The Hazards of Shipping Containers | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2026-09-26 | The Hazards of Shipping Containers | WorkSafeBC
Trailblazers for an Industry: The History of Health and Safety in B.C.s Pulp and Paper Industry WorkSafeBC 2022-11-15 | This video shares the history of health and safety in British Columbia’s pulp and paper industry, which dates back to the opening of B.C.’s first pulp mill in 1906.Produced for the BC Labour Heritage Centre, this video tells the stories of the workers who built this important industry, the risks they faced, and how they made pulp and paper mills safer places to work. __________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
2022 Day of Mourning Vancouver Ceremony | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2022-11-15 | Every year on April 28, workers, families, employers, and others come together to remember those who have lost their lives on the job, and to renew our commitment to creating healthier and safer workplaces. The 2022 Day of Mourning Vancouver ceremony took place at Jack Poole Plaza to remember the 161 B.C. workers who died in 2021 from workplace injury and disease.Every worker has the right to return home safe and healthy at the end of their work day.Visit dayofmourning.bc.ca for information on how you can honour lives lost in the workplace. #DayofMourningBCTimestamps:0:00 Intro to the 2022 Day of Mourning 6:12 Harry Bains – MLA for Surrey-Newton and Minister of Labour12:43 Al Johnson – Vice President, Prevention Services, WorkSafeBC19:38 Laird Cronk – President, BC Federation of Labour26:23 Greg D’Avignon – President and CEO, Business Council of British Columbia35:44 Family speaker Tracy Ford shares her family’s story and AREA Fund, which raises money to support asbestos-related research, education, and advocacy projects45:00 Stephen Von Sychowski – President, Vancouver and District Labour Council46:22 Moment of silence47:08 Remembering those who lost their lives at work in British Columbia in 2021__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Meet Occupational Safety Officer Caity Klaudt (Forestry) | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2022-11-01 | In our Meet Our People video series, get a behind-the-scenes look at what WorkSafeBC occupational safety officers do to help employers create safer working environments in B.C. In this video, Caity shares how her love for working in the woods led to her current safety role in forestry. She explains what a work day looks like, and her approach of having conversations with workers and employers to help them improve their health and safety program and manage risk in a high-hazard sector.Are you looking for a career in occupational safety at WorkSafeBC? Join our Prevention Services team as an occupational safety officer or occupational hygiene officer and help build safer and healthier workplaces in British Columbia. worksafebc.com/careersTimestamps:0:00 Meet Occupational Safety Officer Caity Klaudt0:40 A typical day at work0:54 Conversations about health and safety with silviculture workers and employers1:32 Collaborating and establishing good relationships with tree planters2:04 A supportive workplace2:25 Caity’s favourite part of working for WorkSafeBC’s Prevention Services team__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Supervision in Manual Falling: Support for Supervisors | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2022-10-28 | Supervisors play a key role in the forestry industry in British Columbia, helping to make sure hand fallers return home safe at the end of the day. This video explains that everyone has a role to play in faller safety, and that when licensees and prime contractors support supervisors it demonstrates that they respect the authority supervisors have in the field. Support for supervisors is good for business, and employers see a return on investment when they give supervisors the resources they need to do the job. View other videos in our Supervision in Manual Falling series: - Champions for Change: youtu.be/uy-gSXNQar8- Challenges for Supervisors: youtu.be/wxtmD_t4jig- Developing Effective Supervisors: youtu.be/jzufGL1x2TM- Supervising to the Level of Risk: youtu.be/kriU9dU0rtUFor information and resources on manual falling & bucking, visit worksafebc.com/manual-fallingFor information and resources on supervising for health & safety, visit worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/create-manage/supervising-health-safetyView our Forestry playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyWkHwckhS5Xtr8ZZbqjZXdqKuiTH9jc#supervisioninmanualfallingTimestamps:0:00 Communal responsibility for safety0:23 Supporting the supervisor0:48 Supervisors need respect & 100% authority to keep crews safe1:28 A good supervisor helps your business grow1:49 ROI of investing in supervisors2:11 Moral obligation & regulatory requirement of good supervision__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Supervision in Manual Falling: Supervising to the Level of Risk | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2022-10-28 | Supervisors play a key role in the forestry industry in British Columbia, helping to make sure hand fallers return home safe at the end of the day. This video shows why managing risk is an ongoing process, and being able to assess and re-assess conditions in the field is a key skill for supervisors. View other videos in our Supervision in Manual Falling series: - Champions for Change: youtu.be/uy-gSXNQar8- Challenges for Supervisors: youtu.be/wxtmD_t4jig- Developing Effective Supervisors: youtu.be/jzufGL1x2TM- Support for Supervisors: youtu.be/wKsw7aev8ccFor information and resources on manual falling & bucking, visit worksafebc.com/manual-fallingFor information and resources on supervising for health & safety, visit worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/create-manage/supervising-health-safetyView our Forestry playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyWkHwckhS5Xtr8ZZbqjZXdqKuiTH9jc#supervisioninmanualfallingTimestamps:0:00 Controlling risk in manual falling0:26 Improving compliance with the Regulation0:49 Frequency of assessments1:07 Communicating effectively with fallers1:28 Inspecting newer fallers1:52 Risk management is ongoing__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Supervision in Manual Falling: Developing Effective Supervisors | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2022-10-28 | Supervisors play a key role in the forestry industry in British Columbia, helping to make sure hand fallers return home safe at the end of the day. This video shows why training, education, support, and relationship-building are critical in ensuring supervisors have the skills they need to do their job. View other videos in our Supervision in Manual Falling series: - Champions for Change: youtu.be/uy-gSXNQar8- Challenges for Supervisors: youtu.be/wxtmD_t4jig- Supervising to the Level of Risk: youtu.be/kriU9dU0rtU- Support for Supervisors: youtu.be/wKsw7aev8ccFor information and resources on manual falling & bucking, visit worksafebc.com/manual-fallingFor information and resources on supervising for health & safety, visit worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/create-manage/supervising-health-safetyView our Forestry playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyWkHwckhS5Xtr8ZZbqjZXdqKuiTH9jc#supervisioninmanualfallingTimestamps:0:00 Training supervisors0:50 Identifying potential supervisors1:10 Skills it takes to be an effective supervisor1:44 Don’t throw people off their game2:07 Building relationships__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Supervision in Manual Falling: Challenges for Supervisors | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2022-10-28 | Supervisors play a key role in the forestry industry in British Columbia, helping to make sure hand fallers return home safe at the end of the day. This video describes some of the challenges supervisors face. It outlines why supervisors need to know what is required of them, and the responsibility they have for maintaining safety standards in the face of sometimes competing production demands. View other videos in our Supervision in Manual Falling