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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 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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Get PSyched! - November 2024

Support for psychological self-care

 A healthcare workplace where staff are encouraged to care for their psychological health and safety.

 A healthcare workplace where staff are encouraged to care for their psychological health and safety.

Support for psychological self-care

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Support for psychological self-care

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A toolkit that shows how other health-care organizations have addressed psychological health and safety in their environments (includes links to practical tools and templates used in the sector).
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Assessment tools uniquely designed to help the health-care sector assess and mitigate psychological risk (includes a staff survey and organizational review).
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A public pledge from health organizations to show that they value the psychological health and safety of their staff and are committed to taking action on improving their work environments.
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Self-talk

Psychological self-care, Self-care, Self-talk

Self-talk is the inner dialogue that shapes how we see ourselves, especially in moments of stress or challenge.

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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...

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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...

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The silent fight of psychological injury 

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, Self-care, Stigma, Stress, Suicide, Trauma, Work-life balance

Some injuries don't leave a mark, but they change how you show up, how you cope, and how long you can keep going. Psychological injury is often overlooked, but for many workers, it's quietly reshaping...

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Breathing

Mental Health, Psychological Health and Safety, Psychological self-care, Self-care

Breathing is something we all do, all day, every day—and that’s what makes it such a powerful self-care tool.

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Why gratitude matters and how it can change your life 

Growth and development, Mental Health, Psychological Health and Safety, Psychological self-care, Recognition and reward

We're all told to practice gratitude, but it can feel impossible to find anything to be thankful for when life gets overwhelming.   Genuine gratitude doesn't mean ignoring your struggles or forcing a smile when things...

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