WHMIS Objectives

by admin | Dec 28, 2018

Objectives

1. Understand what the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) is

2. Identify WHMIS pictograms and what they mean

3. Recognize key components of product labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

4. Determine the correct precautions to take when using a chemical product

Resources

Employee Wellness

Trans-inclusion Session Resources

Aboriginal Health Services

Unionized Employees

Union wage schedules and collective agreements can be found on my.vch.ca. Please contact your union steward if you have any questions at all.

Excluded Employees

Compensation information for excluded employees.

Managers

More information and resources for managers can be found on the Manager Resource Centre on the my.vch.ca.

Resources

Employee Wellness

Trans-inclusion Session Resources

Aboriginal Health Services

Unionized Employees

Union wage schedules and collective agreements can be found on my.vch.ca. Please contact your union steward if you have any questions at all.

Excluded Employees

Compensation information for excluded employees.

Resources

Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Website

Infection Prevention and Control Diseases and Conditions Table

How to Hand Wash | Poster

How to Hand Rub | Poster

Cover Your Cough | Poster

Do Not Visit | Poster

Infection Prevention and Control: Master Equipment Cleaning and Disinfecting Manual

Low Level Cleaning & Disinfecting

Your 4 Moments for Hand Hygiene

Worker Safety Module

Waste Management Module

Provincial Workplace Health Call Centre

1 (866) 922-9464

Additional Precautions

Resources

Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Website

Infection Prevention and Control Diseases and Conditions Table

How to Hand Wash | Poster

How to Hand Rub | Poster

Cover Your Cough | Poster

Do Not Visit | Poster

Infection Prevention and Control: Master Equipment Cleaning and Disinfecting Manual

Low Level Cleaning & Disinfecting

Your 4 Moments for Hand Hygiene

Worker Safety Module

Waste Management Module

Provincial Workplace Health Call Centre

1 (866) 922-9464

Additional Precautions

Objectives

1. Understand the importance of infection control

2. Know how to protect yourself and others from spread of infection

3. Apply routine practices and additional precautions including hand hygiene

4. Know where to find more resources

Resources

Report a Patient Safety Event Here

How To Complete PSLS & More | YouTube Training Videos

The Canadian Patient Safety Institute

BCPSLS Central | Provincial Blog

Patient Safety & Learning Systems (PSLS) Intranet Page

Partners in Care: Expectations and Responsibilities

Community Engagement

Fill out the Community Engagement Project Request intake form and send it to ce@vch.ca

Community Engagement Advisory Network (CEAN)

Indigenous Cultural Safety Policy

Quality and Patient Safety Intranet Page

Partnership Initiation: Partnering with VCH’s Team-Based Quality Improvement Team

ReAct pamphlet

ReAct Adult Protection website

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ReAct contact

604.984.6173 or 1-877-REACT-99 (1-877-732-2899).

Objectives

1. Explain what patient safety means and why it's important

2. Describe how to report a patient safety event using the Patient Safety and Learning System

3. Understand what programs and resources support patient safety

4. Know your role and responsibility in attaining compliance and accountability for patient safety

Resources

Shared Health Organizations Portal (SHOP)

Specific policies and guidelines regarding waste management

VCH Policy: Information Privacy & Confidentiality

VCH Policy: Emailing Guidelines

VCH Policy: Social Media, Website and Online Communication

VCH Policy: Whistleblower

Objectives

1. Become familiar with the basic VCH privacy and confidentiality guidelines

2. Understand responsibility when communicating online or through social media

3. Know where to find more information on VCH privacy, confidentiality, and social media policies

Resources

Biomedical Waste Segregation Chart

Waste Container Guidelines

Green Care Recycling Guide

Shared Health Organizations Portal (SHOP)

Specific policies and guidelines regarding waste management

Waste Management Basics: Online Module

Signage: Green Care Biomedical and Recycling

Ordering Poster & Print Services

Poster: Sealing Cytotoxic Containers

Ordering Poster & Print Services

Recycling Audit Tool

Improve recycling in your area by completing a recycling audit

GreenCare Community | Recycling and Waste Segregation Information

Education about recycling, waste segregation, waste signage, and more

Resources

Waste Container Guidelines

Green Care Recycling Guide

Shared Health Organizations Portal (SHOP)

Specific policies and guidelines regarding waste management

Waste Management Basics: Online Module

Signage: Green Care Biomedical and Recycling

Ordering Poster & Print Services

Recycling Audit Tool

Improve recycling in your area by completing a recycling audit

GreenCare Community: Recycling and Waste Segregation Information

Education about recycling, waste segregation, waste signage, and more

Objectives

1. Understand why it’s critical to segregate waste correctly

2. Differentiate between hazardous and non-hazardous waste

3. Segregate healthcare waste correctly to achieve regulatory compliance

4. Know the appropriate colour of containers and liners for each waste type

Resources

HEMBC Home Page

Site Plans and Procedures

Emergency Management Training & Education Resources

Emergency Codes: Colour Guide

Objectives

1. Describe what HEMBC is and its role in supporting emergency management at VCH

2. Describe the general emergency preparedness expectations for all VCH employees

3. Identify the colour codes/emergency procedures used in health care facilities

4. Identify where to find the emergency procedures and plans for your site to learn more about them

Resources

WorkSafeBC

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)

