WorkSafeBC
6951 Westminster Hwy V7C 1C6 Richmond, BC, Canada

We understand that workplaces are constantly changing; because of this, we ask that employers continually assess the risk of COVID-19 transmission and apply the hierarchy of controls as an effective approach to COVID-19 safety: Ensure that people who are sick, stay home When at work, ensure physical distancing of 2M (or 6.5 feet) Consider engineering controls such as designing and installing barriers... Implement administrative controls including cleaning and disinfecting practices, hand-washing, one-way aisles, and occupancy limits Masks can be used in combination with other measures in the hierarchy Using a combination of these controls is best Learn more about staying healthy and safe at work: http://ms.spr.ly/6182pEDF2 #LetsDoOurPartBC #COVIDBC

What do I do if a worker tests positive for COVID-19? Here are five things employers need to know: 1. Employers are not required to do any contact tracing 2. Public health will conduct contact tracing and connect with people who may be affected directly 3. If a COVID-19 positive person was in the workplace during the time of infection, public health will inform the employer and advise next steps... 4. Employers should monitor the workplace and continue the cleaning and disinfecting measures they already have in place 5. Employers must review and update their COVID-19 safety plan and prohibit anyone with symptoms from entering the workplace More COVID-19 FAQs here: http://ms.spr.ly/6180p1R3r #LetsDoOurPartBC #COVIDBC

As employers continue to assess the risk of COVID-19 at their workplaces and apply the hierarchy of controls, here are some considerations on the use of masks: Have a mask on? That doesn’t mean that other protections (such as physical distancing) are not necessary. Mask use may be an additional control to supplement other safety measures. Each workplace is unique, and most often will need more than one type of safety measure in its COVID-19 Safety Plan.... Learn more about staying healthy and safe at work: http://ms.spr.ly/6189pDfgZ #LetsDoOurPartBC #COVIDBC

Download information on cleaning and disinfecting surfaces to help prevent the spread of COVID-19: http://ms.spr.ly/6181p1Hoc #LetsDoOurPartBC #COVIDBC

New Entry Check posters for employers to display at their workplace help visitors keep workplaces safe. Download this poster for symptoms to be alert to, and other entry requirements that should be answered prior to visitors entering a workplace. http://ms.spr.ly/6180pE8kO #LetsDoOurPartBC #COVIDBC

Small business owners, do you have questions related to COVID-19 and workplace health and safety? Find information on how to develop COVID-19 safety plans, how to control the risk of exposure, and more: http://ms.spr.ly/6188pD7pC #SmallBizSaturday