New Worker Orientation Checklist for Healthcare and Social Services

OHSAH and WorksafeBC's "New Worker Orientation Checklist for Healthcare and Social Services" has been designed specifically for workers in the health care and social services sector. The checklist outlines key requirements for the orientation process and can be provided to new workers as a resource. Topics include employer responsibilities, worker rights and responsibilities, emergency procedures, as well as workplace hazards and safety practices.

Ergonomic Tips & Tools

Ergonomic Tips and Tools including literature reviews, question and answers, and summaries are available by visiting the Ergonomic Tips and Tools section.

Disease Prevention Tips & Tools

For a list of resources related to Disease Prevention, including BBF and Needle Stick Injury, Drug Exposure, General OH&S Environmental links and Infection Control, visit the Disease Prevention Tips and Tools section.

Home and Community Care Tips & Tools

Providing assistance with activities of daily living within a person's home presents special health and safety challenges for workers. Visit the Home and Community care Tips and Tools section for Risk Assessment Tool (RAT) for performing risk assessments at Community Healthcare Worker worksites (clients’ homes) and other tools.

Violence Prevention Tips & Tools

Violence represents approximately 13-14% of all time-loss claims occurring in healthcare and social services: the third highest type of claim. Visit the Violence Prevention Tips and Tools section for a range of resources.