2026 WorkSafeBC inspection initiative: MSI prevention in long-term care

Health and Safety Matters - April 7, 2026

Celebrate Support Services Appreciation Day on June 18

From the housekeeping staff who ensure paths are clean and clear of obstructions, to the physiotherapists who work with residents and clients to build their strength and mobility, support services staff don’t just work in...

Health and Safety Matters - March 31, 2026

What does a towel have to do with care?

A towel, folded the wrong way. Or folded the right way, depending on who you ask. At this year's Hearts and Hands Conference, that small household object became the unexpected lens through which healthcare assistants...

When people feel heard, everything changes

The schedules were on track. Shifts were covered, tasks were completed, and on paper, everything looked fine. But anyone paying attention could feel it — something was missing. At one long-term care home, that something...

The right partner to do safety well

When Baptist Housing expanded into new locations, Christine Shearer noticed something that kept her up at night: the same safety policies were being applied very differently across teams. Consistency wasn't a paperwork problem — it...

Recapping the Leaders Health and Safety Forum

“It was a great opportunity to meet other leaders in the industry and connect with them and hear what they're doing.” Leaders from across the province came together for the fourth annual Leaders Health and...

Go ahead, tell us what you think! Our Member Survey launches today.

In the time you can make yourself a coffee or brush your teeth, you can complete the SafeCare BC Member Survey and help shape health and safety across the sector.  The survey is now open,...

Health and Safety Matters - March 3, 2026