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A joint occupational health and safety (JOHS) committee is an advisory group of employer and employee representatives working together to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
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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
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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 SafeCare BC levy, which is included in the premiums 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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Webinar

Reinventing the return - A roundtable discussion on smooth workplace transitions

Explore strategies for maintaining engagement with injured workers, creating proactive return-to-work plans, and overcoming the challenges of modified duties, clear communication, and claims management. 

Join us for a roundtable discussion on navigating the complexities of return-to-work processes in home care and long-term care organizations. Through real-world examples and actionable insights from two member organizations, we’ll dive into the human, financial, and operational impacts of injury claims. We’ll explore strategies for maintaining engagement with injured workers, creating proactive return-to-work plans, and overcoming the challenges of modified duties, clear communication, and claims management. 

Objectives and outcomes: 

  • Recognize injury claims' human, financial, and operational implications on care homes and home care organizations. 
  • Gain actionable insights from two member organizations on successfully navigating return-to-work challenges. 
  • Identify practical strategies to maintain engagement with injured workers during their recovery. 
  • Learn the key components of a proactive return-to-work plan, including early and safe return-to-work strategies, modified duties, and clear communication protocols. 
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A quick reference guide for managers and supervisors with information on communicating with employees who are injured.
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Whether you are developing or re-evaluating your injury management program, this guide for developing and implementing an injury management program (also referred to as a recover-at-work or return-to-work program) for workers who have experienced a work-related physical or psychological injury, illness, or occupational disease.
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The Employers’ Advisers Office (EAO) is a branch of the Ministry of Labour. Independent of WorkSafeBC, the EAO is a resource for employers in British Columbia, providing complimentary advice, assistance, representation, and educational seminars to employers, potential employers and employer associations concerning workers’ compensation issues.
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Speakers

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Manager of Employee Wellness, Health, and Safety
Dana Morch, CAT(C), is a certified athletic therapist with over a decade of experience in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and occupational health. Dana began her academic and athletic career at the University of Alberta, where she studied kinesiology while competing as a varsity field hockey athlete. Her dedication to understanding human movement led her to pursue a Bachelor of Athletic and Exercise Therapy at Camosun College, where she refined her clinical and on-field skills. Following graduation, Dana treated clinically notably working as an athletic therapist for Rugby Canada and assistant teaching at Camosun College . After years of clinical work, Dana developed a strong interest in injury prevention, which inspired her to shift her focus toward workplace health and safety. She went on to complete the Occupational Health and Safety Diploma at BCIT, as well as the Disability Management Diploma through the National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR). Since March 2020, Dana has been a key part of the team at Broadmead Care Society, where she successfully implemented a robust and comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety program. Her unique blend of athletic therapy and workplace safety expertise allows her to create proactive strategies and hands on education focusing on ergonomics that supports both employee well-being and organizational resilience.  
Employers’ Adviser
With 17 years of experience in government and a background in Human Resources, Tara brings a wealth of expertise in administrative law and workplace legislation. As an Employers’ Adviser for the past three years, she has provided advice, assistance, and representation to British Columbia employers, helping them navigate the complexities of workers' compensation matters.
Manager, Workplace Health, Safety and Wellness
Alicia Nunez is a Certified HR Professional with a background in Human Rights, Health, and Wellness. She has been working at Louis Brier Home & Hospital since 2020, where she began her journey during the height of the pandemic with a strong commitment to improving workplace culture. In her previous role, she was directly responsible for managing the Attendance Management Program, which she continues to oversee today. Now, as Manager of Workplace Health, Safety and Wellness, Alicia integrates her legal expertise and people-centered approach to lead initiatives that promote safe, healthy, and supportive work environments. Her academic background includes a Law degree and postgraduate studies in Human Rights from UNAM, as well as a Human Resources Management certificate from Simon Fraser University.
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