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The Importance of Leadership to Workplace Health and Safety

Strong leadership is essential for fostering a culture of workplace health and safety. When employers, managers, and executives model safety commitment, allocate resources, and engage employees, they set the foundation for a physically and psychologically safe work environment.

Panorama Mountain Resort: Leading the Way in Staff Well-being

Julia Price, Health & Safety Coordinator at Panorama Mountain Resort, highlights how the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program has been instrumental in their safety success. She also shares valuable insights from her experience as a first-time internal auditor.

Develop a Health & Safety Policy

A Health & Safety Policy is your business’s commitment to protecting workers from physical and psychological hazards. By outlining responsibilities, compliance, and safety priorities, this policy sets the foundation for a safer workplace and should be reviewed, signed, and shared annually.

Know About Responsibilities

Everyone in a workplace – from senior executives to front-line workers – is responsible for maintaining a healthy and safe environment (it’s the law!). Employers, supervisors, and workers each have different roles to play.

Occupational Health and Safety Policy Template

This is a template for an Occupational Health and Safety Policy document.

Ask About Safety

Starting a new job can be exciting—but it can also be overwhelming. Whether you’re new to the workforce or just starting a different role, it’s important to know your workplace rights and responsibilities when it comes to health and safety.

Become a Worker Representative

Looking to build new skills and make a real impact at work? In addition to ensuring the well-being of your colleagues, becoming a Worker Health and Safety Representative is also a chance for you to develop valuable skills and knowledge. It’s more than just attending meetings; it’s an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.

Enhance Your Workplace First Aid Program with go2HR

We offer a free service designed to help you stay up to date with the new regulatory requirements for workplace first aid. Our expert team is here to guide you in aligning your workplace practices with the latest standards, ensuring your team remains well-prepared for any workplace injury or illness.

Looking for a fresh way to engage your Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC)?

We offer free, expert-led drop-in sessions to help your committee stay informed, effective, and connected to real-world safety issues in BC's tourism & hospitality industry.

Whether you're looking to address seasonal hazards or strengthen year-round practices, these short sessions can be added to your regular JHSC meetings - virtually or in person.

Suitable Work List: Modifiable Template for Employers

Planning Ahead for a Smooth Return to Work This template helps you identify tasks that may be suitable for an employee in a specific role who experiences an injury. The best approach is to create a list of modified duties for different job positions and injury types before injuries occur—making it easier to support your… Continue reading Suitable Work List: Modifiable Template for Employers