series: - Champions for Change: youtu.be/uy-gSXNQar8- Developing Effective Supervisors: youtu.be/jzufGL1x2TM- Supervising to the Level of Risk: youtu.be/kriU9dU0rtU- Support for Supervisors: youtu.be/wKsw7aev8ccFor information and resources on manual falling & bucking, visit worksafebc.com/manual-fallingFor information and resources on supervising for health & safety, visit worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/create-manage/supervising-health-safetyView our Forestry playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyWkHwckhS5Xtr8ZZbqjZXdqKuiTH9jc#supervisioninmanualfallingTimestamps:0:00 Supervision has become inconsistent0:40 Production demands1:09 Maintaining standards & avoiding shortcuts1:36 When falling supervisors are active fallers2:30 Creating safety procedures__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Supervision in Manual Falling: Champions for Change | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2022-10-27 | Manual tree falling is a high-risk activity that has resulted in serious injuries and deaths in British Columbia. In this video, forestry professionals share their personal stories of the long-term impact falling incidents have had on themselves and on their crews. These stories highlight the importance of supervision in identifying and managing risk — no matter the size of the operation — and how supervisors in B.C. play a key role in making sure hand fallers return home safe at the end of the day. Additional videos in our Supervision in Manual Falling series: - Challenges for Supervisors: youtu.be/wxtmD_t4jig- Developing Effective Supervisors: youtu.be/jzufGL1x2TM- Supervising to the Level of Risk: youtu.be/kriU9dU0rtU- Support for Supervisors: youtu.be/wKsw7aev8ccFor information and resources on manual falling & bucking, visit worksafebc.com/manual-fallingFor information and resources on supervising for health & safety, visit worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/create-manage/supervising-health-safetyView our Forestry playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyWkHwckhS5Xtr8ZZbqjZXdqKuiTH9jc#supervisioninmanualfallingTimestamps:0:00 Dazy: A forestry professional’s story1:01 Mike: A forestry professional’s story1:48 Bridger: A forestry professional’s story2:17 Call to a WorkSafeBC prevention officer2:46 Dean: A WorkSafeBC officer’s story3:23 Terry: A WorkSafeBC officer’s story3:53 Dazy’s story cont.4:21 Mike’s story cont.4:40 Bridger’s story cont.5:05 What will save hand fallers’ lives?5:46 What is a hand falling supervisor?7:03 The future of manual falling supervision7:51 Good supervision is worth not having to go through loss__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Magic and Lethal: The Asbestos Memorial WorkSafeBC 2022-09-16 | Occupational disease is the leading cause of death for workers in British Columbia, driven primarily by asbestos-related diseases. The Magic and Lethal Memorial honours workers who have died and all those who have been personally impacted by the tragedy of asbestos-related diseases. This video was developed in partnership with the BC Labour Heritage Centre.__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Incident Investigation: Worker Loses Consciousness in Manure Spreader Tank WorkSafeBC 2022-08-29 | This slide show recreates an incident where two farm workers entered a manure spreader’s tank to rescue another worker who had lost consciousness inside the tank.Confined spaces such as manure tanks can pose an extreme danger to those who enter them. A manure tank may contain toxic gases and an atmosphere so low in oxygen that the air is not safe to breathe. Though the hazards associated with confined spaces may be invisible, they can be deadly for those who enter without proper training, equipment, and procedures in place. This incident investigation slide show will help employers and workers identify confined spaces in agriculture and learn more about the potential hazards associated with them.For more information, visit worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/confined-spaces/confined-spaces-agriculture.View other incident investigation slide shows: youtube.com/watch?v=s6pXjAentDY&list=PLEA68E77FA552B096__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Safety With Every Step: Food Delivery | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2022-06-23 | Are you a food delivery driver in B.C.? Watch this educational video to learn about the common hazards you might face on the job, and how to control the risks. There are more delivery drivers on the roads today bringing food to homes and businesses throughout British Columbia. That’s why it’s more important than ever that food delivery drivers and casual, gig economy workers know how to continually assess for changing risks on the job. From taking extra time to balance heavy food orders or carefully watching for obstacles ahead to avoid slips and falls, delivery drivers need to be able to quickly assess the situation, identify hazards, and take steps to avoid harm.Whether it's your first week or you’re an experienced driver, health and safety on the job matters. The videos in our Safety With Every Step series are helpful training tools for workers in the courier industry. Safety works best when everyone has a voice.For more information, visit worksafebc.com/courier-delivery.#SafetyWithEveryStepTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:12 Wear high-visibility clothing when lighting conditions are poor0:21 Assess the weight before lifting0:37 Watch for moving vehicles 0:47 Watch your step on uneven ground0:59 Balance your load when you have a large food order 1:13 Look for signs of a dog in the yard 1:21 Inspect entry points such as gates1:27 Keep your hands free and put away your electronic devices1:35 Watch out on wet stairs 1:44 Use handrails when walking on slippery surfaces 1:56 Watch for distracted pedestrians 2:06 Secure bag to avoid shifting during travel 2:16 Always wear a seatbelt when driving __________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Safety With Every Step: Last Mile Delivery | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2022-06-23 | Are you a last mile delivery driver in B.C.? Watch this educational video to learn about common hazards you might face on the job, and how to control the risks. More couriers are on the job today delivering a wide array of goods to businesses and homes throughout British Columbia. That’s why it’s more important than ever that last mile delivery drivers know how to continually assess for changing risks. From staying clear of objects on the sidewalk to using the crosswalk instead of taking shortcuts, workers delivering packages need to be able to quickly assess the situation, identify hazards, and take steps to avoid harm.Whether it's your first week or you’re an experienced driver, health and safety on the job matters. The videos in our Safety With Every Step series are helpful training tools for all workers in the delivery industry, including casual gig economy workers. Safety works best when everyone has a voice.For more information and resources, visit worksafebc.com/courier-delivery.#SafetyWithEveryStepTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:18 Watch for passing vehicles 0:30 Secure electronic devices0:38 Use a dolly to transport heavy parcels 0:46 Use a crosswalk to cross the street 1:04 Follow building entry procedures1:21 Leave space for other elevator passengers 1:36 Stay clear of objects on the sidewalk 1:47 Wear slip-resistant footwear in case of wet floors1:56 Always wear a seatbelt when driving __________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Safety With Every Step: Commercial Delivery | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2022-06-23 | Are you a courier or commercial delivery driver in B.C.? Watch this educational video to learn about the common hazards you might face on the job, and how to control the risks. Delivery drivers and couriers in British Columbia face risks everywhere they go, and those risks can change from one delivery to the next. Assessing changing risks is key to staying safe, and this video shows the types of hazards that drivers can face with routine deliveries. From managing heavy parcels to assessing for shifted loads before rolling open a truck door, workers need to be able to quickly size up a situation, spot any hazards, and take steps to avoid harm. Whether it's your first week or your 25th year, commercial delivery health and safety matters. The videos in our Safety With Every Step series are helpful training tools for new workers in the industry as well as for experienced commercial delivery drivers. Safety works best when everyone has a voice.For more information and resources, visit worksafebc.com/courier-delivery.#SafetyWithEveryStepTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:15 Wear high-visibility clothing0:26 Use a dolly for heavy loads0:36 Use handrails on stairs0:47 Use a ramp instead of stairs 0:55 Stand clear of doors1:05 Wear slip-resistant footwear1:22 Watch for designated walkways around mobile equipment 1:34 Use the right equipment on uneven surfaces1:43 Be aware of loads that may have shifted1:55 Stay clear of overhead work2:08 Make eye contact with drivers of moving vehicles2:18 Always wear a seatbelt when driving__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Cone Zone BC: Slow Down to Help Keep Roadside Workers Safe | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2021-08-26 | Between 2011 and 2020, 12 roadside workers were killed and 207 were injured and missed time from work as a result of being hit by a motor vehicle. A cone zone is a work area set up by roadside workers in British Columbia to protect themselves and the driving public. This video shows how the Cone Zone campaign reminds drivers to slow down when approaching a roadside work zone. Traffic enforcement officers can issue tickets for violations such as speeding and failing to adhere to construction zone speed limits in B.C., disobeying a traffic control person, or distracted driving. The Cone Zone campaign takes place every summer in British Columbia. All roadside workers – including road maintenance crews, tow truck operators, first responders, municipal workers, traffic control persons, and construction crews – are depending on drivers to keep their workplaces safe.Find more information and resources at http://www.conezonebc.com. #ConeZoneBC #RoadsideWorkersTimestamps:0:00 Introduction to the Cone Zone campaign0:14 Providing awareness about worksites and how drivers and workers can work together to keep those sites safe0:25 Collaborating with police for enforcement1:16 Ultimate goal of zero injuries for roadside workers in B.C. 1:57 Safety recommendations to drivers__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Continue to Follow Your COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2021-06-08 | UPDATE: As of April 8, 2022, employers are no longer required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and must follow communicable disease guidance instead. What are the components of communicable disease prevention and what are my responsibilities as an employer in British Columbia?Implement policies to support workers who have symptoms of a communicable disease so they can avoid being at the workplace when sick.Promote hand hygiene by providing hand hygiene facilities with appropriate supplies and reminding employees through policies and signage to wash their hands regularly and to use appropriate hygiene practices.Maintain a clean environment through routine cleaning processes.Ensure building ventilation is properly maintained and functioning as designed.Support employees in receiving vaccinations for vaccine-preventable conditions to the extent that you are able.It’s as important as ever that workers and employers stay focused on communicable disease safety protocols, even as more British Columbians add an extra layer of protection by getting vaccinated. For more information on communicable disease prevention in British Columbia, visit: worksafebc.com/en/covid-19 #LetsDoOurPartBC__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
COVID-19 Safety Plan Step 3: Develop and Communicate COVID-19 Policies | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2021-04-30 | UPDATE: As of April 8, 2022, employers are no longer required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and must follow communicable disease guidance instead.If you’re an employer in British Columbia, it’s important that you continue to review, update, and communicate your COVID-19 safety plans as conditions change. The third step in developing a workplace COVID-19 safety plan is to develop and communicate COVID-19 policies.Develop the necessary policies to manage your workplace, including policies around who can be at the workplace, how to address illness that arises at the workplace, and how workers can be kept safe in adjusted working conditions. Ensure your workplace policies align with guidance from the Provincial Health Officer.Have policies in place to support workers in receiving vaccinations to the extent that you are able, and clearly communicate these policies to workers. Have a working alone policy in place if needed: worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/working-aloneHave a work from home policy in place if needed: worksafebc.com/en/resources/health-safety/information-sheets/working-from-home-guide-keeping-workers-healthy-safe?lang=enEnsure an appropriate violence prevention program is in place if needed: worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/violenceLet’s stay committed to keeping workplaces in British Columbia healthy and safe.For more information on communicable disease prevention in British Columbia, visit: worksafebc.com/en/covid-19 __________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
2021 Day of Mourning Virtual Ceremony | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2021-04-28 | Every year on April 28, workers, families, employers, and others come together at events held around British Columbia to remember those who have lost their lives on the job. In this video, we gathered virtually to remember the 151 workers in B.C. who tragically died in 2020 due to workplace injury and disease.At WorkSafeBC, we are committed to preventing workplace injury and death through education, consultation, and enforcement. Every worker has the right to return home safe and healthy at the end of their work day, every day. Visit dayofmourning.bc.ca for information on how you can honour lives lost and renew your commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.#DayofMourningBCTimestamps:0:00 Intro to the 2021 Day of Mourning0:23 Welcome from Alec Dan, a member of the Musqueam Indian Band3:24 Harry Bains, MLA for Surrey-Newton and Minister of Labour 4:45 Anne Naser, President and CEO, WorkSafeBC 7:25 Laird Cronk, President, BC Federation of Labour9:16 Greg D’Avignon, President and CEO, Business Council of British Columbia12:23 Stephen Von Sychowski, President, Vancouver and District Labour Council14:00 Family speaker Avneet Sidhu shares her family’s story and life’s mission to work with the BC Federation of Labour and WorkSafeBC20:25 Moment of silence 21:15 Remembering those who lost their lives at work in British Columbia in 2020__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Incident Investigation: Fuel Tanker Explodes, Fatally Injuring Worker | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2021-04-27 | The presence of static electricity where a flammable liquid is being handled or used is an extreme workplace hazard and can lead to explosions and fire.This video slide show recreates an incident at a workplace in British Columbia where a fuel transfer worker was fatally injured when gasoline vapours were ignited by a spark from static electricity. It shows the importance of having effective bonding and grounding systems in place and the hazards of static electricity onboard fuel tankers, and provides information on industry best practices for fuel tanker loading procedures.Using animation and photos from an incident site, the video depicts the events that led to the incident, and describes the underlying factors and unsafe practices, and how the lack of an effective health and safety program contributed to the incident. It also emphasizes the importance of adopting effective control measures such as engineering controls to reduce the risk.For more information and resources on workplace safety for fuel transfer and bonding and grounding, visit https://www.worksafebc.com.Timestamps:0:00 Intro to the incident: gasoline vapours ignited during fuel transfer 0:45 How static electricity is generated in fuel tanker hoses1:14 Bonding and grounding to eliminate static electricity in a fuel delivery system1:52 Incident recreation2:58 Top-loading vs. bottom-loading methods and the safety advantages of bottom-loading3:48 Safe work practices for top-loading and splash-loading4:18 No way to check grounding and bonding4:55 Process for fuel transfer5:14 The components needed to start the fire5:38 The three likely sources of the static electricity spark6:27 The explosion and lack of fire control safety system7:13 The factors contributing to the fire7:44 Failure of the health and safety program to detect and control the hazard9:18 Engineering controls required for effective grounding and bondingView other incident investigation slide shows: youtube.com/watch?v=s6pXjAentDY&list=PLEA68E77FA552B096__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
