--00000000000064f19b061d5f7ecb Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="00000000000064f199061d5f7ec9" --00000000000064f199061d5f7ec9 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Dear Team, As part of our commitment to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, we have recently updated and implemented several key policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees. Alberta recently underwent an audit process, and OHS officials will be visiting each of our locations soon. It is crucial that all locations are fully prepared and in compliance with these visits. Please review the following important information and attached documents carefully. *1. Establishment of a Joint Health and Safety Committee* Establish a Joint Health and Safety Committee to oversee and promote health and safety initiatives within our organization. Each province will need to select two to four caregivers and two field/corporate employees to participate in this important committee. The training compliance details required for this OHS mandate are included at the end of this email. *2. Regular Contact for Workers Working Alone* We enhance safety measures for workers who work alone during both day and night shifts. Attached is the =E2=80=9CWorking Alone Guidelines=E2=80=9D do= cument to ensure compliance with OHS regulations. *3. Development of an Emergency Response Plan* We have implemented a comprehensive violence prevention plan, which includes the =E2=80=9CRespect in the Workplace Policy.=E2=80=9D This policy= covers both violence prevention and harassment prevention. *4. Establishment of a Harassment Prevention Plan* We have established a harassment prevention plan, included within the =E2=80=9CRespect in the Workplace Policy,=E2=80=9D adhering to the highest = compliance standards in Ontario, CA. *Action Required:* 1. Review the attached documents thoroughly. 2. Each active caregiver, field, and corporate employee will receive these documents through DocuSign for review and acknowledgment. I am working with payroll in Canada to acquire contact emails for all active caregivers and with the HR Service Center to send out the DocuSign reque= sts. 3. All documents for each province will be saved in a shared drive that I am creating. For any questions or further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out. *Attachments:* 1. Document for Workers Working Alone 2. Client Care & Caregiver Planning Emergency Preparedness Policy 3. Emergency Preparedness Plan Policy and Procedure 4. Emergency Preparedness Checklist 5. Respect in the Workplace Policy Additionally, please refer to the link below for the Joint Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representatives Comprehensive Training. There is a course designed for the committee leaders and a separate course for the committee representatives. When you click on the registration link, you can pay for the course online and expense it to the s