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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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Exposure to hazardous drugs and infectious diseases

Exposure to hazardous drugs and infectious diseases poses a health risk. Hazardous drugs include antineoplastics, cytotoxic drugs, certain hormone therapies, antiviral drugs, antibiotics, and synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl and carfentanyl.

Infectious diseases may be airborne, bloodborne contact or zoonotic, and exposure may be either direct or indirect.

Are you prepared?

  • My supervisor has provided me with instruction and training on the safe handling, care and disposal protocols specific to the risk of exposure
  • I have reviewed the client’s care plan to determine if there is a potential risk of exposure to a hazardous drug or infectious disease
  • I have reviewed the safe handling, care and disposal protocols specific to the client, prior to entering the home
  • My supervisor has provided me with an adequate supply of appropriate personal protective equipment
  • I know to practice safe hand-washing techniques before and after care
  • I will notify my supervisor immediately if I have an unprotected exposure
  • I know to contact my supervisor immediately if it is unsafe for me to proceed
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