
Information for Managers and Supervisors
Creating a safe work environment starts from the top. As a leader, you can play an important role in fostering a culture of health and safety to keep your staff safe.
September is the start of Autumn! Going into the fall season it is good practice to be mindful of ways to prevent and reduce the transmission of communicable diseases. Changing weather and increased indoor activities also pose extra challenges. There are several things that you can do to help prevent the spread of communicable diseases in the workplace:
Vaccines are an effective measure against preventable disease. In addition to the measures above, be sure that you are up to date with vaccinations heading into the flu season.
As always, we’re here to support you. We’ve created a collection of resources and information to support you in infection prevention and control. If you would like further assistance from us, we would love to hear from you. You can contact us at info@safecarebc.ca.
Use this point of care assessment card to help you stay on top of your workplace safety while addressing the series of risks introduced by respiratory viruses such as COVID-19.
Visit this webpage for resources to support your organization's fit-testing program.,
Hang these posters in your organization to spread the word about hand hygiene and staying home while you are sick.
Use this Safety Huddle to show your staff how to follow proper hand washing procedures.
Inspections involve critically examining the workplace to identify and record hazards for corrective action. Effective inspection programs reduce incidents and property damage and improve worker communication and company morale.
We’ve created a collection of resources and information to support you with different types of inspections.
Download this safety huddle to help guide your staff through the proper reporting procedures set out by your organization.
Use our webpage to learn how you can support your Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees or Worker Representatives to fulfill their legal obligations in the workplace.
Visit this webpage from WorkSafeBC to get a comprehensive look at what a workplace inspection should include.
WorkSafeBC created this video to help you better understand the inspection process so that it will be more efficient and productive.
The Point of Care Risk Assessment was created to help you continually assess risk. Download the poster and card to share in your workplace.
Use this template to help make sure you are taking all the steps necessary to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
The hierarchy of controls details a specific order to follow when assessing and controlling risk.
Creating a safe work environment starts from the top. As a leader, you can play an important role in fostering a culture of health and safety to keep your staff safe.
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Conditions such as stress, anxiety, and loneliness can negatively impact your overall well-being.
Musculoskeletal Injuries come from the strain we put on our bodies—often as a result of some of the tasks performed at work, such as lifting and reaching.
Respirators—such as N95s—are an important layer of protection against infection. Respiratory hazards can include airborne contaminants, such as biological contaminants, dusts, mists, fumes, and gases.
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.
Community and home care workers will often drive, or take transit, to a client’s home as part of their job. This means that if you are driving, your car is your mobile workplace while you are visiting clients. Being on the road can be dangerous if you are not prepared.
According to WorkSafeBC statistics, musculoskeletal injuries are the number one cause of staff injuries in BC’s continuing care sector. The economic cost of these injuries is easy to measure. It’s
Slips, trips and falls are the second most common injury for home and community health workers. As you enter a client’s home, there may be uneven or slippery surfaces outside. Weather, outside environment, and clutter inside the home may result in tripping hazards.
Unrestrained animals, either on approach to a home or inside the home, can create an unsafe work environment.
Violence-related injuries are a growing concern in the continuing care sector.
When working alone, you may face a risk of violence, as the care you are providing may cause a client to feel nervous or agitated. Being exposed to violent or aggressive behaviour is not part of your job.
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