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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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How a changing climate is shaping work and life 

Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Hazards, Flood, Heat stress, Safety hazards, Weather, Wildfire

It’s a sweltering July afternoon in Kamloops during a record-breaking heatwave. Temperatures climb above 40°C, air conditioners struggle to keep up, and staff in a long-term care facility move quickly to help residents stay cool....

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Health and Safety Matters - July 10, 2025

Driving, Risk Assessment

In this issue 👇 Stay safe on the road - Get a discount on our Motor Vehicle Safety eCourse 👇 Can you spot the hazards?👇 Apply for the Champions of Senior Living Bursary program👇 Register for...

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Emergency preparedness and the aging population: Addressing the unique needs of older adults 

Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Hazards, First aid, Flood, Hazard Identification, Health hazards, Heat stress, Physical hazards, Safety hazards, Safety training, Weather, Wildfire

Emergencies such as floods, wildfires, power outages, and severe weather can occur without warning. Older adults are often the most vulnerable during these events because of health, mobility, and cognitive challenges. For workers in long-term...

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Safe driving for work checklist

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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...

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