly realized […]
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A blog post from SafeCare BC CEO Saleema Dhalla The foundation of healthcare is compassion, yet within many organizations, workplace incivility is an underrecognized threat that impacts staff well-being, team collaboration, and, ultimately, resident outcomes. Respect, professionalism, and kindness should not just be "nice to haves." Research has shown that incivility among healthcare workers can […]
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Caring for patients, residents, and community clients exposes healthcare workers to unique and specific hazards – such as communicable diseases, ergonomic risks, and physical violence. These risk factors impact workers and can negatively affect patients, residents, families, and the organization. In British Columbia, healthcare workers comprise about 12 percent of the workforce, but their injury […]
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👇The third annual leaders' forum is all about psychological safety! 👇WorkSafeBC regulatory changes - what you need to know  👇Level Up Your Team!  Don't miss these training opportunities 👇Are you prepared for winter storms? 👇How would you use $2,000 to improve your organization’s health and safety program?
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We all occasionally miss the clues when interacting with others … maybe during conflict, or because of stress or inexperience (you're new to your role or the organization, or it's a new resident or family, or new staff). It's normal. Except sometimes it's not so helpful and you may sense it's a growth edge, either […]
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Have you integrated the new first aid requirements that came into effect on November 1? Join us on Thursday, November 7, from 11 a.m. – noon for a WorkSafeBC webinar on the new occupational first aid requirements. This session is designed to help you understand and implement the necessary changes. Join us, to learn more […]
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In our second session, “How Does Low Social Intelligence Contribute to Incivility?” Mary Ellen Sanajko will lead an interactive exploration of social intelligence (SI) and its crucial role in fostering a positive workplace culture. We’ll discuss how a deficit in social intelligence can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and ultimately, incivility, impacting team dynamics and safety.
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Want to show your commitment to health and safety—and save a bit of money? The Certificate of Recognition (COR) program is a voluntary WorkSafeBC program that recognizes and financially rewards employers that have proactively elevated their health and safety beyond the legal requirements.  Join us on October 24 for an overview of the COR program. […]
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Leaders, join us for an interactive session to explore social intelligence (SI) and safety culture.
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In this edition 👇 Register for Leading from the Inside Out👇 Purchase tickets for Hearts and Hands👇 Don't miss this FREE dementia education course👇 Connect with your peers in the Leaders Corner
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The right tools at the right time often make all the difference. Here you’ll find a series of Tools for Caring to help you take care of the well being of your people.
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The Working Mind for Managers and Leaders Workshop
SafeCare BC Training Centre - Burnaby
September 24 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Leadership, Mental Health
Starting at $35
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Starting at $35
Using the fundamentals of motivational interviewing, this workshop will help you have conversations with respect and curiosity that make others feel heard, supported, and valued.
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Use this listening exercise as practice when you're speaking with an employee (or employees) about change.
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Ask-Tell-Ask (also called Elicit-Provide-Elicit) uses the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing to increase the chances that people will be ready, willing, and able to act on information or advice. Choose from the options below or use the space to write down what fits best for you.
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Starting at $35
Increase your awareness of mental health, reduce stigma and other barriers to care in the workplace & encourage mental health conversations by transforming the way participants think and talk about mental health and mental illness.
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Starting at $12
Vaccines play an important role in infection prevention and control. They can help keep you and others safe in the workplace, at home, and in public.
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Starting at $110
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse who is passionate about health and safety? Do you have LPNs in your organization who could help elevate your health and safety programs?
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An introduction to Motivational Interviewing is a free virtual workshop designed for leadership across the healthcare sector.
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Q&A with Shannon Kenning
September 10, 2019
Member Spotlight
Good communication is critical for any relationship. It’s especially important in the workplace.  We had a chance to talk with Shannon about the importance of good communication.
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There is a staffing shortage in the long-term care sector and the perception that this shortage hurts workplace safety.
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Communication
Motivational Interviewing
Leadership is not just what you say, it's how you show up.  Nonverbal signals are already speaking for you before any policy is shared or a meeting begins. A calm presence in a crisis, steady eye contact in a tough conversation, or the simple act of being fully present without distractions can carry more weight […]
View News Story
What we say matters—but what we don’t say often speaks louder. 
View Safety Topic
Leaders, join us for an interactive session to explore social intelligence (SI) and safety culture.
View Webinar
News Story
Q&A with Shannon Kenning
September 10, 2019
Member Spotlight
Good communication is critical for any relationship. It’s especially important in the workplace.  We had a chance to talk with Shannon about the importance of good communication.
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