We Are WorkSafeBC
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At WorkSafeBC, we're dedicated to serving British Columbians with integrity, care, and compassion — one worker, one employer, one workplace at a time. Learn more about us: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us __________________________________________________________ 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: https://www.youtube.com/user/WorkSafe... Find us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/worksafebc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worksafebc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worksafebc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work... Visit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: https://www.worksafebc.com #WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafety Legal 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: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/legal/c.... 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
The forestry sector is important to many people in British Columbia. It employs about 43,000 British Columbians. These safety videos produced by WorkSafeBC provide employers and workers with resources and information on working safely in the forestry industry in British Columbia. You’ll find a selection of videos on the following topics: - Cable yarding - Supervision - Layout planning - Emergency response planning - Log transportation safety - Manual falling and bucking - Heli-logging - Young and new worker programs - Safe operation of forestry equipment - Faller training - Tree felling - Log loading - Sawmill safety - Incident investigations Workplace health and safety is everyone's responsibility. If you’re an employer operating in forestry 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 or supervisor, you have rights and responsibilities for a safe workplace. For the latest information from WorkSafeBC on health and safety in the B.C. forest industry, visit worksafebc.com/forestry.
These young worker videos encourage conversations around health and safety in the workplace. Young workers in British Columbia will find educational videos trusting your instincts on health and safety in the workplace, your right to ask questions about safety, and your right to refuse unsafe work. Employers and educators will find video resources created by WorkSafeBC to help you have open and honest conversations about safety with young people in British Columbia. You’ll find a selection of videos on: - Health and safety for young and new workers in British Columbia - Young worker safety in restaurants and hospitality - Young worker safety in construction - Young worker safety in manufacturing - Young worker safety in warehousing - Young worker safety in sawmills - Young worker safety in professional skiing and snowboarding - Hearing loss prevention for young workers - Incident investigations - #ListenToYourGut campaign These videos will help you have a better understanding of your roles and responsibilities around health and safety as a young or new worker, as well as the roles and responsibilities of your employer. Some facts about young workers in British Columbia: - On average 18 young workers are injured every day and 14 young workers are seriously injured every week. - Almost 20 percent of workplace incidents involving new workers occur during their first month on the job. For more information, visit worksafebc.com/youngworkers.
​​These incident investigation videos provide information on incidents where workers have been injured on the job in British Columbia. They provide details on safety issues and risks, and what preventative measures could have been implemented. They also offer insight into the causes of incidents that have happened in B.C. workplaces. These educational videos can be used for health and safety training across industry sectors from manufacturing to forestry, and from construction to hospitality. These videos are a helpful training tool when educating workers about dangers in the workplace and they serve as reminders for employers in British Columbia to provide adequate health and safety training for their workers. Findings from WorkSafeBC incident investigation reports can help employers and workers in British Columbia understand the factors that contribute to workplace injury so that similar incidents can be prevented in the future. They also illustrate what may be involved in WorkSafeBC’s incident investigation and reporting procedure. Everyone has a role to play when it comes to health and safety in the workplace, and it’s essential that employers and workers in B.C. are up to date on workplace risks and the latest health and safety information from WorkSafeBC. If you’re an employer in British Columbia, encourage your workers to identify safety concerns and report them to you or their supervisor as soon as possible. If you’re a worker, it’s important that you speak up about safety at work. Visit worksafebc.com and search for “incident investigations” for incident investigation reports.
In this series of short videos, you’ll meet WorkSafeBC occupational safety officers and occupational hygiene officers who are making a difference by helping businesses in B.C. create safer and healthier workplaces. You’ll get a glimpse into their working day routines and responsibilities, and you’ll hear what they love about their jobs. You’ll see how they build relationships with employers in British Columbia through consultation and enforcement, helping them reduce workplace injuries and keep workers and communities safe. The videos in this series profile the following officers: - Caity works with the forestry industry in the Kamloops region - Shane specializes in manufacturing and process safety, and works from our Prince George office - Bruce focuses on commercial fishing, diving, tugs and barges, and ecotourism out of Richmond - John works with the forestry industry out of our Kamloops office - Shylo focuses on preventing and addressing bullying and harassment, and works in the Nanaimo region - Terry works with the forestry industry out of our Courtenay office - Sanjesh works out of our Richmond office For more information about jobs at WorkSafeBC, visit worksafebc.com/careers.
Health care and social service workers in British Columbia face many hazards on the job. These videos are useful tools for health and safety training for workers to help reduce the risk of injury and disease in a range of B.C. workplaces, including acute care, long-term care, and home care. You’ll find a selection of videos on the following health and safety topics: - Assessing risks - Patient handling - Supervision - Dementia - Violence and aggression - Driving for work - Needlestick injuries - Communicable diseases Whether you’re a new health care worker or have years of experience, these videos will help you to stay safe on the job. By being proactive about safety, you can help to create a safer workplace for everyone. For more information and resources, visit worksafebc.com/healthcare.
These educational videos can be used for health and safety training on how exposure to hazardous materials and conditions can lead to occupational disease. They were developed for workers, contractors, and homeowners in British Columbia, and they encourage toolbox talks and safe work practices around exposure to harmful substances and conditions in the workplace. You’ll find a selection of videos on the following topics: - Asbestos - Silica - Noise - Mould - Chloramines - Isocyanates - Pesticides Employers in B.C. have a responsibility to keep workers safe from exposure to harmful conditions that cause occupational diseases. For information and resources, visit worksafebc.com/health-safety.

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Workers who drive for work or are exposed to traffic face risks everywhere they go. These educational videos are useful training tools when it comes to identifying and assessing the hazards workers should be aware of. The videos provide examples and testimonials from experienced drivers. They can be used in health and safety training for anyone who drives for work in British Columbia. They also provide up-to-date information and resources to help drivers reduce their risk of injury on the job. You’ll find a selection of videos on the following topics: - Distracted driving - Cone zones in B.C. - Log hauling - Flagger safety - Courier and delivery driver safety - Road safety and employer responsibilities - Ergonomics for short-haul and long-haul truck drivers - The benefits of safe driving practices for businesses Everyone has a role to play when it comes to health and safety in the workplace. Employers need to provide workers with training to ensure workers are informed of workplace risks and the latest health and safety information from WorkSafeBC. Visit worksafebc.com/driving for more information.
Commercial kitchens are fast-paced environments with many hazards. More than 60 percent of injuries in the food service industry in British Columbia involve kitchen workers. Common injuries for kitchen workers include burns, scalds, cuts, amputations, musculoskeletal injuries, and slips and falls. Some injuries can be fixed with a bandage, while others may require extensive time off work for recovery. These short kitchen safety videos demonstrate proper techniques for preventing worker injury when using equipment and performing common tasks. They feature well-known B.C. chefs who offer safety tips and lessons from their own experiences. Developed with the support of go2HR, the videos in this series offer advice from professionals and show the following kitchen safety topics: - Kitchen safety basics - Preventing cuts from knives - Preventing cuts from meat slicers - Preventing burns and scalds - Using deep fryers safely - Preventing slips, trips, and falls - Preventing lifting injuries If you’re an employer, it’s your responsibility under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation to make sure your workers are trained and know how to carry out all aspects of their job correctly. Whether you operate a small cafe or an institutional kitchen, these videos will help you provide important training, regardless of the size or location of your business. For more resources and information on working safely in commercial kitchens, visit worksafebc.com/tourism-hospitality.