"This program is great and well facilitated. I hope that more healthcare leaders can have the opportunity to participate in this kind of program."
"This is a good program and especially helpful to have other participants in the same field of work."
"I thought Callie did a great job at providing opportunities for everyone in the group to open, honest and to share their valuable experiences with others."
"Working with the other leaders was the most rewarding – to hear other leaders and their struggles and together coming up with self-care strategies to better cope with work-life balance"
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.
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, […]
In British Columbia, everyone in the workplace has specific responsibilities when it comes to health and safety - whether you're a worker, supervisor, employer, owner, or contractor.
Your Responsibilities
Know the risk factors related to your work and the signs and symptoms, and potential health effects of injuries.
Participate in education and training on established safe work procedures and the use of controls
Cooperate with your employer, joint health and safety committee (or worker representative) and WorkSafeBC officers
Report signs and symptoms of injuries to your supervisor
Report unsafe acts or conditions to your supervisor
Supervisor Responsibilities
Ensure the health and safety of all workers under your direct supervision
Know the WorkSafeBC requirements that apply to the work under your supervision and make sure those requirements are met
Ensure workers under your supervision are aware of all known hazards
Ensure workers under your supervision have the appropriate personal protective equipment, are issued properly, regularly inspected and maintained
Employer Responsibilities
Establish a valid occupational health and safety program
Train your staff to do their work safely and provide proper supervision
Provide supervisors with the necessary support and training to carry out health and safety responsibilities
Ensure clients are regularly assessed to make sure policies are being followed
Fix problems reported by staff
Investigate incidents where staff are injured or equipment is damaged
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.
We strive to empower those working in the continuing care sector to create safer, healthier workplaces by fostering a culture of safety through evidence-based education, leadership, and collaboration.
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