Do you have an idea or innovation that will help prevent workplace injuries, and improve the health and safety of continuing care workers? SafeCare BC wants to hear from you!
SafeCare BC is holding its third-annual Safety Den, an exciting Dragon’s Den-style competition that highlights safety innovations in both long-term care, home care, and community and health support.
Three finalists will be selected to compete for cash prizes at the Safety Den, which will be held at the 2018 BCCPA Annual Conference on Monday, May 28th.
The finalists will present their safety innovations to a panel of judges called Safety Dragons. Probing questions from the Dragons, moderator and audience will make for an entertaining and interactive experience.
Prize money is sponsored by Points West Audio Visual
First prize: $1,000
Second prize: $750
Third Prize: $500
NEW! Commercial category to showcase innovation at Safety Den
A new opportunity has been established for our commercial members. The popular Safety Den event is being expanded with the new Safety Innovation of the Year category for companies wanting to promote a great idea or invention.
In a Dragon’s Den style competition, a group of three commercial finalists will pitch their innovative safety idea or product that will reduce workplace injuries. Questions from our Dragons and the audience will make for an entertaining and interactive experience. Put your idea to the test with our delegates, and our panel of Safety Dragons will award one organization with the Safety Innovation of the Year.
Through the Safety Den, you will have an opportunity to profile your product in front of an audience of 200 service provider delegates. The three finalists will also be profiled through e-newsletters, web and social media for both associations reaching an even greater audience.
Apply Now!
To apply in either the non-commercial or commercial Safety Den categories, tell us about your safety innovation in a 2-minute video or a word submission of 300 words or less. Submissions should be emailed to Ken Donohue at kdonohue@safecarebc.ca. The deadline for submissions is April 13th.
SafeCare BC’s violence prevention campaign continues
Acts of violence are the second leading cause of workplace injury for long-term care workers, and the sixth leading cause for home care and community health support workers.
Safecare BC is sharing violence prevention resources and stories to help you and your team. If there are resources you’d like to see, email SafeCare BC’s team at info@safecarebc.ca
Video: It could happen to you
Watch SafeCare BC’s latest violence prevention training video. Share it with your team and use it as a training moment by watching the first minute, then stopping the video to discuss the risk factors before continuing.
Upcoming workshops
SafeCare BC offers an extensive range of educational programming. Check out our entire schedule of courses.
Safe Client Handling | April 11, 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. | SafeCare BC Training Centre, Burnaby
Safe Resident Handling | April 16, 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. | SafeCare BC Training Centre, Burnaby
Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum | April 18, 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. | SafeCare BC Training Centre, Burnaby
Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum | April 19, 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. | Menno Place, Abbotsford
Gentle Persuasive Approaches Basics (GPA) | April 24, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Tabor Village, Abbotsford
Should you have any questions about the sessions, or if you’re interested in booking a session at your organization, contact Marjahn O’Connor.