Employer Advisor’s Office

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VCH OHS Policy

Available on SHOP (search for “OHS”)

OHS Orientation Checklist

VCH Workplace Health Page

Objectives

1. Understand your worker rights and responsibilities

2. Identify workplace hazards and controls

3. Report any unsafe work conditions, or near misses or injuries

Resources

Hazardous Material Transport, Handling and Spills Information Page | MyVCH

WHMIS Standard | MyVCH

WHMIS 2015 Pictograms | MyVCH

Provincial WHMIS 2015 Online Course

For anyone required to take it as part of their role
Time needed to complete: 45 minutes – 1 hour

WorkSafeBC WHMIS 2015: Overview for Workers

Time needed to complete: 1.5 hours

Objectives

1. Understand what the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) is

2. Identify WHMIS pictograms and what they mean

3. Recognize key components of product labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

4. Determine the correct precautions to take when using a chemical product

Resources

Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum

Online course / 8 hr classroom

Workplace Health Call Centre

Call 1.866.922.9464 to report your incident as soon as possible.

Employee and Family Assistance Program

1.800.505.4929: confidential help, available 24/7

Health & Safety at Work / Violence Prevention

Objectives

1. Describe a Point-of-Care Risk Assessment and how to use it

2. Describe what an Alert and Behavioural Care Plan is

3. Recognize the difference between an emotional crisis and behavioural emergency

4. Identify where to report a violent incident

Resources

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MSIP Team Contact

PeopleSafety@vch.ca

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Workplace Health Call Centre

1 (866) 922-9464

Computer Workstation Checklist

MSIP Intranet Resource Page

Top Tips for Moving and Transferring Objects

Safe Work Procedure – Transfer With Ceiling Lift

Safe Work Procedure – Using an Arjo Sit-stand Lift

If You Get Injured:

Report the injury to your supervisor
Phone Workplace Health call centre 1 (866) 922-9464 (toll free)
Get medical treatment
Participate in incident investigation

Safe Patient Handling Standard

Instructions on finding the MSIP Intranet Page

VCH MSIP Standard

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

Refusal of Unsafe Work Process

Examples of Immediate Actions:

Use a safer or more conservative method of completing the task.
Find a second trained person to assist you in the task, if this makes the task safe to perform.

Examples of Follow-Up Actions:

Discuss with your OT/PT about a safe client handling assessment.
Provide client with information regarding their responsibility for providing a safe work environment.
Ensure your supervisor/manager is involved if the client is refusing safe client handling recommendations and/or equipment. Risk management may need to be consulted.

Make Your Home Safer for Care Workers (WorkSafe BC)

Using proper body techniques

If you need help or have any concerns or just want to share some ideas on how we can give you a better experience, drop us an email.

WE ARE HERE TO CREATE BETTER EXPERIENCE

Objectives

1. Identify workplace risks for musculoskeletal injury (MSI)

2. Describe the signs and symptoms of MSI

3. Describe ways to decrease your risk for MSI

4. Identify steps to take if you recognize early signs and symptoms of MSI

Resources

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MSIP team contact

PeopleSafety@vch.ca

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Workplace Health Call Centre

1.866.922.9464

Computer workstation checklist

How to report unsafe or broken equipment

MSIP Intranet Resource Page

Top tips for moving and transferring objects

Manual Material Handling section under MSI page

If you get injured:

Report the injury to your supervisor
Phone Workplace Health call centre 1.866.922.9464 (toll free)
Get medical treatment
Participate in incident investigation

Instructions on finding the MSIP intranet page

VCH MSIP Standard

Safe Patient Handling Standard

Safe Work Procedure – Using an Arjo Sit-stand Lift

Safe Work Procedure – Transfer with Ceiling Lift

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

Refusal of Unsafe Work Process

Safe Work Procedure - Repositioning with Sling and Ceiling Lift

Safe Work procedure - Moving Beds and Stretchers

Using proper body mechanics

Objectives

1. Know you - as a new hire - and your future contributions are valued by VCH

2. Explore VCH values in context of individual behaviour and organizational culture

3. Practice good mental health techniques and learn about the Employee Wellness program

4. Learn about the VCH Aboriginal Health department & VCH’s Commitments to Aboriginal Health

5. Learn skills to set trans and gender diverse patients and clients at ease in clinical settings (see Resources for link)

6. Develop awareness of reliable sources for up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic

Objectives

Morning Session

1. Know you - as a new hire - and your future contributions are valued by VCH

2. Explore VCH values in context of individual behaviour and organizational culture

3. Practice good mental health techniques and learn about the Employee Wellness program

4. Learn about the VCH Aboriginal Health department & VCH’s Commitments to Aboriginal Health

5. Learn skills to set trans and gender diverse patients and clients at ease in clinical settings (see Resources for link)

6. Develop awareness of reliable sources for up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic

Afternoon Session

1. Understand your role in maintaining the health and safety of patients and staff, identify the resources to support you

2. Recognize scope of practice for yourself and other health care team members