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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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Psychological health and safety in the workplace: Resources for Leaders

Learn about the mental health tools and resources that are available for leaders to help support workers and themselves, as well as the actions employers can take to promote psychological safety in the workplace.

Psychologically healthy and safe workplaces play an integral role in maintaining the psychological health of workers. There are strategies that employers can utilize to improve organizational resilience. Learn about the mental health tools and resources that are available for leaders to help support workers and themselves, as well as the actions employers can take to promote psychological safety in the workplace.

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Keep staff safe in the heat, Show your support to healthcare assistants by sponsoring the 2023 Hearts and Hands, Webinar: Psychological health and safety in the workplace for leaders and more.
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Protection of physical safety in the workplace, a key factor outlined by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) in the national standard, focuses on safeguarding employees from physical harm.
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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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Starting at $75
1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health crisis this year. When that moment comes, will you know how to help? Mental Health First Aid gives you the evidence-based skills and confidence to provide life-saving support until professional help arrives—just like CPR for the mind.
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Starting at $35
Caring for others starts with caring for yourself. Learn to manage stress, build resilience, and recognize mental health changes in yourself and your team. This course provides practical tools to help you thrive in your demanding but rewarding role.
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Starting at $35
Increase your awareness of mental health, reduce stigma and other barriers to care in the workplace & encourage mental health conversations by transforming the way participants think and talk about mental health and mental illness.
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Occupational Health and Safety Consultant, Mental Health Injury Prevention
Amenda has worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years, working for both government and private organizations. She joined WorkSafeBC in 2014 and since then, she has worn several hats including working as a Case Manager in Claims, Investigations Officer in Fatal and Series Injury Investigations, and currently as an Occupational Health and Safety Consultant for Mental Health Injury Prevention in Consultation and Education Services.

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November 13 @ 11:00am
Just as the body requires maintenance, so too does the mind. In this session, you'll develop an understanding of what mental hygiene is and how it can support our well-being. 
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October 23 @ 11:00am
Learn trauma-informed and equity-focused strategies from the study “Building Psychological Safety in Care Work” and see how they can be used in any care setting.
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When a critical incident impacts your team, it's vital to have a safe space to talk and heal. Our critical incident debriefing tools provide leaders and frontline staff in BC's long-term care and home support sectors with a structured way to discuss what happened, ensuring everyone feels supported with dignity and respect. Discover how to create a culture of psychological safety, identify available resources, and learn to navigate these challenging conversations to promote recovery and well-being.
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September 18 @ 12:00pm
Reconnect with your inner world using a blend of visual art, gentle movement, and creative writing. Explore what self-care means to you, not just as a routine, but as a meaningful relationship with your own well-being.
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