Virtual Breakfast Forum – The Executive Health & Safety Council of BC

Thank you to all that attended our Virtual Breakfast Forum on Thursday, August 20^th. Conversations mainly revolved around COVID-19, each organization’s protocols and concerns for the future. All agreed that a big concern is a complacency, coupled with having younger employees could result in increased cases of COVID-19 around the workplace.

Some members have employees who have been contacted through contact tracing and these employees are now at home quarantining.

One member shared that their organization has implemented “zones” in the office. When crossing into each new zone, employees will see signage and a hand sanitizing station.

Members report that many of their organizations are operating at 80% capacity or greater.

It is interesting to note that Australia is having a very light flu season this year, due to protocols of COVID-19.

Recently, a variance was introduced through the employment standards branch for the Temporary Layoff period to last beyond Aug 30^th. Application process/ cut off date is Aug 25^th. You will need 50% of the total number of staff who were laid off to approve the extension.