A joint occupational health and safety (JOHS) committee is an advisory group of employer and employee representatives working together to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
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.
Care and Connection on the Dementia Journey is intended for anyone who interacts with people living with dementia. It is a collection of independent, online, self-paced modules that you can explore and take at your convenience.
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 […]
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).
In British Columbia, everyone in the workplace has specific responsibilities when it comes to health and safety - whether you're a worker, supervisor, employer, owner, or contractor.
Your Responsibilities
Know the risk factors related to your work and the signs and symptoms, and potential health effects of injuries.
Participate in education and training on established safe work procedures and the use of controls
Cooperate with your employer, joint health and safety committee (or worker representative) and WorkSafeBC officers
Report signs and symptoms of injuries to your supervisor
Report unsafe acts or conditions to your supervisor
Supervisor Responsibilities
Ensure the health and safety of all workers under your direct supervision
Know the WorkSafeBC requirements that apply to the work under your supervision and make sure those requirements are met
Ensure workers under your supervision are aware of all known hazards
Ensure workers under your supervision have the appropriate personal protective equipment, are issued properly, regularly inspected and maintained
Employer Responsibilities
Establish a valid occupational health and safety program
Train your staff to do their work safely and provide proper supervision
Provide supervisors with the necessary support and training to carry out health and safety responsibilities
Ensure clients are regularly assessed to make sure policies are being followed
Fix problems reported by staff
Investigate incidents where staff are injured or equipment is damaged
The Home Care and Community Health Support Pocketbook was created to bring awareness to several health and safety issues faced in home and community care.
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.
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