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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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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.
Cleaning Protocol for Common Areas
To limit the transmission of viral diseases, such as COVID-19, cleaning protocols should be used to clean and disinfect common contact surfaces within the workplace.
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.
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.
Acknowledgement Record for Supervisors
A sample of an acknowledgement letter for supervisors.
COVID-19 Training Matrix
A training matrix is used to keep track of who has been trained.
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.
