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PROVINCE OF BC'S RESTART PLAN
The Government of B.C. has now released its planned series of steps to keep transmission of COVID-19 low as we gradually re-open sectors of our economy and society, and move towards a "new normal." (05/06): PRESS RELEASE
worksafeBC:
Although WorkSafeBC does not need to approve your specific business safety plan, a copy of it must be posted at the worksite. See fillable PDF below:
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CANADIAN BUSINESS RESILIENCE NETWORK
In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce established the Canadian Business Resilience Network (CBRN) to help Canadian businesses navigate the COVID-19 reality and prepare for recovery.
employment & legal requirements
Please ensure that you take the time to understand your obligations as an employer at all times, and especially right now as there are ongoing changes to many levels of legislation pertaining to employment; including leaves of absence, temporary layoffs, employee & employer rights, duty to accommodate, safety requirements, etc. Please refer to your Lawyer, Accountant, Human Resources, and/or Payroll professionals for specific advising on your business' particular situation to minimize unnecessary risk.
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COVID-19 operational resources
Updated June 22nd at 2:15pm
As businesses in Delta implement their COVID-19 Safety Plans, some have been looking for local sources for personal protective equipment (PPE,) physical barriers for their workplaces, and for more information on cleaning protocols. Each industry and business will have different needs and requirements and the BC CDC and WorkSafe BC are the best places to start, however below are some additional options available for your research and sourcing as well.
Local PPE Suppliers:
Physical barriers guidelines including cleaning: National Collaborating Centre on Environmental Health
BC CDC: cleaning and disinfecting resources (including how to dilute bleach and a link the Health Canada’s approved cleaning products for COVID-19)
BC CDC: specific resources for food businesses
As businesses in Delta implement their COVID-19 Safety Plans, some have been looking for local sources for personal protective equipment (PPE,) physical barriers for their workplaces, and for more information on cleaning protocols. Each industry and business will have different needs and requirements and the BC CDC and WorkSafe BC are the best places to start, however below are some additional options available for your research and sourcing as well.
Local PPE Suppliers:
- Hazmasters: https://www.hazmasters.com/
- Acklands & Grainger: https://www.grainger.ca/en
- Guillevan: https://www.guillevin.com/
- Surrey Makes PPE (local retooled manufacturers): https://investsurrey.ca/surreymakesppe/buy
Physical barriers guidelines including cleaning: National Collaborating Centre on Environmental Health
BC CDC: cleaning and disinfecting resources (including how to dilute bleach and a link the Health Canada’s approved cleaning products for COVID-19)
BC CDC: specific resources for food businesses
articles
Updated June 4th, 2020 at 11:21 am
- (NEW 06/04): REOPENING FOR BUSINESS guide by Fasken law firm.
- (NEW 06/02): CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): RETURNING TO THE WORKPLACE GUIDE on Human Resources recommendations for employers by CPHR BC & Yukon
- This is a helpful article by law firm McCarthy Tetrault on the federally-announced EI program changes and options available to employers when addressing temporary reductions in work, temporary layoffs, and/or employees facing quarantine or self-isolation: READ ARTICLE
WORKPLACE WELLBEING
We asked the Executive Director of Alongside You, Andrew Neufeld, MC, RCC, to provide some input for our members on how to maintain your mental health and emotional well-being during times of stress.