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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
Fit For Snow Program Looks at Injury Prevention
Exercise physiology expert Delia Roberts took a closer look at what ski school instructors, lift operators, and patrollers can do to reduce injuries.
Injury Prevention: Pub and Restaurant Safety
This article provides injury prevention tips to help servers and bar staff prevent sprains and strains while lifting and carrying.
A Lawyer’s Perspective on Complying with Anti-Bullying and Harassment Legislation
This article provides advice to help you ensure your company is complying with anti-bullying and harassment legislation in BC.
Orientation and Training for Young and New Workers are Essential
More than half of workplace accidents involving young and new workers occur during their first six months on the job. Providing effective orientation and training is the best way to prevent accidents. As an employer, you are responsible for ensuring that your workers are prepared for the job before they start working.