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COVID-19 update from WorkSafeBC

Expedited workplace closures – what employers can expect On April 11, 2021, an order of the provincial health officer (PHO) delegated specific powers to WorkSafeBC prevention

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May 6, 2021 No Comments

COVID-19 vaccine news for BC food processors and manufacturers

Since mid-March, more than 20,000 essential workers at Alliance member companies have received their first immunizations. That initial priority campaign ended in late March. The health regions are waiting for direction from the province to determine whether, when, and how they may be able to resume priority immunization of production workers. We will continue to update you here as we learn more.

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March 31, 2021 No Comments

Prioritize and layer controls

Start from the top to implement the most effective controls possible in your facility. Postpone, reorganize, or plan work to eliminate the risk to workers.

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August 5, 2020 No Comments
Active ListeningEffective communication is crucial for personal and professional success, and active listening enhances the ability to truly understand, process, and respond to information. Whether in the workplace, at home, or in social interactions, strong listening skills foster deeper connections and improved collaboration. 
Emergency Evacuation Planning ChecklistDo you have an emergency response plan to evacuate due to the risk of a wildfire or flood? Use this checklist to build your plan.
NIDMAR Building a Culture of Accommodation in the WorkplaceDisability management | Building a culture of accommodation in the workplace.
Workplace Inspections – COVID-19 Additions
BCCDC COVID-19 Checklist for Processing FacilitiesThis 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.
Conducting a Hazard Assessment after a floodBusinesses impacted by a flood must take steps to ensure their personal safety and their employees, including a hazard assessment. Do not enter a flood-damaged location without first reviewing the risks and putting protections from potential hazards in place.
X-ray Inspection ToolkitA collection of checklists to help guide routine x-ray equipment inspections, including a resource for Joint Health and Safety Committees
When Dust Isn’t Just DustWhat BC manufacturers need to know about combustible dust — and how to protect your workers, facility, and operations. Dust is one of the most common byproducts in BC manufacturing and food processing facilities. It shows up on shelves, equipment, and floors — and it gets cleaned up, swept away, and treated as routine. That […]
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COVID-19 safety planAs 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.
Office ergonomics Self-assessment checklistThe goal of this self-assessment checklist is to help you to set up your office optimally for your self-productivity. This checklist is for reference only and does not replace an ergonomics workstation assessment carried out by a professional ergonomist.
Prepare now to prevent heat-related illness at workHeat-related illnesses happen when a person heats up faster than they can cool down. Heat-related illness can affect everyone – even those accustomed to working in the heat. If heat stress progresses to heat stroke, it is a medical emergency that, untreated, can lead to death.