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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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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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Working together in the winter - St. Michael's

January 15, 2020
Halfway through January, the winter season is in full force. The layers of fresh snow – while beautiful to look at – bring about new obstacles for workers in the continuing care sector.

Halfway through January, the winter season is in full force. The layers of fresh snow – while beautiful to look at – bring about new obstacles for workers in the continuing care sector. With roads and sidewalks covered by ice sheets and deep snow, just getting to work can be challenging. Road Safety at Work has prepared tips to stay safe during the winter for those who drive to work.

In the most treacherous winter conditions, going to work is not an option for some workers.

St. Michael’s Centre CEO, Arif Padamshi, says working together on days like today is key to ensuring everyone stays safe and healthy. For St. Michael’s, this includes taking care of the staff members who couldn’t leave the care home to go home after their shifts due to the weather – to help, St.Michael’s is providing its staff members with meals. One of St. Michael’s maintenance team members was caught in the act of doing good, working to keep the walkways clear so pedestrians and staff members stay safe outside.

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