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    • MAY 26, 2022
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    WorkSafeBC Guidelines

    WorkSafeBC (WCB), our provincially mandated workers’ compensation insurer, has released detailed guidelines on when BC workers may file a claim due to occupational COVID-19. The guidelines may be found here.

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    • Health and Safety
    • MAY 19, 2022
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    Violence in Schools

    Sadly, violence in schools has long affected our members and continues to do so.   The STA and the District have recently formed a working group to tackle this important issue. 

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    • Health and Safety
    • MAY 13, 2022
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    Learning about anger

    Anger is an important emotion. It has had critically important functions throughout human evolution. Its main purpose is to infuse us with energy so that we can fight for our

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    • Health and Safety
    • APRIL 6, 2022
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    Health and Safety Update

    With the updated Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines, our Medical Health Officer from Fraser Health has indicated that the following activities can return to pre-pandemic practices:   Food activities In

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    • Health and Safety
    • MARCH 2, 2022
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    Update on Health & Safety Guidelines 

    With the update to and easing of the Provincial Health Orders on personal gatherings, activities and events, the Ministry of Education has issued the following H&S guidance related to K-12

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    • Health and Safety
    • FEBRUARY 3, 2022
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    WorkSafeBC claims for COVID-19 infection 

    The updated guidance now confirms that a positive test (PCR or otherwise) is not required for WorkSafeBC to adjudicate a COVID-19 claim.   If the PCR test was not done, the

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    • Health and Safety
    • JANUARY 27, 2022
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    Ventilation 

    The January 2022 Addendum from the government provides additional prevention measures that schools must implement.  In terms of ventilation, it asks schools with recycled/recirculated air systems if they have upgraded

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    • Health and Safety
    • JANUARY 27, 2022
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    Mask Exemptions 

    If you have concerns with how the policy on mask exemptions are being addressed at your school, please bring your concerns to your admin.  If you are not satisfied with

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    • Health and Safety
    • NOVEMBER 3, 2021
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    Mask enforcement

    In circumstances where it appears administration is not appropriately enforcing the Public Health Officer’s Order, including the use of exemption criteria, we recommend the following steps be taken:  Ensure the

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    • Health and Safety
    • OCTOBER 6, 2021
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    Being contacted while on sick leave

    We have heard from some teachers that their principal, or someone from the District, has contacted them through email or phone while they are on the first 20 days of a sick leave.  This increases the stress on members

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