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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
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Should you make any changes in your COVID-19 Safety Plan for Omicron? What is the latest guidance on masks and ventilation? What questions do you have about booster vaccines and access to rapid tests for your staff?
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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.
Risk assessments
A risk assessment should be completed to determine the controls required for protecting workers against hazards in the workplace. This also applies to COVID-19.
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.