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Whistle While You Work: A Psychologically Supported Workforce is Good for the Bottom Line
Considering the fact that most people spend more time at work than anywhere else, it is important to ensure that employees feel psychologically secure in the workplace. This takes on greater importance in the holiday season as existing psychological issues can get amplified for some employees.
Gearing Up: Creating an Effective Joint Health & Safety Committee
Gearing Up: Creating an Effective Joint Health & Safety Committee A Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) may be a legal requirement, but with a few upgrades it can become a powerful tool for maximizing workplace health and safety. The basic requirements are straightforward: every employer in British Columbia with 20 or more employees must,… Continue reading Gearing Up: Creating an Effective Joint Health & Safety Committee
Getting it Right: Making a Bed Safely
When it comes to providing instruction on safe work practices, it’s important to get it right. Make sure you provide information that’s clear and straightforward, with little room for ambiguity.
Best Practices and Tips from the Pacific Gateway Hotel
This article describes the Pacific Gateway Hotel's participation in the 2015 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week.
Making the Most of Your Joint Health and Safety Committee
This article describes how the basic requirements of a JOHSC can benefit a company and how to make a committee work for you.
A Clean Sweep: Safe Work Practices for Custodians
A Clean Sweep: Safe Work Practices for Custodians This pamphlet provides safety tips and safe work practices to help custodians, janitors, and housekeepers prevent sprains and strains. go2HR is BC’s tourism and hospitality , human resources and health & safety association driving strong workforces and safe workplaces that deliver world class tourism and hospitality experiences… Continue reading A Clean Sweep: Safe Work Practices for Custodians
Hotel Makes Room For Aging Workforce
Hotel Makes Room For Aging Workforce This article describes things the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel has done to accommodate older, veteran workers as part of their return to work and disability management programs. go2HR is BC’s tourism & hospitality, human resources and health & safety association driving strong workforces and safe workplaces that deliver world class… Continue reading Hotel Makes Room For Aging Workforce
Hot Stuff – Burn Hazards
This article describes burn hazards, many of which involve hot water and oil. It includes safety tips.
Five Ways Your Small Business Will Profit by Implementing a Health & Safety Program
This article describes how an OHS program can reduce WorkSafeBC premiums, improve employee morale, decrease employee turnover costs, and improve the customer experience.
Keeping Seasonal Workers and Campers Safe
Keeping Seasonal Workers and Campers Safe This article describes the challenges of ensuring seasonal workers are trained during the busy season. go2HR is BC’s tourism & hospitality, human resources and health & safety association driving strong workforces and safe workplaces that deliver world class tourism and hospitality experiences in BC. Follow us on LinkedIn or… Continue reading Keeping Seasonal Workers and Campers Safe