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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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Let’s make safety second nature. Learn how to protect yourself and others—begin the course now.

Starting at $71.98

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Safety Basics is a series of six, short, self-paced online courses. Think of them as mini courses that provide an introduction to the top health and safety concerns impacting healthcare workers. From preventing musculoskeletal injuries to understanding infection prevention, you will gain the foundational knowledge needed to stay safe and protect others at work.  

Whether you’re new to the field or want to brush up on your safety practices, Safety Basics is for you. It’s also a practical and accessible way to help meet health and safety requirements.  

Included courses: 

Why take this course? 

  • Learn at your own pace—whenever and wherever it works for you 
  • Gain foundational knowledge of key workplace safety issues in healthcare
  • Improve your ability to prevent injuries and respond to hazards 
  • Receive a certificate to verify your completion and commitment to safety 
  • Ideal for onboarding new staff or refreshing skills for current employees 
  • Contribute to a safer, healthier workplace for everyone 

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 basic safety knowledge. 

Length: 100 minutes 
Cost: Member $71.98, Associate member $ $89.97, Non-member $179.94 

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Member
$71.98
Associate member
$89.97
Non-member
$179.94
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will this course take to complete?
The average time to complete this course is approximately 100 minutes.

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