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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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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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Sleep hygiene

Sleep and Fatigue

Sleep plays a crucial role in your physical and mental well-being — yet about 35% of Canadian adults don’t get enough of it. For care workers, it’s even more complicated. Shift work and disrupted sleep...

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What is trauma-informed care? A guide for healthcare professionals 

Accessibility, Clear leadership, De-escalation, Dementia, Emotional Intelligence, Engagement, Growth and development, Mental Health, Organizational culture, Psychological Health and Safety, Psychological social support, Safe Handling, Safety Basics, Trauma

Think about the last time you felt genuinely safe and understood in a challenging situation. That sense of comfort and trust is at the heart of trauma-informed care.   This approach recognizes that many people carry...

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The Transfer Coach Program

Safe Handling

Haro Park Centre is a campus of care located in the West End of Vancouver, offering independent housing, assisted living and residential care to senior citizens. Haro Park has a number of innovative programs and...

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Patient handling: Assessing the risks

Safe Handling

Patient handling is the top cause of injury among health care workers. Care workers who manually transfer or reposition patients are at significant risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) such as sprains or strains. This bulletin...

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