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Memorial Ceremony 2023 to Honour Farmworkers
On March 7, 2007 Amarjit Kaur Bal, Sukhvinder Kaur Punia, and Sarabjit Kaur Sidhu were killed while being transported to their worksite as farmworkers in an overloaded passenger van alongside 11 fellow workers. An annual ceremony will be held this Sunday, March 5,
Webinar – Impacts of Mental Health Since COVID: Reflect, Rally and Respond
Did you know that October is Mental Health Awareness month? Come join us for our mental health webinar! In 2020, our first webinar explored self-care during COVID. In this webinar, we’ll explore the impacts of mental health in the workplace, since COVID. Descript
Changes coming to the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work for Provincially regulated jurisdictions
Changes are coming in August to the right to refuse unsafe work Workers have the right to refuse work that would “create an undue hazard to the health and safety of any person”. When a worker exercises this right it helps identify hazards and keep workplaces safer for
What People Are Saying
Alive After 5 Student
Questioning authority is fine, safety matters first. Just one incident can change the rest of your life.
Anonymous
Alive After 5 Student
The stories were so important and made me realize how injuries can occur unexpectedly.
Anonymous
Alive After 5 Student
I am thankful to be exposed to this information because your safety is key. Also not a lot of people take that seriously so knowing that there is help and ways to prevent unsafe work was very important. And it is important to give reminders to everyone about this goal.
Anonymous
Alive After 5 Student
That you can always call WorksafeBC for help and it can be anonymous. Never work alone or in an unsafe environment. Working is not just about money but it's about safety and care.
Anonymous
Alive After 5 Student
The most important things from this workshop were understanding the traumatic experiences others have dealt with in a workplace. Even from simply doing a job like a food truck at the PNE. Which lead me to the conclusion of realizing just how important I must prioritize my safety within a workplace. Also using the rights I learned I have to avoid any dangerous situations such as the ones I learned about.
Anonymous
Strains, Aches & Pains
"Awesome course. Need more like this with lots of discussion and interaction."
OH&S Part 1 (Basic)
"After being safety captain for many years and after having taking many courses, this course was the most informative and well presented. Course instructor was very well-spoken and did a very professional job!"
OH&S Part 2 (Advanced)
"Great course-enthusiastic; thought the course would be a little dry but it was delightfully presented; Plan on getting managers to attend. Looking forward to more courses."
Prevention of Violence
"A fabulous workshop that was very informative, had an excellent facilitator and feel I have enhanced my knowledge, skills, and abilities."
Chemical Hazards
"I wish all the workers in my workplace had this course."
OH&S Part 1 (Basic)
"I felt that this course has taught me my responsibilities as a manager to my employees. I feel encouraged & excited about implementing a health & safety committee in my unit with confidence of knowledge. I would love to further my education in this field."
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