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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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Health and safety training

Safety Basics, Safety training

We know you're juggling a million things, from providing top-notch care to keeping your team safe and sound. Let's face it, workplace health and safety isn't just a box to tick; it's the backbone of...

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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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Musculoskeletal Diseases: 4 Common Causes of Musculoskeletal Injuries and How to Avoid Them 

Hazard Identification, Injury prevention, Risk Assessment, Safety Basics, Safety Culture, Safety hazards, Workplace hazards, Workplace inspections

Musculoskeletal disorders know no age or lifestyle bounds, impacting an astonishing 1.71 billion individuals worldwide—a testament to their widespread prevalence and the urgent need for awareness and action. (2022, par 1).   There are numerous ways...

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Workplace investigations

Investigations, Safety Basics

While the employer has the ultimate responsibility for health and safety in a workplace, joint occupational health and safety committee play a vital role in workplace investigations.

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New employee orientation
This template provides employers and supervisors with an overview of occupational health and safety topics to be considered for inclusion when providing caregiver-specific health and safety training and should be used with the general health and safety orientation.
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The general health and safety orientation provides general information related to the organization’s overall occupational health and safety program.
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