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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.
Everything you need to know about the changes to WorkSafeBC's Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, Part 8, Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment — Respirators: Face Seal
MSI prevention is the focus of the 2026 WorkSafeBC inspection initiative. Learn how to protect long-term care staff and improve your safety outcomes today!
Whether you're a care worker, healthcare professional, or considering a career in long-term care or home care, understanding workplace safety is essential. The physical demands of these roles are real—and the statistics back that up....
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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 helps employers and their workers take proactive steps to manage driving-related risks. This...
Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, Safety Culture, Safety hazards, Slips, trips and falls, Workplace hazards, Workplace inspections
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Driving, Environmental Hazards, Flood, Travel health and safety, Weather, Winter safety
Winter is here, and in BC, it feels like we're constantly guessing - will it be clear skies or a torrential downpour? The 2025 forecast promises a mixed bag, with southern BC bracing for below-average...
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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 helps 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.
Winter is here, and in BC, it feels like we're constantly guessing - will it be clear skies or a torrential downpour? The 2025 forecast promises a mixed bag, with southern BC bracing for below-average temperatures and northern BC experiencing a milder but wetter season. La Niña, a climate pattern triggered by cooler ocean waters […]
Proper vehicle inspections and regular maintenance can reduce the risk of crashes. They help ensure everything is operating properly and safely. Employers have a duty to make sure work vehicles are properly inspected and maintained. Learn more about when and how to inspect your vehicles.
As odd as that may sound now, if you drive for work during winter or have community and home care workers who do, now is the time to start your winter driving preparations.
When you drive as part of your job, whether that's going on the occasional errand or driving every workday from appointment to appointment, the vehicle becomes your workplace. And this means you have responsibilities to keep yourself safe and healthy.
With Environment Canada warning the extreme chill of winter will continue to hold BC in its frozen grip this week, SafeCare BC—the non-profit association working to ensure injury-free, safe working conditions for the more than 28,000 continuing care workers in BC—is encouraging its members, workplaces and those visiting loved ones in care to use their ‘snow sense’ in tackling the white and icy stuff over these next few sub-zero days ahead, and throughout the winter.
Employers are equally responsible for the safety of their employees, whether they are driving a company vehicle or an employee-owned vehicle for work purposes.
To empower workplaces that provide care to create a culture of safety through evidence-based education, advocacy for safer workplaces, leadership, and collaboration
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