Violence in Health Care
Public Service Announcements from WorkSafeBC
Eight short public service announcements examine violence and aggression in a variety of health care settings. They remind viewers that violence against health care workers affects all of us - sometimes forever - and that we all play a role in creating safer workplaces.

View the announcements online.

Violence Prevention Resources
From the Provincial Violence Prevention Steering Committee
A number of resources were shared in February's Violence Prevention Stakeholder Workshop in Burnaby. Presentations and documents from the workshop are now available online.

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Be Sure...Be Safe: Safety in the Healthcare Workplace (3 videos)

• Leave when it's unsafe: Learn what to do if you feel threatened or unsafe when working alone in the community.
• Assess every time: A patient's physical and cognitive abilities can change at any time. This video reviews a quick assessment you should complete prior to moving your patient.
• Stuck by a needle: Needlestick injuries are the primary cause of high-risk exposure to blood and body fluids for healthcare workers. Discover what to do if you're stuck by a needle.

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If you have any comments or suggested topics of interest, please email Industry Services (Healthcare), Worker & Employer Services Division, at indlabsr@worksafebc.com