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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Upcoming Sessions:

Looking to deepen your understanding of the new first aid assessment process? Join us for a First Aid Assessment Workshop tailored to your sector! We will guide you through each step of the assessment process, exploring industry-specific factors that are crucial for effective implementation. Register Now!

• Ski & Other Recreation Employers (November 7, 10 am)
• Accommodation Employers (November 12, 10 am)
• Food & Beverage (November 14, 10 am) 

First Aid Consultations: 

Need further support? go2HR is excited to offer expanded FREE one-on-one First Aid Consultations! Reach out to us online to schedule a call, where we can walk you through the changes, conduct a personalized first aid assessment, and help you develop procedures, drills, and address any deficiencies.