Health & Safety
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Culinary
This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is tailored for culinary staff working in overnight accommodation or food service settings. It identifies common hazards such as knife injuries, burns, slips, ergonomic risks, and chemical exposure. The tool includes probability and severity ratings, recommended controls, and clear guidance for customizing it to your workplace. Employers… Continue reading Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Culinary
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Housekeeping/Room Attendant
This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is designed for housekeeping and room attendant positions in the overnight accommodation sector. It outlines job-specific risks such as musculoskeletal injuries, working alone, biohazards, and chemical exposure—along with their probability and severity ratings. The tool includes recommended control measures and supports employers in tailoring their safety practices… Continue reading Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Housekeeping/Room Attendant
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Engineering & Building Operator (Overnight Accommodation)
This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool is tailored for engineering and building operator positions in the overnight accommodation sector. It helps employers systematically assess job-specific hazards—like working with HVAC, electrical systems, confined spaces, or at heights—and assign risk levels using probability and severity ratings. The tool provides recommended control measures and supports compliance… Continue reading Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Engineering & Building Operator (Overnight Accommodation)
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Tool Guidance Document
This guidance document supports tourism and hospitality employers in British Columbia with assessing risk using go2HR’s Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tools. It outlines how to apply probability and severity scales, calculate risk levels, and evaluate both inherent and residual risk. With a clear risk matrix and action recommendations, the guide helps employers determine… Continue reading Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Tool Guidance Document
Safety Talk – Understanding Heat Stress in Tourism & Hospitality Workplaces
Heat stress isn’t just a summertime issue — it can strike in hot kitchens, laundry rooms, patios, and even on hiking trails. In this short video, learn how to recognize the signs of heat stress, understand where it shows up in BC’s tourism and hospitality industry, and discover what employers can do to prevent it.
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Preparing the COR Audit Report
This go2HR guide supports auditors in writing and submitting a complete and compliant COR (Certificate of Recognition) audit report. It outlines the essential report components—including the executive summary, audit tool, scorecard, and optional organizational chart—and offers guidance on writing clear, evidence-based comments and recommendations. The guide also explains the Quality Assurance (QA) review process and… Continue reading Preparing the COR Audit Report
Completing the COR Audit Tool – Step-by-Step Guide
This instructional guide from go2HR walks auditors through the process of completing the COR (Certificate of Recognition) Audit Tool. It explains how to interpret audit questions, apply verification methods (documentation, interview, observation), and assign scores using both all-or-nothing and range-based systems. The guide also provides best practices for writing audit notes, developing recommendations, and ensuring… Continue reading Completing the COR Audit Tool – Step-by-Step Guide
COR Audit Submission Checklist
This checklist helps BC employers and auditors prepare and submit a complete COR or SECOR audit package to go2HR. It outlines pre-audit and post-audit requirements, including the Notice of Audit Activity, completed audit tools, executive summary, scorecard, and corrective action plan. Designed for both small and large employers, this tool ensures all documentation meets COR… Continue reading COR Audit Submission Checklist
Mental Health Injury Claims
Learn how to recognize and report a mental health injury caused by work-related trauma or stress. This page outlines who is eligible for a mental health injury claim through WorkSafeBC, how to apply, and what types of support are available—like treatment coverage, wage loss benefits, and return-to-work planning. Get clear guidance on timelines, required documentation,… Continue reading Mental Health Injury Claims
Worker Survey Insights – Health & Safety in BC’s Tourism & Hospitality Sector
In March 2025, go2HR surveyed workers across BC’s tourism and hospitality industry to better understand their experiences with workplace health and safety. The Worker Survey Insights report summarizes their feedback, revealing trends and opportunities to improve training, support, and engagement. Key highlights include: 90% of workers feel confident in understanding health protocols Top concerns: hazardous… Continue reading Worker Survey Insights – Health & Safety in BC’s Tourism & Hospitality Sector
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