COVID-19

Interrupt the Spread

Interrupt the spread

Change the way you work to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread between workers. Adjust the way you work to protect employees Many employers are

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August 5, 2020 No Comments
COVID-19 virus magnified

COVID-19 update

The Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC is closely monitoring the impact of Covid-19 for our employees, members, and the manufacturing and food processing industries in

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March 13, 2020 No Comments
Safety Support | Your Communicable Disease ProgramIn June of this year, a Provincial Health Officer statement signaled employers to transition from a COVID-19 Safety Plan to communicable disease prevention. With the pandemic still impacting our daily lives, many businesses continue to operate with existing COVID-19 controls in place. An effective communicable disease prevention plan, however, will help reduce transmission of all […]
COVID-19 sick leave reimbursement applications: action requestedIn order to apply for the B.C. government’s COVID-19 Paid Sick-Leave Reimbursement Program, you need to sign up for WorkSafeBC’s online services. Through this program, which will be available starting June 15, employers can apply to be reimbursed for up to three days of wages paid to workers for COVID-19-related sick leave. How to apply: In […]
New B.C. Vaccine Card AnnouncedDue to the rise in COVID-19 infections, British Columbia is unlikely to move to Step 4 of the provincial Reopening Pan on September 7.   Recognizing that vaccination is the way forward, the province is introducing a new Public Health Order requiring proof of vaccination to attend discretionary events, to ensure that people can attend with confidence […]
B.C. Vaccine Card – what businesses need to knowBeginning September 13, 2021, proof of vaccination will be required to access certain higher-risk social, recreational, and discretionary events and businesses across B.C. to help protect people from COVID-19. This measure will ensure that businesses are able to stay open and continue to serve their customers while reducing the risk of transmission. The following places […]
COVID-19 Safety PlanEmployers are required to develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan that outlines the policies, guidelines, and procedures they have put in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This fillable PDF will guide you through a six-step process to help you create your plan. Download and save for your workplace.