COVID-19 Safety Plan Step 4: Educate and Train Your Workers | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2021-04-19 | UPDATE: As of April 8, 2022, employers are no longer required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and must follow communicable disease guidance instead.If you’re an employer in British Columbia, it’s important that you continue to review, update, and communicate your COVID-19 safety plans as conditions change. The fourth step in developing a workplace COVID-19 safety plan is to educate and train your workers.You must ensure that everyone entering the workplace knows how to keep themselves safe in your workplace. Have a training plan to ensure everyone is trained in workplace policies and procedures. Provide workers with policies for staying home when sick. Post signage at the workplace to communicate policies and procedures as required.Train supervisors on monitoring workers and the workplace to ensure policies and procedures are being followed. Let’s stay committed to keeping workplaces in British Columbia healthy and safe.For more information on communicable disease prevention in British Columbia, visit: worksafebc.com/en/covid-19 __________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
COVID-19 Safety Plan Step 1: Risk Assessment | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2021-04-19 | UPDATE: As of April 8, 2022, employers are no longer required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and must follow communicable disease guidance instead.If you’re an employer in British Columbia, it’s important that you continue to review, update, and communicate your COVID-19 safety plans as conditions change. The first step in developing a workplace COVID-19 safety plan is a risk assessment.Ensure you involve workers when assessing your workplace. Identify areas where there may be risks, either through close physical proximity or through contaminated surfaces. Involve workers, supervisors, and the joint occupational health and safety committee (or worker health and safety representative) if applicable. Identify areas where people gather, such as break rooms, production lines, and meeting rooms. Identify job tasks and processes where workers are close to one another or members of the public. This can occur in your workplace, in worker vehicles, or in other work locations if your workers travel offsite as part of their work.Identify the tools, machinery, and equipment that workers share while working. Identify surfaces that people touch often, such as doorknobs, elevator buttons, and light switches.Let’s stay committed to keeping workplaces in British Columbia healthy and safe.For more information on communicable disease prevention in British Columbia, visit: worksafebc.com/en/covid-19 __________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
COVID-19 Safety Plan Step 5: Monitor and Update | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2021-04-19 | UPDATE: As of April 8, 2022, employers are no longer required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and must follow communicable disease guidance instead.If you’re an employer in British Columbia, it’s important that you continue to review, update, and communicate your COVID-19 safety plans as conditions change. The fifth step in developing a workplace COVID-19 safety plan is to monitor your workplace and update plans as necessary.Things may change as your business operates. If you identify a new area of concern, or if it seems like something isn’t working, take steps to update your policies and procedures. Involve workers in this process. Have a plan in place to monitor risks. Make changes to your policies and procedures as necessary. Inform workers who to go to with health and safety concerns. When resolving safety issues, involve joint occupational health and safety committees (or worker health and safety representative) if applicable.Let’s stay committed to keeping workplaces in British Columbia healthy and safe.For more information on communicable disease prevention in British Columbia, visit: worksafebc.com/en/covid-19 __________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
COVID-19 Safety Plan Step 2: Implement Measures to Reduce Transmission | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2021-04-19 | UPDATE: As of April 8, 2022, employers are no longer required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and must follow communicable disease guidance instead.If you’re an employer in British Columbia, it’s important that you continue to review, update, and communicate your COVID-19 safety plans as conditions change. The second step in developing a workplace COVID-19 safety plan is to implement measures to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.Review industry-specific protocols on worksafebc.com to determine whether any are relevant to your industry. You may need to identify and implement additional protocols if the posted protocols don’t address all risks to your workers. Involve workers, supervisors, and the joint occupational health and safety committee (or worker representative). Stay up to date on orders and guidance issued by the Provincial Health Officer.Seek out information from your health and safety association or other professional and industry associations.Let’s stay committed to keeping workplaces in British Columbia healthy and safe.For more information on communicable disease prevention in British Columbia, visit: worksafebc.com/en/covid-19 __________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Food Trucks and Propane Safety: Soap Test | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2021-04-06 | Propane can be a serious risk on food trucks and other types of mobile kitchens. If the propane leaks it can cause an explosion.This food truck safety video shows you how to perform a soap test whenever you set up at a new location to make sure your propane system isn’t leaking. Conducting a soap test is a simple and effective way to find out if you have a propane leak. A few minutes is all it takes to confirm the safety of your propane system.View related videos here: youtube.com/watch?v=rHRwS2B3Vv0&list=PLUyWkHwckhS6_Y2ODb6ANC4IZrpbhFbBv&index=1&t=0s Find more information and resources on working safely in the food and beverage industry: worksafebc.com/tourism-hospitality #FoodTruckSafetyTimestamps:0:00 Intro to propane safety soap tests0:16 Keep a spray bottle of water and soapy water in your food truck or mobile kitchen0:25 The four-step soap test for leaks in your propane system1:41 What to do if you don’t detect a leak but still smell gas__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Food Trucks and Propane Safety: Hazards on the Move | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2021-04-06 | This food truck safety video shows the steps you can take to make sure your propane tanks are safe before you move your truck. Propane gas systems used in food trucks and other types of mobile kitchens are exposed to stresses such as vibration and movement on a daily basis. By taking steps to make sure your propane tanks