• Safety Source Bulletin

• Liberal government removes second hand smoke protection from workers who work in public entertainment facilities
• HSA to distribute Day of Mourning pins to members
• Tell Liberal government to keep health care workers safe and healthy
• What can YOU do?

• Ergonomic expertise available through OHSAH
• Policy on post-needlestick injury procedures should be consistent and adhere to guideline for accidental exposure to HIV

August 2000

• Safety stewards urged to request funding
• OHSAH launches training program
• HSA Looking for Information on EAP Programs
• HSA Looking For Information on Workplace Scent Policies
• Draft Exposure Control Plans Available

April 2000

• Day of Mourning - April 28
• Eight-hour paid educational leave
• Health harzards in radiography workshop

October 1999

• Strict prohibition on smoking in long-term care facilities to come into effect January 1, 2000
• Workers Compensation Amendment Act in effect October 1 - right to refuse unsafe work protected

July 1998

• BC receives first ever health and safety legislation
• Occupational health and safety course scheduled for fall

January 1998

• More violence in the workplace
• New Safety Stewards needed - training this spring
• Regional WCB contact numbers