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Young Workers in Manufacturing Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 399 seconds Download high quality version here: http://tinyurl.com/4 m5eny Michael Lovett lost his leg in a sawmill accident in 1999. He was just 18 years old. In this short video, Michael and a WorkSafeBC officer provide a perspective on what employers can - and should - do to prevent more tragedies like this. Related: allsectors, bc, forestry, manufacturing, worksafe, worksafebc, youngworker |
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Setting the standard: Helicopter logging Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 1034 seconds Download high quality version here: http://tinyurl.co m/37fwtt This video focuses on hillside and log landing hazards, correct procedures, and safety standards. Related: allsectors, bc, forestry, worksafe, worksafebc |
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Operator dies in skidder rollover Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 169 seconds Download high quality version here: http://tinyurl.com/3 g7lhv Skidder rolls 400 feet down slope. Damaged seat belt couldn't protect the operator. Related: bc, forestry, worksafe, worksafebc |
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Setting standards for safety: Mechanical harvesting Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 1163 seconds Download high quality version here: http://tinyurl.co m/2whcwk This video explores the key safety issues in the five phases of mechanical harvesting: worksite planning, safe work procedures, winter logging, guarding systems, and machine servicing. Related: allsectors, bc, forestry, worksafe, worksafebc |
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Young skier breaks his back Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 408 seconds Download high quality version here: http://tinyurl.com/6 dbegp While completing the site preparation for the Canadian Junior Nationals Josh took a test jump that changed his life, "I was doing a test jump and miscalculated my speed," says Josh. "I ended up going much too large and over-shot the landing hill. I landed chest first and folded in half like a scorpion." Related: allsectors, bc, smallbusiness, worksafe, worksafebc, youngworker |
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Fields of Vision: Pedestrian Safety around Forklifts Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 740 seconds Download a high quality version: http://tinyurl.com/6 grcey This video, in dramatic style, puts you into the driver's seat and shows you how difficult it is for the lift truck operators to see pedestrians. The video then outlines simple ways pedestrians can help lift truck drivers see them - and avoid a serious or fatal accident. Related: allsectors, bc, manufacturing, smallbusiness, worksafe, worksafebc |
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Confined spaces: deadly spaces Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 776 seconds This video is designed for municipal workers and illustrates the basic rules for working in confined spaces. Oxygen deficiency and other potential dangers are covered. In addition, the health effects and physical characteristics of toxic gases including carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, and methane are examined. Related: allsectors, bc, construction, forestry, manufacturing, smallbusiness, worksafe, worksafebc, youngworker |
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Excavations: A guide to safe work practices Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 1246 seconds Download high quality version here: http://tinyurl.co m/37quwh This video demonstrates the common hazards associated with excavations, plus the procedures for preparing and working in a trench. Related: allsectors, bc, construction, worksafe, worksafebc |
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Fall Protection Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 702 seconds Fall Protection highlights the need for fall protection systems in the workplace. With dramatic footage of accidents and computer animation, this video outlines the steps to develop safe practices when working from heights. Related: allsectors, bc, construction, worksafe, worksafebc |
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Worker pulled through woodchipper Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 166 seconds Download high quality version here: http://tinyurl.co m/2vp86m An accident investigation where a worker was pulled into a woodchipper. Related: servicesector, treetrimming, worksafebc |
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Ladder Safety Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 806 seconds High quality download here: http://tinyurl.co m/3b2cab Ladder Safety is a video designed to highlight the important safety procedures associated with ladder use on construction sites. The video uses classic B&W comedic film footage and computer graphic simulations to illustrate safe ladder techniques. Related: allsectors, bc, construction, manufacturing, smallbusiness, worksafe, worksafebc, youngworker |
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You're a Pro: Falls from ladders Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 120 seconds Download high quality version here: http://tinyurl.co m/2xk49g This video demonstrates the importance of providing and following proper instruction on ladder use. Related: allsectors, bc, construction, worksafe, worksafebc |
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A bright arc: A video guide to powerline safety Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 681 seconds Download high quality version here: http://tinyurl.co m/2nfafz This video deals with the dangers of working near overhead and underground powerlines. Dramatic footage and computer animation show what can happen if you or someone on your job site accidentally contacts an energized powerline. Related: allsectors, bc, construction, worksafe, worksafebc |
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Confined Spaces: Safe Yesterday, Deadly Today Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 202 seconds Identify the confined spaces in your workplace as a first step in reducing their hazard. Related: allsectors, bc, construction, forestry, manufacturing, smallbusiness, worksafe, worksafebc, youngworker |
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Apprenticeship for Safety Posted by: WorkSafeBC
Video duration: 390 seconds Download high quality version here: http://tinyurl.co m/5lamcz Safety is always a priority in the classroom, but it can sometimes be a challenge to work it into your instructional plans. WorkSafeBC has created a series of 6-minute safety talks for students in apprenticeship programs. They're designed to be given at the beginning of a class - or anywhere else they fit into the schedule. Related: allsectors, bc, construction, forestry, manufacturing, smallbusiness, worksafe, worksafebc, youngworker |
