are safe before you move your food truck, and by conducting safety checks when you set up, you can help keep your workers and your business safe. View related videos here: youtube.com/watch?v=rHRwS2B3Vv0&list=PLUyWkHwckhS6_Y2ODb6ANC4IZrpbhFbBv&index=2 Find more information and resources on working safely in the food and beverage industry: worksafebc.com/tourism-hospitality #FoodTruckSafetyTimestamps:0:00 Intro to propane safety checks before you move your food truck0:38 Step 1: Check the lines0:50 Step 2: Make sure the equipment is working properly0:57 Step 3: Do a soap test__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Food Trucks and Propane Safety: Warning Signs | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2021-04-06 | Propane can be a serious risk on food trucks and other types of mobile kitchens. When propane leaks and builds up inside the truck, it can be ignited by an open flame, hot surfaces or oil, electrical equipment, or other ignition source, causing an explosion. Leaks are one of the top hazards for food truck owners and operators. This food truck safety video shows how to spot the warning signs of a propane leak in your food truck and learn what to do in the event of a suspected leak.Pay attention to the warning signs when it comes to propane tanks on food trucks and help keep everyone safe. View related videos here: youtube.com/watch?v=rHRwS2B3Vv0&list=PLUyWkHwckhS6_Y2ODb6ANC4IZrpbhFbBv&index=2 Find more information and resources on working safely in the food and beverage industry: worksafebc.com/tourism-hospitality #FoodTruckSafetyTimestamps:0:00 Intro to propane safety on food trucks0:13 Warning signs of a propane leak on a food truck0:26 What to do if you suspect a propane leak on your food truck 0:52 Importance of maintenance schedules and regular soap tests__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Meet Occupational Safety Officer Shane Campbell (Manufacturing) | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2021-01-12 | In our Meet Our People video series, get a behind-the-scenes look at what WorkSafeBC occupational safety officers do to help employers create safer working environments in B.C. Our occupational safety officers like Shane Campbell, working out of the Prince George, B.C. office, have devoted their careers to health and safety.In this video, Shane talks about his work in the manufacturing industry and his role in our process safety team. He stresses the importance of building trust to find positive safety solutions with employees and employers alike. We find out more about occupational health and safety officer responsibilities, and how his conversations with employers can help them improve their safety processes and create safer environments for their workers.Are you looking for a career in occupational safety at WorkSafeBC? Join our Prevention Services team as an occupational safety officer or occupational hygiene officer and help build safer and healthier workplaces in British Columbia. worksafebc.com/careersTimestamps:0:00 Meet Occupational Safety Officer Shane Campbell0:23 The process safety team working with pulp and paper mills and smelters1:11 Introducing process safety to Cariboo Pulp & Paper 1:24 The importance of safeguarding 1:59 Building relationships 2:28 The value of WorkSafeBC in providing education and consultation3:05 Shane's favourite parts of working for WorkSafeBC’s Prevention Services team__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Kinetic Energy Risk Management: Case Study | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2020-12-15 | Kinetic energy is energy generated by an object in motion. Even after equipment is shut down and locked out, kinetic energy may still be present and hazardous to workers. It takes a while for equipment to come to a complete stop, whether it’s a saw or a chipper head or a disc.This video shows how the team at West Fraser’s sawmill in Quesnel, B.C. collaborated with British Columbia’s Manufacturing Advisory Group (MAG) to reduce the risk of kinetic energy through innovative controls that go beyond regulatory requirements.This educational video can be used as a training tool to illustrate the importance of risk assessments, safeguarding, and collaboration in manufacturing workplaces.Watch our kinetic energy awareness video: youtu.be/hvqO0B-KqP4 To learn more about controlling hazardous energy in your workplace, visit worksafebc.com/lockout.#KineticEnergyTimestamps:0:00 Intro to West Fraser’s sawmill in Quesnel1:03 Sawmill hazards1:30 Kinetic energy hazards1:58 Working with a WorkSafeBC occupational safety officer 2:35 Working with B.C.’s Manufacturing Advisory Group (MAG)3:10 Implementing controls on canter equipment & innovating beyond traditional procedures4:15 Automated system takes human error out of the equation5:02 Employees embracing the kinetic energy safeguarding system5:40 An example of industry working together to solve a problem__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
What Is Potential Energy and What Are the Hazards? | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2020-12-15 | Potential energy is energy that is stored in an object and can be dangerous to workers when released unexpectedly. This video is a helpful training tool that describes sources of potential energy in your workplace, and illustrates ways to control potential energy to reduce the risk to workers. Employers are responsible for ensuring sources of potential energy are identified, controlled, blocked, or released and verified to be in a zero energy state before working on or around the equipment.Watch our video on kinetic energy, a related hazard: youtu.be/hvqO0B-KqP4 To learn more about lockout and de-energization, visit worksafebc.com/lockout.#PotentialEnergyTimestamps:0:00 Defining potential energy0:24 Examples of potential energy0:48 Hazards when potential energy is released unexpectedly1:16 How to control sources of potential energy1:42 Sources of potential energy can be hidden inside machinery2:26 Employer responsibilities for identifying and controlling potential energy__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
What Is Kinetic Energy and What Are the Hazards? | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2020-12-15 | Even after equipment is shut down and locked out, kinetic energy may still be present and dangerous to workers. This video is a helpful training tool that describes what kinetic energy is, identifies potential sources in the workplace, and illustrates controls you can implement to reduce the risk to workers. Some sources of kinetic energy in the workplace may be hidden from view inside machinery, which can be hazardous if not identified and controlled. Other pieces of equipment may be moving so fast that it’s hard to see if it’s in motion, such as a circular blade or a roller. Employers are responsible for implementing controls to ensure all kinetic energy is dissipated before workers interact with equipment.Watch our kinetic energy risk management video: youtu.be/JYzitvRAZRw Watch our video on potential energy, a related hazard: youtu.be/XY0lFVK5-Io To learn more about lockout and de-energization, visit worksafebc.com/lockout.