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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.
Hand Washing Station
Remember to wash your hands before entering this area.
Checklist for Working from Home
If employees work from home, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure their health and safety.
Workplace Inspections – COVID-19 Additions
The following items should be added to your workplace inspection checklist to ensure that controls for COVID-19 stay effective.
Exposure control plan
This template is presented in coordination with an April 7, 2020 webinar on Exposure Control Plans. It is intended to support the development of a site-specific biological exposure control plan.
BCCDC COVID-19 Checklist for Processing Facilities
This checklist is to guide processors and inspectors in evaluating COVID-19 control programs in processing facilities. Refer to the Guidance on reducing the risk of COVID-19 to workers in processing facilities for details.
Reporting Symptoms in the Workplace Policy
This guide will provide information to employees about the symptoms of COVID-19, reporting symptoms at work, and determining return-to-work readiness.