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Learn about the benefits of returning to work after an injury, and how remaining at work on modified or alternative duties is beneficial for both workers and employers: http://ms.spr.ly/6041YuuYS #ReturnToWork #SpeakingOfSafety

Check young and new worker orientation off your list with this easy-to-use resource and make health and safety a part of your workplace. http://ms.spr.ly/6040YXCRr

Learn how collaboration between a worker and employer and staying connected to work during recovery with alternative duties helped this worker return the physical demands of her job following surgery. Read Gilda’s remarkable journey, here: http://ms.spr.ly/6042cmn2O #ReturnToWork

As a medical advisor, Dr. Claire Young enjoys collaborating with multiple experts across the team, with the common goal of helping injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. Our Medical Services department is growing, and we have multiple positions for medical advisors with full-time or part-time schedules across our various offices in B.C. If you are a physician interested in playing a leadership role to prevent workplace injury and disease, learn more about these exciting opportunities and apply today: http://ms.spr.ly/6000YXBQG #WorkSafeJobs

Help protect underground infrastructure and avoid service disruptions, safety hazards, and costly repairs. #DigSafe and remember to click or call @BC1Call before you break ground. Learn More http://ms.spr.ly/6040cczn2

It’s Mental Health Week. Here are some ways to help ensure your own psychological health and safety in the workplace: ✅ Stay connected – social support can reduce feelings of anxiety and isolation. Seeking connection with family, friends, coworkers can help. ✅ Start with your physical health – maintaining good sleep, diet, and exercise can benefit your mental health. ✅ Pay attention to your mood. It’s natural for moods to fluctuate, so be aware if you’re feeling stuck in a negative place. If you feel this way, it’s a good time to reach out for support. ✅ Consider opportunities to participate – workers can contribute to a positive workplace culture by actively participating in psychological health and safety programs and initiatives. ✅ Report unsafe work conditions or health and safety concerns by calling our 24/7 Prevention Line: 1.888.WORKERS. ✅ Access our Critical Incident Response resources here: http://ms.spr.ly/6042YVlUI Let’s all practice compassion this week, and always. 🙏 #CompassionConnects #MentalHealthWeek

Did you know being awake for 17 hours in a row can have effects similar to levels at which it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle? Learn how fatigue affects tasks, and control measures employers can implement to protect workers: http://ms.spr.ly/6042cmkJG

Learn about the benefits of returning to work after an injury, and how remaining at work on modified or alternative duties is beneficial for both workers and employers: http://ms.spr.ly/6042YuumI #ReturnToWork #SpeakingOfSafety

It’s Mental Health Week. As an employer, how can you contribute to a psychologically healthy workplace? ✅ Ensure your leadership team understands the importance of psychological health and safety in the workplace. ✅ Have a psychological health and safety policy - this can help guide practices in the workplace. You can access our Mental Health Strategy here: http://ms.spr.ly/6045YpmbZ ✅ Develop supportive managers and supervisors. ✅ Encourage worker participation – workers can contribute to a positive workplace culture by actively participating in programs and initiatives. ✅ Research shows a positive return on investment for adopting psychological health and safety programs. ✅ Make psychological health and safety resources accessible and known to workers such as extended health care benefits. Visit http://ms.spr.ly/6046Ypmbw for more on mental health awareness. Let’s all practice compassion this week, and always 🙏 #CompassionConnects #MentalHealthWeek

It's reno season and we’ve launched our new videos: Asbestos Learning Series. From the health risks, to testing building materials, to safe work practices, to homeowner responsibilities, learn from WorkSafeBC alumni and industry expert, Geoff Clark, about all things asbestos. Watch it all here: http://ms.spr.ly/6043YOZFz