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Mar 30
2023

Safety Den’s deadline has been extended to April 14

The deadline for Safety Den has been extended to April 14. That means you have more time to submit your health and safety ideas—and enter for a chance to win […]

Mar 29
2023

The Cost of Fatigue: How Sleep Deprivation Affects Mental Health in the Workplace

Sleep is an essential part of our daily lives, allowing our bodies to rest and recover from the stressors of everyday life. It is crucial for both our physical and […]

Mar 28
2023

“Innovation is Key” and interview with Alison Marshal and Susan Sonmor – Safety Den 2022 Winners

  Alison Marshal and Susan Sonmor of Sideny Care Home made a big splash with their Sailing for Safety initiative at last year’s Safety Den. The submission impressed the Safety […]

Mar 22
2023

SafeCare BC CEO Saleema Dhalla has been appointed to the SWITCH BC Board of Directors

We are excited to share that Saleema Dhalla, CEO of SafeCare BC, has been appointed as the Affiliate Representative on the Board of Directors for SWITCH BC by the Healthcare […]

Mar 16
2023

Free webinar | Safe Resident Handling: Not all controls are created equal

As part of the 12 Months of Safety topic for March—MSI Prevention and Ergonomics—we’re inviting you to join us on Tuesday, March 28 from 2 – 3 p.m. for a […]

Mar 08
2023

You’re invited to SafeCare BC’s Annual General Meeting

The SafeCare BC Annual General Meeting will take place on March 30 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby. All SafeCare BC members are invited to attend this […]

Feb 08
2023

Notice of SafeCare BC’s 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

We’re pleased to announce our 2023 Annual General Meeting will take place at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on March 30—and all SafeCare BC members are invited to attend. […]

Feb 08
2023

New course – Running Effective JOHS Committee Meetings

We’re proud to introduce a new course for Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) Committee members. Price: $50 – Non-members $25 – Associate members $20 – SafeCare BC members   […]

Feb 07
2023

Simple solutions succeed at Safety Den

Worried your health and safety innovation isn’t big or bold enough for Safety Den? Don’t be. Over the many years, we’ve hosted the event, there is always one common trait […]

Jan 25
2023

The mental health impacts of workplace violence

When a team member experiences workplace violence, the physical impacts may be easy to spot. But, workplace violence impacts healthcare professionals’ physical and mental health. Workplace violence can contribute to […]

Jan 13
2023

Leaders have a unique role in shaping a workplace culture that promotes violence prevention 

In 2023, SafeCare BC launched a new initiative called 12 Months of Safety – which focuses on a new health and safety topic each month. This January, we’re exploring violence […]

Jan 11
2023

Safety Den is back for 2023!

Are you passionate about helping your workplace stay safe? Do you have a safety idea that others should hear about? …Do you want to win $1000? Then you should submit […]