Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention

Template | Safe client handling policy (home and community care)

This policy templates were developed and approvded by SafeCare BC's Technical Advisory Committee, which is comprised of union, WorkSafeBC, and employer representatives.

Template | Safe resident handling policy (for long-term care)

This policy templates were developed and approvded by SafeCare BC's Technical Advisory Committee, which is comprised of union, WorkSafeBC, and employer representatives.

Safety Huddle | Safe handling during showers

Use this safety huddle to discuss how your can reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries while providing bathing care.

Bullying and Harassment

Bullying and incivility are significant problems in workplaces, homes, schools, and online. SafeCare BC and its members can play a role in creating safe, healthy, and civil workplaces.

Client handling

Manual client handling and other physical tasks can cause overexertion of your muscles to cause injury. Musculoskeletal injuries are sprains and strains to the muscles and surrounding tissues, which can have life-long impacts These are the leading type of injury for home and community care workers.

Dementia Care

Dementia can affect behaviour and mood - but the care for persons with dementia aims to achieve the same goals - whether at home or in long-term care - safety for the person, family, and caregivers.

Exposure to hazardous drugs and infectious diseases

Exposure to hazardous drugs and infectious diseases poses a health risk. Hazardous drugs include antineoplastics, cytotoxic drugs, certain hormone therapies, antiviral drugs, antibiotics, and synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl and carfentanyl.

Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention

SafeCare BC resources

Checklist | 5-step toolkit safe handling program checklist

Template | Safe client handling policy (home and community care)

Template | Safe resident handling policy (for long-term care)

Point of care assessment for transfers

Poster | Assisting a falling resident

Safety Huddle | Safe handling during showers

Safety Huddle | Lift Policy

Safety Huddle | Lift of the day

Safety Huddle | Transfers

Training and Education

online | self-paced

Office Ergonomics

WorkSafe BC resources

Preventing musculoskeletal injury (MSI): A guide for employers and joint committees

Ceiling lifts - why aren't they being used?

Patient handling - assessing the risks

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