Supervisors looking to enhance their communication skills can register for a free course that covers leading meetings, sharing information, and more. “Communicating is and always will be a key part of being a good and effective supervisor,” says Cherie Whelan, director of SAFE Companies with the BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC). She says that communicating […]
The B.C. Institute of Technology’s School of Construction and the Environment is reimagining how it makes health and safety an integral part of learning. During the month of April, Construction Month celebrates B.C.’s construction industry. These essential workers have kept going through the pandemic, the heat dome, floods, supply chain disturbances, and more. In 2021, […]
Read one woman’s story about her experience working in forestry and supporting workers who experience bullying, harassment, and gender-based violence. On International Women’s Day 2022, I applaud Caity Klaudt for her efforts to support a safe, inclusive workplace culture in B.C. forestry. Caity is a WorkSafeBC safety officer on the silviculture inspection team. As part […]
A presentation from WorkSafeBC safety officers about bullying and harassment can be a positive way to start conversations in your workplace. Kira Berntson, a prevention field services manager at WorkSafeBC, is one of the team members who gives presentations about bullying and harassment to individual employers, employer associations, and groups of employers and workers. I […]
An award-winning human resources advisor tells us why finding shared values in your workplace is so beneficial. How do we engage everyone in a multigenerational workplace? By finding our shared values. That’s the message from Tierra Madani, an award-winning human resources advisor who spoke at Make it Safe 2021, hosted by the Manufacturing Safety Alliance […]
Online training does not replace the site-specific training that new workers need. An OHS consultant weighs in with tips for employers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, online training has become more popular than ever. “The pandemic resulted in a clear paradigm shift to virtual learning; training could continue, remote teams could be connected, and the value […]
A former stunt performer talks about why it’s important to recognize and respond to potential concussion-causing events, despite the need get stunts right. Due to the nature of their work, stunt performers are at risk of concussion, the most common form of brain injury. The injury happens when an impact or forceful motion to the […]
A new digital hub of resources is available for workers and employers to support psychological health and safety at work. Talking about mental health — be it your own or someone else’s — isn’t always easy. But if employers and workers are prepared, their understanding and compassion can go a long way in supporting […]
B.C. hotels are using touchless check-in technology, enhanced cleaning procedures, and other safety solutions for workers and guests. Touchless or contact-free technology has been around for many years, but it’s become more beneficial than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for the accommodation industry. “A couple of years ago, industry was talking about touchless check-in, […]
The National Day of Mourning is April 28. People will keep memories alive together online, reminding us why workplace health and safety matters. More than 100 countries around the world recognize April 28 as Workers’ Memorial Day. In Canada, the federal government enacted the Workers Mourning Day Act in 1991, declaring April 28 an official […]
