Circle of Care is committed to support the health, safety and well-being of our employees by ensuring compliance to the regulations that are set forward in the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA). We also strive to ensure that hazardous conditions are identified, prioritized, and that prevention techniques are communication to our employees on a regular basis.<\/p>\n
This “Virtual Board” provides you with helpful information regarding Health and Safety at Circle of Care. Our Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) meets on a quarterly basis to review any health & safety concerns from our employees. Our JHSC is comprised of representatives from various departments, and includes members for management and non-management levels. The committee is tasked with improving the safety of the work environment, and ensuring the safety of our employees.<\/p>\n
If you have a health & safety concern, or if you would like to join the JHSC, please email ksvirida@circleofcare.com<\/a><\/p>\n For information on you can you can do your job safely, such as safety in the community, proper body mechanics, and universal precautions – visit the Health and Safety section<\/a> of the PSW Portal.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]JOINT HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n HEALTH AND SAFETY SURVEY RESULTS<\/strong><\/p>\n WORKPLACE HAZARDS, LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS<\/strong><\/p>\n SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES<\/strong><\/p>\n GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n MLTISD FIELD VISIT REPORTS<\/strong><\/p>\n GUIDELINES FOR RESPIRATORY ILLNESS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES<\/strong><\/p>\n ADDITIONAL RESOURCES\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CPR and Mask Fit Classes\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Circle of Care offers regular CPR and N-95 mask fit testing. CPR certification is valid for 3 years, and mask fit requires updated testing after 2 years. If you are unsure if you are due to a CPR re-cert, or updated fit testing, please email HRDept@circleofcare.com<\/a> and we will be able to look up your information if you had previously taken CPR and\/or mask fit through us. PSWs and Homemakers that require a rec-ert of updated fit testing, can register for an upcoming class directly through our vendor, First Aid Care: Circle of Care Training Hub<\/a>\u00a0or by calling 1-888-460-5999<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEW: text to book an appointment (647-496-5189)<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”medium” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”CPR Policy” url=”https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/14juDQT4FqWaIGLjUdZ-eFSXunsN6wALv\/view”][nectar_btn size=”small” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” text=”Mask Fit Testing Policy” url=”https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1xEcaec4EtWBavugkkUMfqdgB2EYo68KV\/view”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n Circle of Care partners with external partners to ensure compliance with OHSA, and to ensure health, safety and well-being of our employees. These partnerships include the Ministry of Labour, WSIB, PSHSA and an external SPO Health & Safety Committee. 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Our Partners in Safety<\/h2>\n
Workplace Injury Procedure<\/h2>\n