Covid-19

About Covid-19 and support from the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
WorkSafeBC to Mandate Vaccination for Most of Its Own Employees 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 organization’s own employees in the coming weeks. As context for companies evaluating their own vaccine policy, this is the direction WorkSafeBC is taking: As of November 1, all WorkSafeBC employees whose role […]
Rapid Antigen Workplace Point of Care TestingThe provincial health office announced this week that they will continue to expand point of care testing support for businesses. If you wish to access rapid antigen tests to establish an onsite rapid COVID-19 workplace screening program for employees with no symptoms, follow the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) program process to apply. Email [email protected] for an […]
New PHO orders require COVID-19 Safety Plans for BC businesses | UpdatesOn 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. Use the COVID-19 Safety Plan checklist to review and strengthen your plan – including links to everything you need to build or expand your safety plan and controls. Need help? […]
COVID-19 restrictions extended | New order for Workplace Safety now postedThe Provincial Health Officer has extended all current COVID-19 restrictions, except for gyms and fitness facilities – which can open on January 20, 2022, with strict COVID-19 Safety Plans in place. The COVID-19 Safety Plan order remains in place for B.C. businesses. Members and clients should review and renew their COVID-19 Safety Plan to keep […]