#KineticEnergyTimestamps:0:10 Defining kinetic energy0:26 Examples of kinetic energy0:37 Hazards of kinetic energy 1:52 Employer responsibilities for identifying and controlling kinetic energy__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Let’s Continue To Do Our Part, B.C. | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2020-11-13 | UPDATE: As of April 8, 2022, employers are no longer required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and must follow communicable disease guidance instead.Healthy and safe workplaces contribute to a safe and healthy province. As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and businesses resume operations in B.C., let’s continue to all do our part to reduce the risk of workplace transmission of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their workers, and have an obligation to comply with WorkSafeBC regulations and the Workers Compensation Act of British Columbia.Businesses in B.C. need to follow WorkSafeBC’s industry protocols and requirements, and develop safety plans that outline the policies, guidelines, and procedures that are in place to keep workers healthy and safe.For more information on communicable disease prevention in British Columbia, visit: worksafebc.com/en/covid-19__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Process Safety: Managing Risk in High-Hazard Sectors | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2020-09-16 | This video shows how two B.C. employers have incorporated process safety management into their operations to prevent catastrophic events and protect their workers, their assets, and their communities. Watch what Domtar in Kamloops, B.C. and Cariboo Pulp & Paper in Quesnel, B.C. have done to implement their process safety plans and the benefits these process safety management systems have had on their workers and their communities.In this video, you’ll see members of the Domtar and Cariboo Pulp & Paper teams share the steps that make their process safety management systems effective, including hazard analysis, engaging with workers, and regular system audits. This video also showcases how both employers have addressed a variety of hazards that their mill workers encounter regularly.For more information and resources on process safety management, visit http://www.worksafebc.com/processsafety. Timestamps:0:00 Intro to Cariboo Pulp & Paper in Quesnel, British Columbia0:46 Intro to Domtar in Kamloops, British Columbia1:04 Pulp and paper mill manufacturing hazards1:28 Process safety management systems to reduce hazards2:26 The first step in developing a process safety management system 3:06 Process hazard analysis nodes4:02 Eliminating a key hazard: liquid sulphur dioxide 4:40 Corporate commitments 5:23 Owning the process safety management system5:53 What other facilities can learn from Domtar and Cariboo Pulp & Paper6:43 How process safety improves the safety and well-being of workers and the community__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Lets Do Our Part, B.C. | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2020-05-27 | UPDATE: As of April 8, 2022, employers are no longer required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and must follow communicable disease guidance instead.When workplaces in B.C. are healthy and safe, they contribute to a safe and healthy province. As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and businesses resume operations in B.C., let’s all do our part to reduce the risk of workplace transmission of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.Businesses in B.C. need to follow WorkSafeBC’s industry protocols and requirements, and develop safety plans that outline the policies, guidelines, and procedures that are in place to keep workers healthy and safe.Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their workers, and have an obligation to comply with WorkSafeBC regulations and the Workers Compensation Act of British Columbia.For more information on communicable disease prevention in British Columbia, visit: worksafebc.com/en/covid-19 __________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
2020 Day of Mourning Virtual Ceremony | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2020-04-28 | Every year on April 28, workers, families, employers, and others come together at events held around British Columbia to remember those who have lost their lives on the job. In this video, we gathered virtually to remember the 140 workers in B.C. who died in 2019 due to workplace injury and disease.At WorkSafeBC, we are committed to preventing workplace injury and death through education, consultation, and enforcement. Every worker has the right to return home safe and healthy at the end of their work day, every day. Visit dayofmourning.bc.ca for information on how you can honour lives lost and renew your commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.#DayofMourningBCTimestamps:0:00 Intro to the 2020 Day of Mourning0:26 Harry Bains – MLA for Surrey-Newton and Minister of Labour2:35 Anne Naser – President and CEO, WorkSafeBC4:38 Laird Cronk – President, BC Federation of Labour5:45 Greg D’Avignon – President and CEO, Business Council of British Columbia6:32 Stephen Von Sychowski – President, Vancouver and District Labour Council7:07 Sadaf Abdul – Daughter of fatally injured worker (from 2019 ceremony)8:02 Mack Paul – Protocol Coordinator, Musqueam Indian Band8:50 Moment of silence__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Top of Dangerous Tree Strikes Faller WorkSafeBC 2020-03-13 | While falling a dangerous tree, a faller was struck by its top section and fatally injured. The tree was severely decayed, causing it to be unstable and to fall in an unintended direction.Manual tree falling is a high-risk activity that can result in serious injuries and deaths, especially when dangerous trees are involved. The incident described in this incident investigation slide show demonstrates the importance of properly assessing a dangerous tree before deciding how to manage it.
Layout Planning: A Focus on Faller Safety | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2020-03-05 | This layout planning safety video illustrates hazards that layout engineers identify during their planning process, and explains how these risks can be reduced through cutblock design to improve health and safety for hand fallers. This video also highlights the value of communication and collaboration between layout engineers and harvesting crews.Watch as hand fallers and layout engineers discuss their experiences working in forestry in British Columbia, and hear from WorkSafeBC occupational safety officers about hazards in the industry. Workplace health and safety is everyone's responsibility. If you’re a forestry employer operating in B.C., you have a responsibility to create and manage a healthy and safe workplace that follows the latest guidance on forestry safety from WorkSafeBC. If you're a worker, you have rights to a safe workplace – and responsibilities to protect your own and your co-workers’ safety. For more information and resources from WorkSafeBC on health and safety in forestry, visit worksafebc.com/forestry. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction to layout planning and the impact on fallers2:07 Faller isolation hazards, need for evacuation plans3:14 Small opening hazards4:13 Challenges with non-linear boundaries5:21 Retention area planning to reduce risks6:15 Tree lean hazards7:52 Effect of rock bluffs on faller safety and evacuation routes9:31 Communication and collaboration between the planning phase and the harvesting phase__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Dad’s Taxi: Piotr McKorcza’s Story | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2020-02-27 | This video shows how Piotr McKorcza regained freedom and independence through emerging technology after a work-related motor vehicle incident.Thanks to a modified van from the WorkSafeBC Special Care Services team and support from Vancouver’s G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Piotr was able to get back behind the wheel. He can now spend more time helping his kids get to their after school activities in the family car they call “dad’s taxi.” See how Piotr persevered through intensive cognitive and competency testing, including driving lessons using joystick technology, and see how his story can inspire other injured workers in B.C. on their road to recovery.Learn more about WorkSafeBC’s vocational rehabilitation services, and how we help seriously injured workers receive the long-term care and support they need: worksafebc.com/en/claims/benefits-services/vocational-rehabilitation Timestamps:0:00 Piotr's story3:00 Seeking solutions to regain independence 4:02 Driving evaluation and instruction5:44 A rewarding part of the job for WorkSafeBC case managers6:31 Increased independence for injured workers__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Carpenter Falls off Ladder, Then Through Opening in Floor WorkSafeBC 2019-10-30 | Using animation and photos taken from the actual incident site, a WorkSafeBC investigating officer explains the events that led to a carpenter falling 29 feet through unguarded and uncovered floor openings of a building under renovation.
