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New resources are being continually added to support your health and safety program. Check back frequently to see the latest news. New tools are also available here.

Expanded Funding, Tools, and Support for Community Physicians in B.C.

The Community Physician Health and Safety program is expanding with renewed funding from Doctors of BC and the Ministry of Health...

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Behind the scenes of a clinic assessment

Ever wondered what a community physician health and safety clinic assessment looks like? Take a look at what the West Coast Family Medical Clinic do..

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Foundations for Workplace Health and Safety
Risk Assessment and Control
Violence Prevention
Workplace Conditions
Incident and Emergency Management

Registration and Starting Your Health and Safety Program

Review Registration Requirements and Complete Application Form if Required

Complete Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities

Understand the Right to Refuse Work Process

Review Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work Responsibilities

Health and Safety Meetings

Worker Representative Requirements or

JOHS Committee Requirements

Save Health and Safety Meeting Minutes

Download JOHSC Meeting Minutes and Annual Evaluation Checklist

Implement JOHSC Terms of Reference

Required Postings

Print and Post the Notice to Workers Posters

Customize and Print Workplace First Aid Procedures

Young and New Worker Orientation

Download Young or New Worker Orientation Checklist

Identifying and Assessing Risks

Complete Hazard Risk Assessment

Working Alone or in Isolation

Complete a Risk Assessment

Develop Working Alone or in Isolation Policy and Procedure

Biological, Chemical, and Radiation Hazards

Develop a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy and Procedure

Print Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Poster

Review Safe Work Practices

Determine Emergency Washing Requirements

Understand if You Need an Exposure Control Plan

Violence Prevention

Complete a Violence Risk Assessment and Clinic Inspection

Develop a Violence Prevention Policy

Establish a Patient Code of Conduct

De-escalation for Medical Office Staff

Review Operational Guide and Practice De-escalation

Print and Practice HEARD+D Tools

Review De-escalating Video, Audio, and Script Scenarios

Listen to On-Phone Scenario-Based Examples

Bullying and Harassment

Implement Bullying and Harassment Policy and Procedure

Save Bullying and Harassment Complaint Form and Bullying and Harassment Investigation Report Templates

Print Respectful Workplaces Poster

Ergonomics

Complete Ergonomic Risk Assessment

Review Computer Workstation Ergonomics Rack Card

Display Protect Your Body at Work Poster

Review Safe Work Practice: Using Mechanical Patient Lifts in Medical Clinics

Site Conditions and Storage

Review and Understand Storage and Housekeeping Regulations

Workplace Inspections

Complete a Clinic Safety Inspection Checklist

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Establish Emergency Response Procedures

Complete Annual Emergency Drill and Evacuation Drill Checklist

Designate Emergency Warden and Review Duties

First Aid

Prepare a First Aid Assessment

Know Your First Aid Requirements

Complete First Aid Checklist

Post First Aid Procedures and a Notice to Workers

Practice Annual First Aid Drill

Ensure First Aid Records Are Completed

Incident and Injury Reporting and Investigation

Review Incident Report Form

Review Incident Investigation Report Form

Watch Needlestick Injury Scenario

In British Columbia, workers are protected by the Workers Compensation Act (WCA) and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation, which also outline employers’ legal obligations. Community physicians who are employers are legally responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all workers at their worksite. To ensure the safety and compliance of your clinic, it’s crucial to follow all regulations. Failure to do so could result in WorkSafeBC issuing work orders and imposing financial penalties.

The Community Physicians Health and Safety Program was developed in collaboration with SWITCH BC, Doctors of BC, and the Ministry of Health

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