Category: Health & safety culture

Photo of a person sitting at a desk, looking down, hands covering their face. Workplace bullying and harassment.

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Happy man in suit gives documents to woman at hotel registration desk while wearing masks.

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, […]

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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 […]

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The International Media Festival for Prevention has announced their shortlist of 50 safety films and media projects.  I recently enjoyed watching a variety of fascinating workplace health and safety messages from across Canada and around the world. They were part of the International Media Festival for Prevention (IMFP), which showcases multimedia productions about safety and […]

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One restaurant owner explains how barriers and a clear anti-harassment strategy are two ways to support workers — and they make good business sense too.  The B.C. Provincial Health Officer recently issued an order requiring all employers to review their COVID-19 safety plans, and ensure that appropriate protocols are in place to protect workers from […]

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Good communication is an important part of safety for fishing crews, especially when people of different generations are working together on boats.  Effective communication is key to working safely in any industry. But communicating effectively can be a challenge when different generations of people work together. (Read more in my post Talking safety with different […]