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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 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.
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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.
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Leading from the Inside Out
Leading from the Inside Out provides a safe space for leaders in continuing care to share their challenges and learn self-care practices.
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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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Your challenge

Injury rates, claim costs, and WorkSafe BC premiums in assisted and independent living have increased over the past five years, and at 4.3 is DOUBLE the rate for the accommodation and tourism/hospitality sectors. 

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26%

The injury rate in assisted and independent living is trending higher, and at 4.3 is more than twice as high as comparable sectors.

43%

The claims costs associated with workplace injuries in assisted and independent living are increasing.

143%

WorkSafeBC premiums for assisted and independent living organizations are increasing.

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Looking to implement a psychological health and safety policy in your organization? This ready-to-use template helps employers support mental health in the workplace by providing a clear, customizable framework that promotes well-being, prevents psychological harm,...

Enhance workplace safety with our comprehensive First Aid Policy Template. Designed for businesses of all sizes, this essential document outlines critical first-aid procedures, equipment requirements, and employee training guidelines.

Workplace psychological health and safety is about cultivating an environment where employees are respected, protected from mental harm, and supported–ensuring their well-being is prioritized alongside productivity. It means fostering a culture where work enhances, rather...

Psychologically healthy and safe workplaces promote workers’ psychological well-being and actively work to prevent harm to workers’ psychological health. In a psychologically healthy and safe workplace, everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. 

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