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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

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Return-to-Work Plan: Modifiable Template for Employers

Supporting Your Employee’s Return to Work This template helps you plan a smooth return to work for an employee recovering from a work-related injury or illness. If they need modified or alternative duties for more than just a short period, use this Return-to-Work Plan to outline a path back to their regular role. For employees… Continue reading Return-to-Work Plan: Modifiable Template for Employers

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Staying Safe During Cold Temperatures

As temperatures drop during the winter months, employers need to be aware of cold-related hazards that can cause or contribute to workplace injuries and illnesses when workers spend prolonged periods outside.

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Worker Health & Safety Representative Template

Empower your workplace with health & safety champions! Download our fillable Worker Representative Poster to highlight key contacts for your Joint Health & Safety Committee. This customizable resource helps employers promote workplace safety, ensuring team members know who to turn to for addressing hazards, conducting investigations, and recommending improvements.

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De-escalation Scenarios Examples for Tourism & Hospitality

Discover industry-specific de-escalation strategies to handle challenging guest interactions across hotels, restaurants, nightlife venues, and ski hills. Learn proactive prevention tips, empathetic communication techniques, and effective incident responses to ensure safety, maintain professionalism, and foster positive experiences for staff and guests alike. Example for Pubs, Bars & Nightclubs Example for Hotels & Other Short-Term Accommodations… Continue reading De-escalation Scenarios Examples for Tourism & Hospitality

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Temporary Suitable Work Offer: Modifiable Template

This document is a template that can be used to offer suitable work (modified or alternate duties) to an injured worker based on their abilities and limitations. It is typically filled out collaboratively by the injured worker and their supervisor manager. For major injuries, the Functional Abilities Report can provide valuable guidance in this process.

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Functional Abilities Assessment Template

This document is a template that can be used to determine capabilities and limitations when developing a return to work plan for an injured worker. It is typically sent with the injured worker to medical aid to be filled out by the healthcare professional (i.e. doctor and/or physiotherapist).

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First Aid Regulatory Requirements – FAQs

This document answers frequently asked questions regarding first aid regulatory requirements for employers, focusing on first aid assessment, procedures, attendant training, drills, emergency transportation, and WorkSafeBC inspections. Employers should refer to OHS Regulation 3.17 and OHS Guideline 3.17 for comprehensive guidance when implementing First Aid practices in their workplace. For further assistance or to access more information, please… Continue reading First Aid Regulatory Requirements – FAQs

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Key Considerations for First Aid Drills and Training

The document provides training and drill considerations for BC's new first aid regulation, including workplace site-specific training, conducting first aid drills, and examples of first aid drill scenarios in various industries.

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Key Considerations for First Aid Procedures

This downloadable guide outlines WorkSafeBC’s updated first aid requirements for Tourism & Hospitality employers, covering key procedures for equipment, attendants, emergency response, inclusivity, and program maintenance to ensure full compliance by November 1, 2024.

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