COVID-19 Resources
On January 7, 2022, the Public Health Officer announced that B.C. businesses are required to reactivate their COVID-19 Safety Plans. While some other restrictions have been relaxed in mid-February, the requirement for COVID-19 Safety Plans remains in place for BC businesses.
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COVID-19 Safety Plans Still Required with Relaxed Restrictions | Feb 15, 2022 BC Provincial Health Update
With the province shifting to a sustainable, long-term strategic approach to managing COVID-19, the Public Health Officer today announced the relaxation of many restrictions, effective
COVID-19 restrictions extended | New order for Workplace Safety now posted
The Provincial Health Officer has extended all current COVID-19 restrictions, except for gyms and fitness facilities – which can open on January 20, 2022, with
Continuity planning for a reduced workforce – keeping workers safe
As the Omicron wave continues in British Columbia, many employers report unprecedented worker shortages with employees calling in sick. Some authorities have estimated that workplaces
New PHO orders require COVID-19 Safety Plans for BC businesses | Updates
On January 7, 2022, Dr. Henry announced a new order requiring all British Columbia businesses to re-implement the protocols defined in their COVID-19 Safety Plans.
Rapid Antigen Workplace Point of Care Testing
The provincial health office announced this week that they will continue to expand point of care testing support for businesses. If you wish to access
WorkSafeBCÂ to Mandate Vaccination for Most of Its Own EmployeesÂ
24 Sep 2021—WorkSafeBC has shared with its partners that they will be following the lead of public health and mandating vaccination for most of the
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As an employer, am I able to get a list of my employees who attended a vaccination clinic?
Patient privacy is protected under the provincial Health Act, so we are not able to share a list of who attended each clinic.
What if I choose not to get vaccinated?
We encourage everyone who can do so to get the vaccine, as it will help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and save lives by preventing
What is the rate of side effects, and should we consider scheduling changes to accommodate a percentage of people who will need time off to recover?
Most people experience mild side effects, such as a sore arm, that would not typically interrupt work. We have vaccinated all the staff at a
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COVID-19 safety plan
As our knowledge of the COVID-19 virus grows, we need to review our COVID-19 Safety Plan to ensure that it remains effective and relevant to protect our workplaces and communities. Use this checklist as a guide to help strengthen your plan.
COVID-19 Training Matrix
A training matrix is used to keep track of who has been trained.
Acknowledgement Record for Supervisors
A sample of an acknowledgement letter for supervisors.
Working alone procedures
If a worker is working alone or in an isolated area, they should be monitored regularly. Depending on the risk level of their location, it can be hourly, every few hours, or at start and end of task.
Policy for returning travelers
Employees should always consider alternatives to travel e.g. teleconferences, video conferences, etc. When travel is deemed necessary, whether it be work-related or for personal reasons, employees are expected to follow procedures to limit the spread of any viral diseases in the workplace.