Healthcare

This manual, developed for employers, supervisors, and workers, describes different types of breathing hazards and respirators. It also explains how to choose, fit, and care for a respirator. In addition, the manual covers the essential elements of respirator programs.

All workers in B.C. are potentially vulnerable to infectious diseases. This book describes common communicable and zoonotic diseases, how they are spread, and steps to take to protect workers. It includes information about the basic principles of infection control, safe work procedures, and how to develop an exposure control plan.

This guide describes the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling the risks of MSI associated with patient handling.

This handbook illustrates how small facilities within the health care sector can apply WorkSafeBC's Ergonomics (MSI) Requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation to their individual facility.

Hazardous drugs are increasingly being used in a range of workplaces. There is a potential for harm if workers are unintentionally exposed to these drugs without proper protection. This book provides instructions to employers on their obligation to eliminate or minimize worker exposure to hazardous drugs, and outlines work procedures and requirements for each stage of handling hazardous drugs.

This guide explains what is required of a hearing conservation program and provides general information on implementing a hearing conservation program.