Meet Occupational Safety Officer John Ligtenberg (Forestry) | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2019-10-12 | In our Meet Our People video series, get a behind-the-scenes look at what WorkSafeBC occupational safety officers do to help employers create safer working environments in B.C.In this video, John Ligtenberg, working out of the Kamloops, B.C. office, talks about the diversity of hazards in forestry and the importance of building relationships to find positive safety solutions. Watch as we find out more about John’s responsibilities and duties as an occupational health and safety officer and how he works with employers in the forestry industry and takes great pride in understanding their struggles and identifying opportunities for improvement. We learn what John enjoys about the job and what a successful day looks like when providing information and guidance to better help employers effectively manage risk in this high-hazard sector.Are you looking for a career in occupational safety at WorkSafeBC? Join our Prevention Services team as an occupational safety officer or occupational hygiene officer and help build safer and healthier workplaces in British Columbia. worksafebc.com/careersTimestamps:0:00 Meet Occupational Safety Officer John Ligtenberg0:26 Understanding struggles in the forestry industry0:48 A typical day in the life of an occupational safety officer in the forestry industry1:05 Hazards in the forestry sector1:16 Building relationships and working with employers to achieve compliance1:48 Identifying what success looks like2:12 Making a difference in the workplace__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Meet Occupational Safety Officer Shylo Smith (Bullying and Harassment) | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2019-10-12 | In our Meet Our People video series, get a behind-the-scenes look at what WorkSafeBC occupational safety officers do to help employers create safer working environments in B.C.In this video, Shylo Smith, working out of the Nanaimo, B.C. office, explains how he helps workers by looking into their concerns and ensuring that employers understand their obligation to address bullying and harassment in the workplace.Providing guidance and direction for workers going through a workplace harassment or bullying situation in their workplace is a key part of what occupational safety officers like Shylo do. We see how his work, and the work of other WorkSafeBC occupational safety officers, makes a difference to the workers who need help and to the employers who need assistance establishing bullying and harassment policies. Shylo shares a story about how talking with a worker and allowing them to be heard led to a positive outcome for all involved. He also explains how bullying has a ripple effect throughout the whole workplace, and can lead to lost productivity, anxiety, and depression. However, if dealt with correctly and the employer steps in, people know they are being supported, which creates a positive impact. Shylo feels that the best part about his job is seeing when employers try to make improvements to reduce bullying and harassment in the workplace so it benefits everyone. Are you looking for a career in occupational safety at WorkSafeBC? Join our Prevention Services team as an occupational safety officer or occupational hygiene officer and help build safer and healthier workplaces in British Columbia. worksafebc.com/careersTimestamps:0:00 Meet Occupational Safety Officer Shylo Smith0:47 Meaningful and difficult work1:42 The effects of bullying and harassment in the workplace2:03 Doing something about it2:45 The best part about Shylo's job__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Meet Occupational Safety Officer Bruce Logan (Commercial Fishing) | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2019-10-12 | In our Meet Our People video series, get a behind-the-scenes look at what WorkSafeBC occupational safety officers do to help employers create safer working environments in B.C.Occupational safety officers like Bruce Logan are passionate about safety in the fishing and marine industry. Working out of the Richmond, B.C. office as part of the marine team, Bruce shows us how he conducts at-sea inspections and dockside safety inspections. While the marine team’s biggest focus is the fishing industry, they also look at tugs and barge safety, commercial diving safety, and safety in ecotourism in British Columbia. Bruce states that building relationships and being a part of the whole picture is a key part of helping to keep the commercial fishing industry aware about health and safety in the workplace. He explains how, through education and enforcement, he and his team are showing what sustainable compliance looks like and how personal flotation devices (PFDs) and life jackets save lives. The team also emphasizes the importance of regularly running drills associated with emergencies and ensuring boat owners have written procedures in place.Are you looking for a career in occupational safety at WorkSafeBC? Join our Prevention Services team as an occupational safety officer or occupational hygiene officer and help build safer and healthier workplaces in British Columbia. worksafebc.com/careersTimestamps:0:00 Meet Occupational Safety Officer Bruce Logan0:41 Dockside inspections and at-sea inspections0:50 Cultivating relationships and being a part of the culture2:04 Focus on the use of personal flotation devices2:34 Making a difference in the fishing industry__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
2019 Day of Mourning Vancouver Ceremony | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2019-04-28 | Every year on April 28, workers, families, employers, and others come together at events held around British Columbia to remember those who have lost their lives on the job. The 2019 Day of Mourning Vancouver ceremony took place at Jack Poole Plaza on April 28, with the Olympic Cauldron lit in honour of the day. We gathered to honour the 131 workers in British Columbia who tragically died in 2018 due to workplace injury and disease.At WorkSafeBC, we are committed to preventing workplace injury and death through education, consultation, and enforcement. Every worker has the right to return home safe and healthy at the end of their work day, every day. Visit dayofmourning.bc.ca for information on how you can honour lives lost and renew your commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.#DayofMourningBCTimestamps:0:00 Intro to the 2019 Day of Mourning0:42 Brian Erickson – Interim President and CEO, WorkSafeBC7:09 Laird Cronk – President, BC Federation of Labour13:44 Greg D’Avignon – President and CEO, Business Council of British Columbia21:30 Mike Shaw – Injured worker33:59 Sadaf Abdul – Daughter of a fatally injured worker43:10 Closing statements from Brynn Bourke, BC Building Trades__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Protect Your Hearing: What Noise Does to Your Ears | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2019-04-05 | Hearing loss can seriously affect your lifestyle. Watch this video to find out what workplace noise does to your ears, what you can do to prevent noise-induced hearing loss, and how hearing loss can affect your daily life. Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent but preventable. This is a useful training tool to remind all young workers and experienced workers in British Columbia to wear the appropriate hearing protection in the workplace. When hazardous noise can’t be reduced by other means, your employer is responsible for providing appropriate hearing protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs. If you don’t have the appropriate hearing protection, speak to your supervisor before starting work. Always wear hearing protection while working in a loud environment. View other videos in this hearing loss prevention video series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyWkHwckhS5YaN-M8dKSpafji2EcFKQELearn more about hearing loss prevention at work here: worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/noise/hearing-loss-preventionTimestamps:0:00 The effects of noise-induced hearing loss0:47 What causes hearing loss?1:35 Hearing protection at work__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.comLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Protect Your Hearing: Intensity and Duration of Noise | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2019-04-05 | Hearing loss can seriously affect your lifestyle. Watch this hearing loss prevention video to find out how workplace noise can damage your ears and what you can do to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. In this video, we see examples of hazardous noise levels faced by bartenders and other workers in the hospitality industry. We also see examples of noise exposure levels and noise exposure limits, and the time it takes to experience noise-induced hearing loss from a variety of different noises.Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent but preventable. When hazardous noise cannot be reduced by other means, employers are responsible for providing appropriate hearing protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs. Always wear hearing protection while working in a loud environment, whether in hospitality, construction, or any environment where you’re exposed to loud or continuous noise. Please note that various noisy workplaces are shown in this video. While forklifts in sawmills and manufacturing plants can exceed safe noise levels, those in warehouses often measure below 85 dBA Lex.View other videos in this hearing loss prevention video series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyWkHwckhS5YaN-M8dKSpafji2EcFKQELearn more about hearing loss prevention at work here: worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/noise/hearing-loss-prevention Timestamps:0:00 Examples of noise-induced hearing loss0:50 Examples of noise exposure and noise exposure limits1:12 How long does it take to damage your hearing in a nightclub?1:50 Benefits of hearing protection in a loud environment__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.comLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Protect Your Hearing: How to Use Earplugs | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2019-04-05 | Hearing loss can seriously affect your lifestyle. Watch this video to find out how working in a loud environment can damage your hearing, and how the proper use of hearing protection such as foam earplugs can prevent noise-induced hearing loss. In this hearing loss prevention video, we show you how loud environments – such as a spin studio – could lead to noise-induced hearing loss. We also show you how to use foam hearing protection safely.Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent but preventable. Always wear hearing protection while working in a loud environment. These environments could be in fitness and recreation, hospitality, or any other industry where you’re exposed to loud or continuous noise. View other videos in this hearing loss prevention video series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyWkHwckhS5YaN-M8dKSpafji2EcFKQELearn more about hearing loss prevention at work here: worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/noise/hearing-loss-preventionTimestamps:0:00 Introduction to noise-induced hearing loss1:02 How to insert earplugs properly__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.comLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Helping Injured Workers Return to Work: Doug Stone’s Story | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2019-02-27 | Doug Stone, a logging truck driver in B.C.’s interior for over 30 years, sustained a shoulder injury that could have ended his career. This video shows how WorkSafeBC’s vocational rehabilitation team worked with Doug and his employer to help him get back to the job he loves by finding innovative solutions to help make his working day as accessible and pain free as possible and prevent further shoulder injuries.To learn more about WorkSafeBC’s vocational rehabilitation services, visit worksafebc.com/en/claims/benefits-services/vocational-rehabilitation.Timestamps:0:00 Meet Doug Stone0:19 The dangers of log truck driving0:35 Doug's injury at work1:00 Returning to work after an injury1:30 Working with CanAssist to find innovative solutions to help injured workers return to work2:06 An employer committed to helping Doug get back to work2:55 Retaining experienced workers4:05 Support from WorkSafeBC vocational rehabilitation services__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Arvinds Story: Long-Haul Truck Driver Safety – Three-Point Contact | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2019-02-08 | Truck drivers face hazards on the job every day, hazards that don’t even involve driving. Meet Arvind: Part-time farmer, long-haul truck driver, hockey dad. Watch what happens when his life takes a bad turn after he falls while exiting the cab of his truck. Falls from height are a leading cause of injury for commercial drivers. One in three falls happen when the driver enters or exits the cab. In this long-haul truck driver safety video, we see how one simple mistake could lead to serious injury and why you always need to use three points of contact. How can I prevent falls?By following the safe work practices listed below, you can help reduce your risk of injury:• Always maintain three points of contact. This means keeping two hands and one foot — or two feet and one hand — on the vehicle or equipment at all times.•Use the features built into your truck: handholds, footholds, steps, running boards, and traction strips.• Always face the truck and keep your weight evenly distributed.• Make sure your equipment is stationary before mounting or dismounting.• Climb up and down slowly — no matter what the delivery pressures might be.• Never climb up or down while holding an object.• Never jump down from your truck.• Avoid using the door frame as a handhold or the wheel hubs or tires as a step.• Take time to clean the work areas of your truck and trailer. Keep handholds and footholds clear of mud, snow, grease, and other materials that can increase the risk of slips, trips, and falls. This video is supported by SafetyDriven, Trucking Safety Council of BC. Visit our Commercial trucking page on worksafebc.com to learn more about reducing the risk of injury and to view the latest health and safety resources for commercial trucking, including a safety bulletin on maintaining three points of contact and other safety tips to reduce the risk of falls: worksafebc.com/commercial-trucking__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Donnas Story: Delivery Truck Driver Safety – Pry Bars | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2019-02-08 | Truck drivers face hazards on the job every day, hazards that don’t even involve driving. Meet Donna: Mom, delivery truck driver, amateur tennis player. Watch what happens when her life takes a bad turn after she’s struck by a pry bar while securing a load on her truck. In this delivery truck driver safety video, we see how simple mistakes could lead to serious injury and why you always need to secure your load safely by using the proper pry bar for the job, wearing gloves, and positioning yourself correctly while cinching the straps. Working in commercial trucking involves some actions or movements that can put you at risk of sprains, strains, or other injuries. How do I use a pry bar safely?One way you can reduce your risk of injury is by working from a balanced position:• Make sure your body is not directly over it. • Stand facing the bar with your legs shoulder width apart. • Grasp the pry bar with both hands and wrap your fingers around the bar in a tight grip. Consider the following additional tips to reduce the risk of injuring yourself while using a pry bar to cinch the straps:• Wear gloves to help you keep a good grip on the bar• Ensure you use the right tool• Be aware of your environmentThis video is supported by SafetyDriven, Trucking Safety Council of BC.Visit our Commercial trucking page on worksafebc.com to learn more about reducing the risk of injury and to view the latest health and safety resources for commercial trucking, including an information sheet with ways to safely use a pry bar to cinch the straps: worksafebc.com/commercial-trucking__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Joes Story: Short-Haul Truck Driver Safety – Landing Gear | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2019-02-08 | Truck drivers face hazards on the job every day, hazards that don’t even involve driving. Meet Joe: Dog-father, short-haul truck driver, cooking show enthusiast. Watch what happens when his life takes a bad turn after he injures his back while operating the landing gear on his trailer. In this short-haul truck driver safety video, we see how one simple mistake could lead to serious injury – and why you always need to operate the landing gear on a commercial truck correctly. Working in commercial trucking involves some actions or movements that can put you at risk of sprains, strains, or other injuries. How do I operate landing gear safely? One way you can reduce your risk of injury is by working from a balanced position and alternating positions to put less strain on your body when manually cranking the handle. Examples of good positions include:• Standing facing the handle with both hands gripping the handle• Standing facing the trailer with one hand on the trailer to support your body and one hand on the handle• Wrapping all your fingers around the handle in a tight grip – never spin with one finger Consider the following additional tips to reduce the risk of injuring yourself when working with landing gear: • Use the right gear• Maintain your landing gear• Use mechanical aids• Release the fifth wheel safely• Be aware of your environment• Wear your personal protective equipment (PPE) This video is supported by SafetyDriven, Trucking Safety Council of BC. Visit our Commercial trucking page on worksafebc.com to learn more about reducing the risk of injury and to view the latest health and safety resources for commercial trucking, including an information sheet with ways to work safely with landing gear: worksafebc.com/commercial-trucking__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.com#WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafetyLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Kelowna Roofing Firm Takes Safety to New Heights | WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC 2019-01-14 | Watch as a Kelowna, B.C. roofing firm discusses the benefits of working alongside WorkSafeBC, and how a good safety program reduced their staff turnover and improved their business performance.Howard Pfefferle, owner and general manager of Roof Doctor, and his team have taken Roof Doctor from a company with health and safety challenges to a local industry leader in the Okanagan.In this video, we see how Howard’s attitude toward health and safety evolved, and how a more focused approach to health and safety has had a profound effect on staff morale, safety, and client referrals. Pfefferle says that working with a WorkSafeBC occupational safety officer opened his eyes to the business benefits of a good safety program.For information and resources on construction safety in British Columbia, visit worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/industries/construction.Timestamps:0:00 Introducing Roof Doctor0:18 A lax attitude toward safety1:02 Working with a WorkSafeBC prevention officer1:25 Implementing roofing safety programs and faller safety2:30 The company owner was the biggest obstacle3:00 Fully evaluating worker safety at Roof Doctor4:08 No staff turnover thanks to comprehensive safety program4:20 Understanding the value of health and safety in the workplace4:52 The turnaround in attitude and a safer workplace__________________________________________________________We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/user/WorkSafeBC?sub_confirmation=1Find us on social media:Twitter: twitter.com/worksafebcInstagram: instagram.com/worksafebcFacebook: facebook.com/worksafebcLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/worksafebcVisit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: worksafebc.comLegal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: worksafebc.com/en/legal/copyright-and-trademark. Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
Worker Pulled into Ground by Quicksand Condition WorkSafeBC 2018-12-03 | At a sewer construction site, a worker was pulled down and trapped in the ground when a quicksand condition developed under his feet.
