At BCIT, the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and the wider community is our first priority.
As BCIT gradually re-opens its campuses, we have implemented the following safe work practices as per WorkSafeBC’s requirements to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:
- Physical distancing whenever possible
- Providing the control measures needed, including PPE, when physical distancing cannot be maintained
- Increased cleaning and disinfecting of campus areas
These safety practices are supported by area Safety Plans and/or Risk Assessments, which are completed by Schools and functional departments. As an essential part of the BCIT Community, visitors are expected to know and follow BCIT’s COVID-19 safety protocols while attending BCIT.
Expectations for visitors
Before visiting
- Masks are now required in all indoor public areas on all BCIT campuses including classrooms, labs, shops, washrooms, study areas, hallways, lobbies, and stairwells.
- Review the Safety Plan, Risk Assessment or other applicable safety information provided to you by your BCIT contact.
- Please ensure that you can answer “no” to all of the following questions and confirm with your BCIT Contact:
- Do you have cold or flu-like symptoms?
- In the last 14 days, have you tested positive for COVID-19 or are you a close contact with someone who has?
- Have you travelled internationally in the last 14 days?
- Have you been advised to self-isolate?
- The BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool is available to anyone and can be used to help assess symptoms and determine whether further assessment or testing for COVID-19 is needed.
- Effective September 13, 2021, as part of the new provincial vaccine requirement announced, accessing some non-essential services on campus will require a proof of vaccination. This will apply to on-campus indoor venues, including but not limited to gyms, restaurants, and a variety of indoor events, such as sporting events and concerts.
While visiting
- Follow the safety measures outlined in the Safety Plan, Risk Assessment or other safety information for the area you are visiting, as applicable.
- Stay 2 metres apart from others.
- Masks are now required in all indoor public areas on all BCIT campuses including classrooms, labs, shops, washrooms, study areas, hallways, lobbies, and stairwells.
- Wash or sanitize hands frequently.
- Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
- Cough or sneeze into the bend of your elbow.
- If you become ill, notify your BCIT contact.