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WorkSafe BC

Last modified on November 15, 2019

For contact information in your area, see the website. There are quite a few numbers, depending on what topic you are interested in. WorkSafe BC consults with and educates employers and workers and monitors compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. In the event of work-related injuries or diseases, WorkSafe BC provides return-to-work rehabilitation, compensation, health care benefits, and a range of other services.

Contact Information

Web: visit the website

Our Sponsors

Spinal Cord Injury BC
780 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6P 5Y7
(604) 324-3611
(604) 326-1229
info@sci-bc.ca
www.sci-bc.ca

We acknowledge that our provincial work takes place on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have lived on and cared for the land for time immemorial. SCI BC’s head office, GF Strong resource centre, and shared Victoria office are located on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Coast Salish peoples – Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, and Lekwungen Nations. Our Prince George regional office is on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.

Upcoming Events

Current Month

06oct11:00 am12:00 pmWestcoast Wheelchair Adaptive Boxing featuring Leo Sammarelli11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Details

Zoom connection info is below. SCI BC Peer, Leo Sammarelli has been boxing for 10 years and teaching adaptive boxing since June 2019. We’re excited to announce that he’s now leading

Event Details

Zoom connection info is below.

SCI BC Peer, Leo Sammarelli has been boxing for 10 years and teaching adaptive boxing since June 2019. We’re excited to announce that he’s now leading an online boxing home-workout for Peers! These workouts are designed to help with physical strength and functionality in every day life, and focus on: building core strength, cardiovascular health (adaptive Tabata), range of motion and flexibility, functional breathing, coordination and joint and muscle health. Join him and other peers online for these intense and super fun workouts!

Please bring a long stick (broom stick or dowel), free weights (soup cans, etc.) and a theraband.

How to Connect to Zoom:

– From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83073079597?pwd=a3AwSU5scnE2cFg4SE8rR3paRTZIUT09

– From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 830 7307 9597

– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 830 7307 9597

– If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

If you’re interested in working out more often with Leo, he’s teaching two more classes each week through Westcoast Wheelchair Adaptive Boxing.
They’re held on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11am and are $12/class. Connect with him at wwaboxing@gmail.com or 778-836-5406, if you would like to join in!

If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

Time

(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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06oct5:00 pm6:00 pmAmbulatory SCI Group5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Details

This ambulatory peer group led by Ryan Clarkson is for those who have some form of ambulation (walking) after a spinal cord injury. We are hoping to have

Event Details

This ambulatory peer group led by Ryan Clarkson is for those who have some form of ambulation (walking) after a spinal cord injury. We are hoping to have participation from members who are walking full time, and others who still mostly depend on a mobility device to get around. Looking forward to seeing you in this virtual group!

How to Connect to Zoom:

– From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85751728133

– From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 857 5172 8133

– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 857 5172 8133

If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

Time

(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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06oct6:00 pm7:00 pmOnline Trivia!6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Details

Join SCI BC peer Rick in this hilarious and friendly, weekly competition. Anyone is welcome to join, and a prize will be mailed to the winner. Tune in right at

Event Details

Join SCI BC peer Rick in this hilarious and friendly, weekly competition. Anyone is welcome to join, and a prize will be mailed to the winner. Tune in right at 6 pm so you don’t miss out on any of the action.

You must be able to connect to Crowdpurr with your smartphone or computer: http://www.crowd.live/XVT3R

How to Connect to Zoom:

– From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87980167291

– From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 879 8016 7291

– Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 879 8016 7291

– If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca

Time

(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Organizer

Teri Thorsontthorson@sci-bc.ca | 778-834-2056

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07oct7:30 pm9:30 pmOnline Games Night!7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Event Details

ZOOM connection info is below Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and

Event Details

ZOOM connection info is below

Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and learn a new one. Join in, connect, play and have a great time! You’ll need to register for a free account from Board Game Arena https://www.boardgamearena.com/ beforehand to be ready to play.

How to Connect to Zoom:

From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/83870102526
From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 838 7010 2526
Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 838 7010 2526
If not in BC, find your local number here: zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

Time

(Friday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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08oct11:00 am12:00 pmSpanish Lesson: Level 011:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Details

Join SCI BC peer Francisco as he teaches us conversational Spanish. Level 0 is for people with no prior Spanish experience. Please register in advance:

Event Details

Join SCI BC peer Francisco as he teaches us conversational Spanish. Level 0 is for people with no prior Spanish experience. Please register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpc-6vqzIoHNPU2xt1GXjm0SlcBdMytujl

Time

(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Organizer

Teri Thorsontthorson@sci-bc.ca | 778-834-2056

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