None of the vaccines that are currently available are recommended for children. The COVISHIELD (SII) vaccine is approved for people aged 18 and up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ale (KSW Lawyers): Terminating a worker and paying them termination pay does not automatically cancel the Duty to Maintain Employment obligations. Employers may still be required to establish that the termination was unrelated to the injury under the WorkSafeBC system. Whether there was a breach of the Duty to Maintain Employment is determined on a case-by-case basis, though investigation, and consideration of specific circumstances of each situation. Similar to discrimination claims under the Human Rights Code, a termination can be discriminatorily motivated, even in without cause terminations. WorkSafeBC and the Human Rights Tribunal look to the underlying motivations behind the termination.
Workers can request WorkSafeBC to determine whether an employer has failed in its duty to maintain employment within three months of the termination.
Face shields are not a replacement for a face mask.
Face shields when masks are not an option
- When communicating using lip-reading, when visual facial cues are essential, or when people may be unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition, a face shield may be an alternative to no mask.
- Some face shields may provide better protection than others. When needed, use face shields that wrap around your face and extend below the chin as well as hooded face shields.
- Non-medical clear masks that cover the nose and mouth are another option when visual communication is necessary. These options have not been widely assessed for their effectiveness.
Source: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/prevention-risks/masks
No digital or app out yet, which is recommended or promoted by public health. However, there are some apps out in the market.
If you are an organization with access to Microsoft Forms, a digital version of health questionnaires can potentially be set-up. Contact the Alliance to be set up with an advisor to walk you through these steps, if your interested.
Refer to the guideline to see the content requirements for the basic, intermediate, and advanced first aid kits.
Reference: OHS Guidelines for Part 3 - Occupational First Aid | WorkSafeBC
Particulate disposable respirators often times have a nuisance odor relief feature. These respirators are for protection against particulate matter, however, if for context of smell these types of respirators may assist for the odor relief. Check out this link: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/c/ppe/respiratory-protection/disposable/i/safety/personal-safety/
There are a number of studies relating to this. The key takeaway, however, is that as long as there are no known COVID-19 positive employees, transmission from surfaces is very low risk. If an employee tests positive for COVID-19, all related areas and surfaces need to be disinfected.
There are a number of studies relating to this. The key takeaway, however, is that as long as there are no known COVID-19 positive employees, transmission from surfaces is very low risk. If an employee tests positive for COVID-19, all related areas and surfaces need to be disinfected.
Almost all people who test positive will have been infected with Covid-19, either currently or within the recent past. The most likely scenario of a positive test is a current Covid-19 infection. A positive test does not mean someone is currently experiencing symptoms. Some people can be asymptomatic during their Covid-19 infection. Each person who tests positive is assessed by Public Health to make an individual determination. The rate of late positives varies and is dependent on testing patterns.
That is incorrect. An excerpt from the Provincial Government website:
Masks are strongly recommended in common areas in workplaces and apartment buildings like elevators, hallways and washrooms. Employees may not need to wear a mask in their offices or cubicle if there is a physical barrier like plexiglass in place. Individual workplaces may have further mask requirements that you should follow.
It is strongly recommended that masks be worn in the following areas:
Shared indoor workplace spaces, including:
- Elevators
- Kitchens
- Hallways
- Break rooms
- In production, we have not generally added floor markings; however, in our last risk assessment, we noticed clusters forming at the payroll swipe machine at the start and particularly at the end of each shift. We have approved putting markings down for employees to queue safely. We’re also re-opening our lunchroom facilities and will have designated floor positions marked for tables and chairs that promote safe distancing.
Masks are strongly recommended in common areas in workplaces and apartment buildings like elevators, hallways and washrooms. Employees may not need to wear a mask in their offices or cubicle if there is a physical barrier like plexiglass in place. Individual workplaces may have further mask requirements that you should follow.
It is strongly recommended that masks be worn in the following areas:
Shared indoor workplace spaces, including:
- Elevators
- Kitchens
- Hallways
- Break rooms