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Learn practical communication tools to navigate challenging interactions while fostering a more respectful and psychologically healthy workplace.
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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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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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WorkSafeBC has paused its consultations on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation addressing psychological health and safety, harassment, and violence. The pause is due to the provincial election and is procedural; it does not indicate that a decision has been made about the proposed changes.  The proposals would introduce significant new and […]
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WorkSafeBC has paused its consultations on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation addressing psychological health and safety, harassment, and violence. The pause is due to the provincial election and is procedural; it does not indicate that a decision has been made about the proposed changes.
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Safety Month - 

Road safety

Community and home care workers will often drive, or take transit, to a client’s home as part of their job. This means that if you are driving, your car is your mobile workplace while you are visiting clients. Being on the road can be dangerous if you are not prepared.

Preventing hazards related to driving

  • Review your driving schedule, ensure it’s do-able and can be carried out safely
  • Plan your route before you leave, and keep an emergency roadside kit in your car
  • Be aware of the weather and road conditions
  • Wear appropriate clothing for the weather
  • Check to see that you have enough gas in your car
  • Ensure that your car is in good repair. This includes making sure your headlights, brake lights, and turn signals are working
  • If you think you are being followed, drive to the nearest police station, fire hall or hospital and sound your horn to get attention

Are you prepared?

  • I have had a good night’s sleep, and I have a clear state of mind
  • I am fit to drive
  • I am not impaired by drugs, alcohol or prescription medication
  • I have had something to eat, and I have a snack or water with me
  • My family, employer and clients are aware that I will be unavailable to answer calls, texts, and emails while driving
  • My car is prepared for the day’s work and any weather or road conditions that I may encounter (e.g. mud & snow or snow tires for winter)
  • I have an emergency preparedness road kit (see Reference/Resources – Winter Road Safety)
  • I am aware of what to do in the event of a motor vehicle accident (see Reference/ Resources – Motor Vehicle Crash Sheet)
  • I know to contact my supervisor immediately if it is unsafe for me to drive

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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 helps 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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When you drive as part of your job, whether that's going on the occasional errand or driving every workday from appointment to appointment, the vehicle becomes your workplace. And this means you have responsibilities to keep yourself safe and healthy.
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Winter is here, and in BC, it feels like we're constantly guessing - will it be clear skies or a torrential downpour? The 2025 forecast promises a mixed bag, with southern BC bracing for below-average temperatures and northern BC experiencing a milder but wetter season.  La Niña, a climate pattern triggered by cooler ocean waters […]
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Winter Driving

Road Safety

Provided by Road Safety At Work, this document informs Home Care and Community Care workers with ways to stay safe while driving in the winter.

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Road Safety at Work

Road Safety

Road Safety at Work offers resources such as templates, workshops, webinars and tool kits to help develop and manage a road safety plan.

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Motor Vehicle Safety

Driving, Road Safety

When you drive as part of your job, whether that's going on the occasional errand or driving every workday from appointment to appointment, the vehicle becomes your workplace. And this means you have responsibilities to...

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