Work camps like at Site C have been given health and safety guidelines by the B.C. government (Image Credit: Global BC)

By Chad Klassen

COVID-19

B.C. government unveils guidelines for industrial work camps

Mar 30, 2020 | 7:59 PM

VICTORIA — With thousands of people out of work related to the outbreak of COVID-19 across the province, the B.C. government is trying to work with as many employers as possible to keep people working.

Following the guidance of the provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, the province are introducing preparedness and response measures that can be taken by industrial camps in the hopes of minimizing the transmission of the novel coronavirus.

NEW GUIDELINES

1. Prevention measures and control in camps.

2. Plans on how to manage individuals with suspected COVID-19 infection.

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3. Outbreak protocols;

4. Support for camp residents who are self-isolating.

5. Enacting physical distancing.

6. Ensuring sufficient infection-control supplies.

Employers and industrial camp leaders, as well as employees, can read the guidelines in full at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control website.