COVID-19 Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) Information
Last Updated: 03/04/2021
Documents Reviewed: 02/02/22
Documents Reviewed: 02/02/22
For questions, or resources relating to Temporary Foreign Workers in BC that are not covered by AgSafe (such as housing), please contact WALI (Western Agriculture Labour Initiative) for assistance.
March 11, 2022 | WALI Update: New Quarantine Protocols for Unvaccinated TFWs
TFW Application Checklist
TFW Application Checklist Documents
This table contains all of the documents available in the checklist above as well as resources in additional languages. | # | Question | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Q1. | I have downloaded and read the Province of BC's COVID-19 requirements, Protecting BC Farmers and Farm Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic. | GovBC: PHO - Guidance Farms & Farm Workers LINK |
| Q2. | I have completed a COVID-19 workplace Risk Assessment (RA) of my farm operation | Risk Assessment Tool WORD SAMPLE |
| Q3. | I have created a COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Protocol (IPC) | Risk Assessment Tool WORD SAMPLE |
| Q4. | I have signage in place in the appropriate language on how workers can protect themselves from COVID-19. | Safety Notice for Workers WORD SPANISH |
| Q5. | I have someone identified (COVID-19 Coordinator) that workers can go to if they have questions on COVID-19. | COVID-19 Coordinator Sign ENGLISH SPANISH |
| Q6. | Common areas allow physical distancing of 2m / 6ft at all times. | No Document |
| Q7. | Beds in the right configuration with the right distance apart. | No Document |
| Q8. | I understand what is needed for a person to self-isolate. | GovCDN: How to Isolate at Home LINK |
| Q9. | I have separate accommodation to let a worker self-isolate away from other workers or have arranged for separate accommodation. | Self Isolation Protocol ENGLISH |
| Q10. | I have laundry services available for regular use. | No Document |
| Q11. | I have disposable gloves for the handling of garbage or there is access to hand hygiene facilities either through hand hygiene stations or the provisions of hand sanitizer. | No Document |
| Q12. | I have a waste removal schedule. | Waste Removal Schedule ENGLISH SPANISH |
| Q13. | I have sturdy, leak resistant garbage bags. | No Document |
| Q14. | I have an adequate number of hand washing sinks available to workers | No Document |
| Q15. | There is an appropriate supply of warm water for all sinks. | No Document |
| Q16. | I have provided plain soap. | No Document |
| Q17. | I have provided disposable paper towels. | No Document |
| Q18. | I have put up signs to promote regular hand washing. | Hand Washing Poster ENGLISH SPANISH PUNJABI-ENGLISH |
| Q19. | I have sleeping arrangements that maintain physical distancing or use physical barriers. | No Document |
| Q20. | I have physical barriers like face shields or masks for situations where physical distancing is not possible. | Face Masks Sign English |
| Q21. | I have a schedule to ensure common and high touch areas are cleaned or disinfected at the start and end of each day. | Enhanced Cleaning: TFW Living Area Schedule ENGLISH SPANISH |
| Q22. | I have materials ready on the risk of exposure of COVID-19 and the signs and symptoms of the disease. | Safety Notice for Workers WORD Spanish |
| Q23. | I have materials ready on hand washing, physical distancing, and cough/sneeze etiquette. | Safety Notice for Workers WORD Spanish |
| Q24. | I can provide locations of hand washing facilities, including dispensing stations for alcohol-based hand rubs. | Location of Hand Wash Facilities ENGLISH SPANISH |
| Q25. | I have materials ready on how to seek first aid. | First Aid Contact Sign English |
| Q26. | I have materials ready on how to report an exposure to or symptoms of COVID-19 (to COVID-19 Coordinator) | COVID-19 Coordinator Sign ENGLISH SPANISH |
| Q27. | I have schedules in place for kitchen/eating areas to limit contact and maintain 2 metre physical distancing. | Kitchen Rules Sign ENGLISH SPANISH |
| Q28. | Each worker has their own dishware, utensils and drinking cup or provided disposable alternatives (no sharing) | Kitchen Rules Sign ENGLISH SPANISH |
| Q29. | Used dishware will be washed immediately. | Kitchen Rules Sign ENGLISH SPANISH |
| Q30. | I have the facilities to promptly separate and self-isolate the individual from others in their own accommodation | No Document |
| Q31. | I am prepared to provide individuals exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 with a surgical/procedural mask or tissues to cover their mouth and nose. | No Document |
| Q32. | I am prepared to direct the person to call HealthLinkBC (8-1-1). | COVID-19 Coordinator Sign ENGLISH SPANISH |
| Q33. | I am prepared to clean and disinfect any rooms that the person has been in while symptomatic. | Cleaning: Symptomatic Workers ENGLISH SPANISH |
| Q34. | If commercial accommodation is being used to self-isolate, then I will inform management of the situation and necessary requirements. | No Document |