Safety Basics

Safety Basics

Safe Work Practices for Helicopter & Snowcat Skiing Operators: Assisting Fallen Guests in Snow

This document describes how to safely help a guest who has fallen in deep snow.

Safety Basics

The Recipe for Kitchen Safety? Training and Awareness

More than 60 percent of injuries in the food service sector involve kitchen workers. Commercial kitchens operate at a fast pace, with multiple hazards and a steady stream of new employees. Share this Safety Talk with your workers during safety meetings and pin it to your safety bulletin board for maximum exposure.

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Teaching Young Workers About the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

Employers are responsible for creating and managing healthy and safe workplaces and workers need to understand their right to speak up if something doesn’t feel right. Enhance your safety culture by maintaining open lines of communication and encouraging workers to ask questions and to be open. Understanding how to work safely is crucial to reducing… Continue reading Teaching Young Workers About the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

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New First Aid Requirements are Coming – Effective July 1, 2018

Occupational first aid training requirements are changing on July 1 2018, in order to cover a broader spectrum of medical issues, and align treatment protocols with Canadian and international best practices. Learn more about the changes here.

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Emergency Guide for Small Businesses

Emergency Guide for Small Businesses Use this Emergency Guide as your starting point for developing an emergency plan for your small business. 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… Continue reading Emergency Guide for Small Businesses

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Emergency Response Planning

Emergency Response Planning 12 practical tips for effective emergency response planning to help you and your team prepare for any emergency situation. 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… Continue reading Emergency Response Planning

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How Vision Affects Posture

How Vision Affects Posture Have you ever considered how your vision can affect your posture? If you can’t see properly, you won’t sit properly. This can lead to eye fatigue, neck pain, and even injuries. go2HR is BC’s tourism & hospitality, human resources and health & safety association driving strong workforces and safe workplaces that… Continue reading How Vision Affects Posture

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Food Truck Safety

Safety considerations for food truck operators and tips on how to reduce the risks and keep your team safe.

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Small Emergencies, Big Learning Experience for Tourism Employer

This article explores how a somewhat minor emergency can provide a real wakeup call to tourism businesses. Planning for the unexpected can make all the difference when disaster hits.

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Hearing Protection for Heli-Ski Guides

Heli-ski guides face high noise levels from helicopters. It's important to use hearing protection that is compatible with ski helmets. This bulletin explains the noise hazards and suggests the best hearing protection.