First Aid Webinar Series

Part 1 – Understanding the Changes & Conducting an Assessment

In this webinar, go2HR and WorkSafeBC provided an overview of the recent changes to provincial workplace first aid regulatory requirements, focusing on the tourism and hospitality industry. The session included details on new requirements for written assessments, procedural updates, and first aid kit standards, followed by a mock first aid assessment to help employers evaluate their operations.

Part 2 – Understanding Procedural Considerations and Industry Best Practices

In this webinar, we reviewed what to include in workplace first aid procedures, focusing on new mandatory requirements. Additionally, the webinar introduced the benefits of implementing industry best practices such as how guest and worker first aid differ, and the integration of Critical Incident Response and Return-to-Work Programs.

Part 3 – Understanding Drills & Best Practices for Staff Training

In this webinar, we provided an in-depth overview of the new annual first aid drill requirements and guidance on how to effectively prepare your teams for success through onboarding and training. The session included step-by-step guidance on building an effective first aid drill to test procedures against site-specific requirements and challenges, and examples for a variety of sectors in the Tourism & Hospitality Industry.

Resources Applicable to All 3 Webinars: 

• WorkSafeBC’s First Aid Webpage
• WorkSafeBC’s First Aid FAQ
• WorkSafeBC’s First Aid Video Series *new*
• go2HR’s First Aid Webpage
• go2HR’s First Aid FAQ *new*

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How can go2HR help me?

To assist employers with these new requirements, go2HR has a variety of support options available. Explore them below or get in touch with any questions.

First Aid Consultations:

• • We offer one-on-one consultations with one of our Health and Safety Specialists, setting you up for success in tackling the first aid regulatory changes.
  • Click here to request a consultation

First Aid Documentation Review Service:

• • We offer a review service for your first aid documentation including first aid assessments, procedures, and drill plans, providing feedback on how to meet and exceed regulatory compliance.
  • Click here to upload your docs and request a review

First Aid Drill Planning:

• • We offer planning assistance for first aid drills – a new requirement within the regulatory changes. Whether its pre or post drill, we can provide guidance and feedback on what to include in your drill and how to address any deficiencies identified in your drill debrief.
  • Click here to request a drill planning session

For further insights to the changes, consider exploring WorkSafeBC’s Workplace First Aid Webpage.

go2HR is the Human Resources and Health & Safety Association for BC’s tourism and hospitality industry. Our role is to drive strong workforces and safe workplaces that deliver world-class tourism and hospitality experiences in British Columbia.