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 Construction Accident Investigation

 
Worker falls after gutter hits power line
Ever worked around a power line and not recognized the hazard? This slide show illustrates how dangerous working around power lines can be. (1 min 57 s)
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 Housekeeping in Woodworking

 
Housekeeping in woodworking
Prevent slips, trips, falls, and injuries in your woodworking shop through simple housekeeping techniques. (1 min 46 s)
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 Accident Snapshot - Fly Rock from Blasting

 
"It was raining rocks!"
A quick look at what happened when things went wrong during a blasting operation. It literally "rained rocks." (1 min 27 s)
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 Oil and Gas Investigation

 
Worker killed while venting tanker
An accident investigation where a worker was struck by a pipe while venting a tanker. Includes an animation showing how the pipe blew off. (4 min 8 s)
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 Guarding for Woodworking

 
Guarding for woodworking
Effective point-of-operation safeguarding and safe work practices can help to prevent serious injuries when using table and panel saws. (4 min 40 s)
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 Asbestos in Demolition and Renovation

 
Does the house you're working on contain asbestos?
See some of the common places where asbestos can be found in a home. (5 min 10 s)
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 Garbage Truck Accident Investigation

 
Garbage truck strikes overpass, driver crushed
In this slide show, the accident investigation found that human factors played an important role. (5 min 6 s)
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 Building for 2010

 
Safety programs help keep workers safe
Innovative construction safety programs at the Vancouver Convention Centre expansion project. (2 min 7 s)
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 Construction Accident Investigation

 
Young construction worker dies from fall
Falls are a leading cause of fatalities in construction. In this slide show, a young worker died when he fell from a balcony. (3 min 1 s)
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 WorkSafeBC Lift/Lower Calculator

 
Learn about our new lifting calculator
Ever wondered whether a weight was safe to lift? Our new lifting calculator helps estimate whether a lift has a low, moderate, or high risk of injury. (1 min 13 s)
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 Lockout for Woodworking

 
Lockout for woodworking
De-energizing woodworking machinery when doing maintenance prevents injury. See the basic steps for locking out. (2 min 42 s)
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 Woodchipper Accident Investigation

 
Worker pulled through woodchipper
An accident investigation where a worker died after being pulled into a woodchipper. The accident is described using the actual photos from the scene. (2 min 43 s)
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 Excavator Accident Investigation

 
Worker survives excavator rollover
A rollover crushed and deformed the cab of this excavator. Miraculously, the worker survived. (2 min 16 s)
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 Safety for Retailers

 
How to prevent violence
Every year, there are many violent incidents in retail. However, there are things you can do to prevent violence. (2 min 14 s)
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 Tire Accident Investigation

 
Workers killed while servicing tires
Tires can explode with devastating force. This slide show profiles three serious tire accidents. (2 min 47 s)
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 Washing Hands Saves Lives

 
Disease prevention: It's in your hands
Corrina Hellens, Occupational Health Nurse, demonstrates how to wash your hands properly to prevent the spread of infection. (2 min 29 s)
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 Tractor Accident Investigation

 
Farmer crushed under tractor's tires
Slide show of an accident investigation of a tragic accident where a farm worker was killed. (1 min 37 s)
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 Waterjet Accident Investigation

 
Worker dies while using industrial pressure washer
Slide show of an accident investigation where a worker died while operating a high-powered pressure washer. (2 min 51 s)
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 Forklift Accident Investigation

 
Forklift tips over, crushing operator
Slide show of an accident investigation where a forklift operator died when his forklift tipped over. (1 min 52 s)
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 H2S Accident Investigation

 
Truck driver almost killed by H2S
Slide show of an accident investigation where the driver of the tanker truck was almost killed by deadly H2S gases in the atmosphere while filling his tank. (2 min 28 s)
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 Forestry Accident Investigation

 
Broken chain link almost kills worker
Slide show of an accident investigation where a worker was almost killed when the link from a broken harvester chain shot through the window of the harvester. (2 min 7 s)
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 Personal Optional Protection - David Fushtey

 
Protect yourself with workplace insurance
David Fushtey is a self-employed sculptor. He recognizes the benefits of working safely and of Personal Optional Protection (POP). POP is insurance that can protect you against wage loss if you are injured or contract a disease as a result of your work. (2 min 16 s)
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 Personal Optional Protection - Leigh Kitsch

 
Protect yourself with workplace insurance
Leigh Kitsch, owner of a laser hair removal salon talks about why she chose to sign up for Personal Optional Protection. (1 min 57 s)
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