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The Home Care and Community Health Support Pocketbook was created to bring awareness to several health and safety issues faced in home and community care.
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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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WorkSafeBC’s healthcare and social services planned inspection initiative focuses on high-risk activities in the workplace that lead to serious injuries and time-loss claims.
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WorkSafeBC is releasing a discussion paper with proposed amendments to the Current Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual that guide wage rate decisions related to short-term and long-term disability compensation. Recommended amendments include: These changes may affect your claims costs. Click here to view the proposed changes and offer feedback to WorkSafeBC – The deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, […]
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Wildfire health and safety resources

Resources, weblinks, and tools to help you keep employees safe and healthy during wildfires.

Protecting your people during wildfire season: A guide for employers

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Wildfire season is a time of heightened risk, particularly for those living and working in areas prone to these natural disasters. As employers, it's crucial to take proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of your workforce during these challenging times. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the complexities of wildfire season […]
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Orientation checklist for displaced workers

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This orientation checklist helps ensure temporarily displaced workers receive the health and safety information they need to be well-equipped to handle their temporary working environment.
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Three Essential Strategies and Training Tips for Areas Prone to Extreme Weather 

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Weather in BC can be highly variable, often unpredictable, occasionally sudden, and sometimes life-threatening. As droughts continue to impact BC and Alberta, and scientists warn that we can expect more severe storms, longer heatwaves, and increased wildfires (par. 1, 2024), prioritizing emergency preparedness for the summer months cannot be overstated.   These weather predictions emphasize why […]
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How B.C. is rising to the challenge of disaster and climate risk

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The challenges that B.C. faces are growing. Climate change is already affecting our communities, economy, infrastructure, and ecosystems.
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Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

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Hazards, such as wildfires, floods and earthquakes, can happen at any time. It is important to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies.
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Climate change: Extreme weather - preparing for climate related emergencies

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Due to climate change, there has been an increase in extreme weather events. Climate related emergencies refer to emergency situations caused by these extreme weather events...
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Provincial wildfires map

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Provincial wildfires map
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Face masks for wildfire smoke

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The best way to protect your health from wildfire smoke is to seek cleaner air. Use a portable air cleaner at home, find an indoor environment with filtered air, or relocate to an area with less smoke. If you cannot access cleaner air, some face masks can provide protection from wildfire smoke
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Wildfire smoke: Frequently asked questions

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This publication outlines responses to frequently asked questions from employers during the wildfire season. This information is provided to help you understand the hazards associated with exposure to smoke, and to outline some measures you can implement to minimize worker exposures.
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Prepare for wildfire season with these resources

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Hot summer weather brings increased potential for wildfires, resulting in poor air quality. Poor air quality impacts all British Columbians but can be particularly difficult for seniors, those that need to work in smoky conditions, and those with underlying health conditions - including respiratory illness.
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