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We are dedicated to providing comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) consulting services tailored to your needs.
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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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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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Safety Month - October 2024

Slips and falls

Slips, trips and falls are the second most common injury for home and community health workers. As you enter a client's home, there may be uneven or slippery surfaces outside. Weather, outside environment, and clutter inside the home may result in tripping hazards.

Preventing slips and falls

  • Plan ahead and avoid rushing
  • Focus while walking ahead. Looking at your phone or reading paperwork can cause you to trip
  • Wear footwear that has a soft rubber sole, allowing for good traction
  • Use walkways that are well-lit and have been cleared and salted, as shortcuts over snow piles can lead to a fall
  • Don’t carry too much; arms and hands can be used for balance and support in the case of a fall
  • Use handrails when climbing stairs
  • If you find that it is unsafe to enter the home, don’t go in and report unsafe conditions to your supervisor

Are you prepared?

  • I am wearing appropriate footwear
  • I have checked to ensure there is good lighting outside and inside the home
  • I have checked walkways and stairs to ensure that they are
  • in good repair and clear of debris
  • I will keep my work area tidy to eliminate slip and trip hazards
  • I will avoid multi-tasking and holding large objects so that I can see where I am going
  • I will report unsafe conditions if I see them
  • I know what to do if I am injured

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