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Resources and services to support your well-being and psychological safety at work.
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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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We are dedicated to providing comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) consulting services tailored to your needs.
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Psychological health and safety, often called workplace mental health, encompasses principles and practices to foster a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.
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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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WorkSafeBC is holding a second public hearing this month on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to combustible dusts.
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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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The love story no one saw coming

Engagement, Mental Health, Organizational culture, Other, Psychological social support, Recognition and reward, Self-care

This story is told from the perspective of Billie Askelend, Senior Executive Director at Nicola Lodge.  No one expected a love story to begin at Nicola Lodge, least of all Roy. At eighty-nine, he had...

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Get outside and move

Mental Health, Psychological Health and Safety, Psychological self-care, Self-care

Research shows that outdoor or nature-based activity provides extra mental health benefits.

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Healthy eating and meal planning

Healthy eating, Self-care

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Meal planning is a small act of self-care that makes a big difference—helping you eat well, reduce stress, and feel your best even when life gets busy.

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Health and Safety Matters - August 28, 2025

Mental Health, Self-care

In this issue of Health and Safety Matters, discover how to create a workplace where people feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive. From hands-on training like Mental Health First Aid Standard, to practical tools,...

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The high cost of silence: Why feeling unsafe at work hurts everyone 

Psychological demands, Psychological Health and Safety, Psychological injuries, Psychological protection, Psychological self-care, Psychological social support

Silence at work is rarely just a lack of words; it’s a signal.   When people feel unsafe, they do not stop talking because they have nothing to say. They stop talking because expressing their thoughts...

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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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The Swift Slider is a friction reducing device to assist with patient/resident repositioning, boosting and turning in bed.
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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.
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Learn to refer to the no-lift policy to reduce your risk of musculoskeletal injury.
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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.
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