Welcome to your Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Program Builder designed specifically for the Community Social Services (CSS) sector. Staff in CSS often work in diverse environments — including offices, residential settings, supported homes, community spaces, and outreach locations — where risks can vary significantly. This resource hub provides sector-specific resources, templates, and best practices to help agencies build, implement, and maintain a comprehensive health and safety program that aligns with the requirements of WorkSafeBC, Certificate of Recognition (COR), and reflects the realities of community-based work.
Here you will find resources, templates, checklists, and guidance to support every element of your OHS program, including:
- Organizational Commitment
- Programs and Procedures
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Training, Education and Certification
- Workplace Inspections
- Incident Investigations
- Program Administration
- Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees
- Return to Work
Whether you are a small non-profit agency or a multi-site organization, this Program Builder is designed to help you create a practical, compliant, and effective health and safety program that protects workers while supporting the vital services you provide to communities across the sector.
Schedule a consultation with our experienced Health and Safety Advisors to conduct a gap analysis, identify potential compliance risks, and determine your organization’s specific needs. Refer to our Health and Safety Maturity Scale which provides a structured framework designed to help organizations evaluate their current OHS program and progress towards a proactive culture of continuous improvement.
1 Organizational Commitment< Back to Program Builder An organization’s commitment to health and safety involves more than meeting legislative requirements. As part of your Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system, it’s […]
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2 Programs and ProceduresClear safety programs and procedures support effective training and supervision by outlining expectations and responsibilities, while also serving as documented proof of due diligence. As part of your Occupational Health […]
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View ProgramFirst aid is the immediate care given to a person who has been injured or becomes suddenly ill, before professional medical help is available. It plays a vital role in […]
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View ProgramEmergency procedures are clear, structured plans that outline how to respond to unexpected and potentially dangerous situations. Well-defined emergency procedures are crucial to protecting the health and safety of employees […]
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View ProgramErgonomics is about interactions between people and their physical and organizational environments to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). MSIs are one of the most common injuries workers face […]
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View ProgramWorkplace violence is any attempted, threatened, or actual harm to a worker, including verbal abuse, physical assault, intimidation, or harassment that occurs in the course of their work. In the […]
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View Program< Back to Program Builder Community social services workers often work alone, and while there are safety risks, there is a lot you can do to protect your people. WorkSafe […]
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View ProgramSlips trips and falls are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries (approximately 13% of injuries) in the community social services sector. These incidents can happen in offices, […]
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View ProgramWorkplace bullying and harassment can appear in many forms, and a worker is considered to be experiencing bullying and harassment when someone engages in behavior that they knew or reasonably […]
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3 Hazard Identification and Risk AssessmentHazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) is a structured process used to keep workplaces safe. HIRA isn’t just best practice; it’s a legal requirement and a foundational part of every […]
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4 Training Education and CertificationProper training and ongoing education help workers understand workplace hazards, follow safety procedures, and stay up to date with industry standards. Certification, especially in areas like first aid or equipment […]
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5 Workplace InspectionsWorkplace inspections are one of the most effective ways to prevent injuries and accidents. As part of your Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system, regular workplace inspections can identify […]
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6 Incident InvestigationsAn incident investigation is a formal process used to determine how and why a workplace incident occurred, whether it resulted in injury, property damage, or was a near miss. As […]
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7 Program AdministrationProgram administration is the backbone of your Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system. It ensures your safety program is organized, documented, and effectively maintained, so it meets legal requirements […]
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8 Joint Occupational Health & Safety CommitteeA Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) helps prevent workplace injuries and illnesses by promoting a culture of shared responsibility and providing a formal process for raising and addressing […]
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9 Return to Work< Back to Program Builder Return to Work is a structured process that helps employees safely resume their duties after an illness, injury, or absence, whether the cause is work-related […]
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