New Order Requires Employers to Re-Activate COVID-19 Safety Plans | Order Now Available

 

On January 7, 2022, B.C.’s provincial health officer verbally announced an order requiring employers to re-activate their COVID-19 safety plans. This new order replaces the previous requirement for employers to have communicable disease prevention plans and does not have an expiration date.

View Official Order →

The order requires COVID-19 Safety Plans to incorporate some expanded and new controls, including:

  • Indoor common area protocols to prevent workers from congregating

    • face coverings used in indoor common areas

    • lunch area/break room protocols

  • Policies to support workers who have symptoms of a communicable disease

    • to avoid the workplace

    • when symptoms present in the workplace

    • work from home options

    • self-isolation and monitoring

  • Measures to promote hand hygiene

    • handwashing and sanitizing

  • Measures to keep the workplace environment safe

    • cleaning and sanitizing

    • ventilation and air circulation

  • Measures to support workers receiving vaccinations for COVID-19

Your new and improved COVID-19 Safety Plan must be communicated and maintained by:

  • Posting a copy of the COVID-19 safety plan on your website for staff, visitors, and the public to view.

  • Providing a copy of the COVID-19 safety plan to a health officer or WorkSafeBC officer upon request.

  • Reviewing and updating the plan periodically to ensure adequate prevention measures are being followed, according to WorkSafeBC requirements and the current COVID-19 public health situation.

 

go2HR’s COVID-19 Safety Plan Review Service and Resources

go2HR is offering a complimentary COVID-19 Safety Plan Review Service to B.C.’s tourism and hospitality employers.

Register for Safety Plan Review →

If you have questions about these COVID-19 control measures or how to update your COVID-19 safety plan, health and safety experts are available to assist. Contact go2HR at 604-633-9787 or  safety@go2hr.ca.

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