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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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Personal Protective Equipment in Healthcare

Personal protective equipment is essential in keeping you, your residents and clients, and the people your work with safe in healthcare settings.

Starting at $12

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Whether you're putting on gloves, masks, or a full gown, understanding the correct procedures can prevent contamination and ensure maximum protection. 

In this course, you’ll learn the step-by-step process for properly putting on and taking off personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, and gowns. You'll also get familiar with the correct order to put on and take off a set of personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of infection and exposure. This training is essential for anyone working in healthcare settings.  

What you'll learn

  • How to properly put on and take off masks, gloves, and gowns 
  • The correct order for putting on and removing a set of personal protective equipment 
  • Key tips for being safe while using personal protective equipment in a care environment 

Why take this course?

  • Learn the best practice for using personal protective equipment to protect yourself from potential exposure
  • Minimize the risk of spreading infections to residents and clients and those you care about
  • Mastering personal protective equipment procedures helps you feel more confident and prepared in your work
  • Learn how to prevent cross-contamination with the right order of putting on and taking off protective equipment 

Protect yourself and those in your care— take the course today to master personal protective equipment and stay safe on the job! 

This course is for: 

Care aides, home and community care workers, support services workers, nurses, managers, family caregivers, or anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of personal protective equipment. 

Length: 15 minutes 

Cost: Member $12, Associate member $15, Non-member $29.99 

This course may be taken individually or as part of the six-course Safety Basics curriculum. Safety Basics is a series of six self-paced courses that introduce the top health and safety concerns for healthcare workers. The Safey Basics course bundle includes General Workplace Health and Safety, Violence in the Workplace, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Slips, Trips, and Falls, Infection Prevention, and Personal Protective Equipment. 

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$12
Associate member
$15
Non-member
$29.99
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will this course take to complete?
The average time to complete this course is approximately 25 minutes.

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