New courses, new first aid regs and free lattes
This month, the BCCSA is introducing two new mental health training programs to support construction employers.
The first is Every Mind Matters, an eLearning program designed to increase awareness of mental health issues and their potential impact in the workplace. The program challenges stereotypes of mental illness and offers strategies to support mental health and well-being in the workplace.
The second is Managing Minds at Work, an in-class workshop designed to assist leaders in building the skills they need to support workers facing mental health issues. This workshop will help define the role supervisors and foremen can fulfill in supporting workplace mental health, and will provide practical tools and strategies to recognize and respond to potential mental health challenges. Every Mind Matters is a prerequisite.
Changes to occupational first aid regulations are coming
Here’s a heads-up on changes to the OHS Regulation regarding the provision of occupational first aid that will take effect on November 1, 2024. The new regs reflect two new national standards issued by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA):
- CSA Z1210-17 First aid training for the workplace — Curriculum and quality management for training agencies.
- CSA Z1220-17 First aid kits for the workplace.
WorkSafeBC has also identified challenges with the current regulatory requirements related to emergency transportation for injured workers in remote areas.
Caffeine (for) free
We’d like to thank everyone who stopped in at the latte booth sponsored by the BCCSA at the LEAP: Women in Construction Conference. The sold-out event was hosted on March 6 by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association and Canadian Construction Women.
How you can prevent MSIs
In this issue, RSA Suzanne Jackson explains the role of employers in helping workers avoid musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) in the first of two articles on this important subject.
Until next month!
