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As of August 22, if a worker refuses unsafe work, their employer can not assign the task to another worker until they have resolved the matter. Section 3.12 Procedure for […]

Earlier this year, Mark Ryan joined the team as our Vaccine Education and Training Advisor.   Mark has a Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Education with a minor in […]

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 […]

Now that we’re into the summer months, extreme heat events are more likely and it’s important to think about how to keep staff safe and comfortable. This is especially important […]

SafeCare BC’s Safety Den—the Dragons’ Den-inspired health and safety competition—took place this past June at the BC Care Provider’s annual conference in Whistler. The show not only returned to a […]

Last week, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization published interim guidance on a fall 2022 COVID-19 vaccine booster (a ‘second booster’ or ‘fourth dose’). BC’s Health Minister, Adrian Dix, confirmed […]

https://www.safecarebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Radio-NL-Interview-Saleema-June-29-2022-Incivility-Interview.mp3 Mental health and staff well-being is the top health and safety concern of the respondents of our annual member survey. SafeCare BC CEO Saleema Dhalla spoke with Radio NL […]

A recent SafeCare BC member survey revealed that 60 percent of the nearly 750 respondents said the mental health and wellbeing of staff was their top health and safety concern. […]

WorkSafeBC has published the results of its market penetration survey for SafeCare BC. WorkSafeBC funds several Health and Safety Associations in the province, each covering a different industry sector. These […]

Last month, we asked you to complete our annual member survey. You responded—743 of you, to be exact. We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to answer the […]