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WorkSafeBC Initiatives for Health Care

Health Care Related Research at WorkSafeBC

Research funded by WorkSafeBC (Workers' Compensation Board)

Employee and Workplace Health: British Columbia Community Social Services Sector, September 2006

(PDF 1 MB)
The Employee Health in Community Social Services initiative is a collaborative study involving the Community Social Services Employers' Association (CSSEA), the Union Bargaining Association (UBA), Health Benefit Trust (HBT) and WorkSafeBC. Two assessment tools were created for the study relating to workplace health and safety: the employee health survey, and the workplace health systems review. The tools, how they were developed and how to use them in your organization can be found in the final report.

Healthcare Projects Forum

Summaries and presentations from the Healthcare Projects Forum
on November 26, 2002. Subjects include:

  • Ergonomics and MSI (musculoskeletal injuries)
  • Aggression and violence
  • Bloodborne pathogens
  • Chemical exposures
  • Ceiling lifts
  • Mechanized laundry/linen collection
  • Early return to work

These materials have been formatted as PDF files (sizes from 59 KB to 105 KB). WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Comprehensive Ceiling Lift Program in Continuing Care at Queen's Park Centre
(PDF 464 KB)
Funded by WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
Project conducted by the Fraser Health Authority

Ergonomics (Musculoskeletal) Risk Assessment Project at Langley Memorial Hospital
(PDF 5 MB)
Funded by WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
Project conducted by the Fraser Health Authority

The following sample risk assessments are entirely generic and do not reflect any actual setting. They are intended only as examples for reference.

The World Without Linen Bags
(PDF 5 MB)
Funded by WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
Tracey Newlands et al., 2002

The World Without Linen Bags -- 2002 Annual Update
(PDF 6 KB)
Funded by WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
Tracey Newlands et al., 2003

Reducing Injuries in Intermediate Care
(PDF 465 KB)
Funded by WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
Project conducted by the Hospital Employees' Union

WCB Funds Interior Health Authority to Prevent Injuries to Health Care Workers
(PDF 188 KB)
Funded by WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

WCB Funds Vancouver Island Health Authority to Prevent Injuries to
Health Care Workers
(PDF 105 KB)
Funded by WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

WCB Funds Provincial Health Services Authority to Prevent Injuries to
Health Care Workers
(PDF 102 KB)
Funded by WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

Other

Chemical Exposure Assessment at Langley Memorial Hospital
(PDF 2 MB)
Funded by WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
Project conducted by the Fraser Health Authority

Workplace Violence Risk Assessment at Langley Memorial Hospital
(PDF 992 KB)
Funded by WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
Project conducted by the Fraser Health Authority

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