SafeCare BC Logo
SafeCare BC Logo
Resources & Tools

Resources and Tools

View All
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.
Files Attached
View Checklist
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.
View Toolkit
Safety A-Z
Programs & Services

Programs and Services

View All
Register
Leading from the Inside Out
Our Programs
Leading from the Inside Out provides a safe space for leaders in continuing care to share their challenges and learn self-care practices.
View Service
The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum is recognized as best-practice in violence prevention training for health care workers.
View Service
Guidelines & Regulations

Guidelines and Regulations

View All
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 […]
View News Story
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).
View News Story
Guidelines and Regulations
Regulatory News
Topic

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Filter

Musculoskeletal Injuries

At first, it’s just a dull ache, something you can ignore. A sore back from work or a stiff wrist from too much typing. No big deal, right?  But then, the pain lingers. Simple tasks become frustrating. A night of poor sleep turns into weeks of exhaustion. You stop doing the things you love because […]
View News Story
Ever felt the weight of a task that demands your all, mentally and socially? That's psychological demands - the gripping anxiety of heavy workloads, looming deadlines, chaotic schedules, and intricate tasks. These various elements can have an impact not only on your professional performance but also on your physical well-being, as emotional demands have been […]
View News Story
The Active Living Program is a restorative care program. The program has been running for ten years. Each Restorative Care Worker (there are 3, one per floor) is assigned to one of Broadway Lodge's neighbourhoods and through their knowledge and skills as Restorative Care Workers (RCWs), they support residents to maintain strength, balance, flexibility, and […]
View Innovation
Did you know that the average human attention span is only 8.25 seconds (2023, par. 2)? With numerous tasks vying for our attention, we must employ effective strategies to stay focused and on track.   In today's fast-paced world, maintaining productivity can be challenging, despite it being necessary to reduce cortisol levels and increase our psychological […]
View News Story
There are some essential things to remember to ensure proper care and assistance for residents.
View Webinar
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.
View News Story
Files Attached
View Toolkit
The Sling Program at Haro Park is a process of managing slings within the care home to ensure staff and resident safety during transfers and efficiency of work flow.
Files Attached
View Innovation
Full report on the provincial standards developed for safe resident handling. These standards cover a range of areas including policy, management strategies, education and training, equipment, and safe work practices for high-risk resident handling activities (e.g. transfers, ambulation, toileting, etc.).
Files Attached
View Report
A guide on developing safe resident handling policies, including key components and critical factors for success.
Files Attached
View Reference Guide
Using ceiling lifts to transfer, reposition, and turn clients reduces injuries. Sometimes, though, even when lifts are available, they're not always used. This video challenges the seven most common reasons health care workers give for not using ceiling lifts.
View Video
This book provides guidance to help employers and joint committees prevent MSI in the workplace. It discusses a seven-step prevention process: consultation, education, risk identification, risk assessment, risk control, training, and evaluation. The book also includes a table of some common risk control options and a chart that can be used to investigate MSIs.
View Book
The Swift Slider is a friction reducing device to assist with patient/resident repositioning, boosting and turning in bed.
Files Attached
View Innovation
Our Safety Star Program creates safety leaders throughout our care home, integrating a safety culture into the day-to-day actions of our entire team.
Files Attached
View Innovation
Learn how to properly use lifts to avoid musculoskeletal injury.
Files Attached
View Safety Huddle
Learn to refer to the no-lift policy to reduce your risk of musculoskeletal injury.
Files Attached
View Safety Huddle
Starting at $12
Learn about identifying the early signs and symptoms, recognizing risk factors and applying strategies to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace.
View E-Learning
Musculoskeletal Injuries are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries, such as sprains and strains, in both long-term care and community health support services.
View Safety Topic
Due to the potential for psychological and physical trauma to residents and staff, these incidents flag risks that need to be addressed to ensure the safety and well-being of residents, particularly those with dementia and staff.
View News Story
Safe handling is as important for you and your co-workers as for residents and clients. John works in continuing care. See what makes him happy.
View Video

More Musculoskeletal Injuries Resources

Overexertion
At first, it’s just a dull ache, something you can ignore. A sore back from work or a stiff wrist from too much typing. No big deal, right?  But then, the pain lingers. Simple tasks become frustrating. A night of poor sleep turns into weeks of exhaustion. You stop doing the things you love because […]
View News Story
Ever felt the weight of a task that demands your all, mentally and socially? That's psychological demands - the gripping anxiety of heavy workloads, looming deadlines, chaotic schedules, and intricate tasks. These various elements can have an impact not only on your professional performance but also on your physical well-being, as emotional demands have been […]
View News Story
Did you know that the average human attention span is only 8.25 seconds (2023, par. 2)? With numerous tasks vying for our attention, we must employ effective strategies to stay focused and on track.   In today's fast-paced world, maintaining productivity can be challenging, despite it being necessary to reduce cortisol levels and increase our psychological […]
View News Story
The Sling Program at Haro Park is a process of managing slings within the care home to ensure staff and resident safety during transfers and efficiency of work flow.
Files Attached
View Innovation
The Swift Slider is a friction reducing device to assist with patient/resident repositioning, boosting and turning in bed.
Files Attached
View Innovation
Our Safety Star Program creates safety leaders throughout our care home, integrating a safety culture into the day-to-day actions of our entire team.
Files Attached
View Innovation
Learn to refer to the no-lift policy to reduce your risk of musculoskeletal injury.
Files Attached
View Safety Huddle
Due to the potential for psychological and physical trauma to residents and staff, these incidents flag risks that need to be addressed to ensure the safety and well-being of residents, particularly those with dementia and staff.
View News Story
Browse by Resource Type
SafeCare BC Logo
©2025 SafeCare BC | All rights reserved.
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.
crosschevron-down