Occupational Health and Safety Committee: Part 1

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

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...

Nomination form to the Board of Directors

If you are interested in standing for the Board or wish to nominate an individual to be a part of the Board, please fill out this form and send it—along with a resume or CV—...

Trellis Seniors claims top grand prize, shaking up ninth annual Safety Den 

Burnaby - A glimpse into the future of care unfolded this week at the BC Care Providers Association annual conference in Victoria, where more than 200 care leaders and staff watched Trellis Seniors take home...

Safe driving for work checklist

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...

Your shadow is longer than you think: Leading safety by example in healthcare

Your daily actions, not just words, profoundly shape your organization's safety culture and the psychological safety of your teams. This journey towards fostering a truly safe environment for caregivers, residents, and clients is a continuous...

Speak up, stay safe: The power of your joint occupational health and safety committee

This SafeCare BC safety huddle provides guidance on how to utilize your Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) Committee to improve workplace safety. Learn how to report safety hazards, understand the role of the JOHS...

What is a joint occupational health and safety (JOHS?) committee?

Is your pain more than skin-deep? The untold mental health impact of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). 

At first, it’s just a dull ache, something you can ignore. A sore back from work or a stiff wrist from too much typing. No big deal, right?  But then, the pain lingers. Simple tasks...

Decoding the winter forecast 

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...