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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
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.
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.
First Aid Procedure – Example
This guide covers first aid management, detailing available equipment, attendant roles, and response protocols. Workers can access first aid via the First Aid Room or dispatch, with attendants responding within 10 minutes or activating emergency services.
First Aid Drill Report – Example
This document is a drill report detailing an incident at Lonnie's Hotel kitchen involving a worker getting minor burns from hot water, with observations, strengths, deficiencies, corrective actions, and procedural factors outlined for improvement.
Key Considerations for Workplaces with Multiple First Aid Attendants
This resource outlines essential procedures for workplaces with multiple first aid attendants, ensuring employees receive optimal care in emergencies.
Compensation Checklist
Ready to tackle your compensation strategy? Our easy-to-use Compensation Strategy Checklist is here to help! Use this checklist as a pulse check on your strategy as you uncover the key elements of a top-notch rewards plan.
Mental Health Survey (2024)
In Spring 2024, go2HR and CMHA BC partnered to conduct a provincewide survey of tourism and hospitality employers that focused on mental health in the workplace. The findings were eye-opening: while the vast majority (92%) recognized mental health as a workplace priority, most (72%) admitted they were unsure how to take action or where to… Continue reading Mental Health Survey (2024)
Safety Talk: Managing Wildfire Smoke Exposure
Summers in much of B.C. are increasingly hotter and drier, leading to more frequent and intense wildfires. Wildfire smoke has become a significant environmental and psychological hazard that workplaces and communities must manage. As a worker, it's crucial to be prepared and take measures to manage the effects of wildfire smoke and minimize exposure.
WHMIS Pictogram
This poster helps workers understand the different hazards associated with the various products they may be using in the workplace. Print and post it in chemical storage areas, staff areas, or on Safety Notice Boards to promote a deeper understanding of product hazards.