Safety Den 2022 Winner – Sidney Care Home
The Care Group’s Sidney Care Home took home the top prize of $1,000 this week in the sixth-annual Safety Den, presented by SafeCare BC. In this Dragons’ Den-inspired event, three
Showcasing ideas and innovations in health and safety
Safety Den is our Dragons’ Den-inspired event showcasing ideas from people like you—continuing care workers passionate about improving workplace health and safety. Safety Den is one of the must-attend events at the BC Care Providers Association’s Annual Conference.
The perfect mix of entertainment and education, the show highlights safety innovations in the continuing care sector.
The 2023 Safety Den will be part of the BC Care Providers Association’s Annual Conference at the Victoria Conference Centre in May.
"It was fun and entertaining. Great to highlight safety initiatives from different sites."
It’s easy to participate:
- Submit your idea using our simple online form
- Give us time to review all the submissions
- If you’re one of the three finalists do a fist pump and high-five your colleagues
- Prepare your five-minute pitch to the Safety Dragons (don’t worry, they don’t breathe fire)
- Contact us if you need help with your pitch
- Convince the Dragons your idea is the best and win the $1,000 top prize, or brag when your organization wins the Safety Innovation of the Year Award in the Commercial category.
- Do a fist pump again and high-five your colleagues
The deadline to submit is April 14
Submit to Safety Den
Enter for a chance to present your idea on stage and win the top prize of $1,000
Get inspired by past winners
Safety Den 2021 Winner – Castleview Care Centre
The sixth Safety Den, presented by SafeCare BC, is a Dragon’s Den-style competition, where contestants pitch their innovative ideas to reduce workplace injuries and improve the lives of those in
Safety Den 2019 Winner – Gemstone Care Centre
Taking home the top prize of $1000, Gemstone created a culture of safety within the care home with the Safety Star Program. Safety Stars are members of staff who pledge
Watch The 2021 Show
The 2021 Safety Den took place during the BC Care Providers Association’s virtual conference. The return of the Dragon’s Den-style competition brought in a record number of fantastic submissions from across the province.
In case you missed it—or you want to watch it again—this year’s Safety Den show can now be viewed below.
Each of the three episodes offers a look at some great health and safety innovations you can implement at your organization.
Other resources
Safety Innovations Database – The Safety Innovations Database is a way for people to share ideas, initiatives and programs that can help address health and safety issues in continuing care. The searchable database is a place for those in health care to learn from one another.
12 months of safety – A year long initiative to provide you with the tools you need to help address the major health and safety concerns in your organization.
