SafeCare BC Logo
SafeCare BC Logo
Resources & Tools

Resources and Tools

View All
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 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.
Files Attached
View Checklist
In long-term care it is increasingly apparent that who is on shift is just as important as how many staff are on shift. Quality care is difficult to achieve when we do not routinely engage with one another in a positive, or civil, manner.
View Toolkit
Safety A-Z
Programs & Services

Programs and Services

View All
Register
Leading from the Inside Out
Our Programs
Leading from the Inside Out provides a safe space for leaders in continuing care to share their challenges and learn self-care practices.
View Service
The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum is recognized as best-practice in violence prevention training for health care workers.
View Service
Guidelines & Regulations

Guidelines and Regulations

View All
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 […]
View News Story
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).
View News Story
Guidelines and Regulations
Regulatory News
Safety Month - September 2023

Industry Partners

SafeCare BC works with partners throughout the industry to help create healthy and safe workplaces.

Have questions about this month's topic? Ask us!

12 Months Contact Form
Filter

Industry Partners resources

Resource Types

Resource Post Type Filter
  • Posts (7)
  • Videos (7)
  • Webinars (4)
  • Safety Topics (2)
  • Workshop Topics (2)
  • Checklists (1)
  • Hierarchy of Controls (1)
  • Innovations (1)
  • Safety Huddles (1)
  • Templates (1)
  • Toolkits (1)
  • Web links (1)

Audiences

Resources Audince Filter
  • All Audiences (18)
  • Non-clinical areas (1)
Post

Tim Oben - Housekeeper | Eden Gardens

“It's an honour to work here. It's an honour to help many people with their day-to-day lives.” Tim Oben, a housekeeper at Eden Gardens, may have only been in his position for six months, but...

View Post
Post

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...

View Post
Post

Buddy Delena - Dietary Aide | Eden Gardens

“I’ve been here six years. I probably know 120 residents.” Buddy Delena, a dietary aide at Eden Gardens, does more than deliver food—he brings joy and connection to the Nanaimo care home’s residents. “We serve...

View Post
Post

Trauma in the workplace: Creating a psychologically safe environment 

Accessibility, Balance, Burnout, Emotional Intelligence, Grief, Mental Health, Moral distress, Psychological demands, Psychological Health and Safety, Psychological injuries, Psychological protection, Psychological self-care, Psychological social support, Resilience, Return/Recover at Work, Self-care, Stigma, Stress, Suicide, Trauma, Work-life balance

Why psychological safety matters in care work  Being a care worker means your work is more than a job. It is personal and meaningful.  You build trust with the people you care for. You support...

View Post
Post

Emotional malnutrition: A new way to understand burnout 

Boundaries, Burnout, Emotional Intelligence, Growth and development, Mental Health, Moral distress, Psychological Health and Safety, Psychological self-care, Psychological social support, Resilience, Self-care, Stress, Work-life balance

You wouldn’t skip meals for days and expect to feel strong, yet we often go weeks, even months, without attending to our emotional needs.  People hear about working long hours, facing overwhelming demands, and experiencing...

View Post
SafeCare BC Logo
©2025 SafeCare BC | All rights reserved.
We strive to empower those working in the continuing care sector to create safer, healthier workplaces by fostering a culture of safety through evidence-based education, leadership, and collaboration.
cross