In 2009, traffic controller Jennifer Beauregard
was struck by an SUV with such dreadful impact that she was propelled
5 metres in the air and more than 30 metres down the road. She suffered
brain damage, facial injuries, a shattered pelvis, and many other
injuries. Initial reports indicated she wasn’t expected to live.
Jennifer shares her story in an effort to prevent similar tragedies. (1 min 04s)
Asbestos is a tough, heat-resistant mineral
that was added to the building materials of many older homes. It can
pose health hazards to workers and homeowners who renovate or demolish
those homes. This animation shows how asbestos fibres could damage
lung tissue and lead to lung disease. (2 min 16 s)
Silica is a common substance found in sand,
rock, and building materials such as concrete and brick. Cutting,
grinding, or drilling these materials releases dangerous crystalline
silica dust into the air. This video shows how breathing in silica
dust can cause permanent damage to the lungs. (2 min 01s)
This video shows how mould can grow quickly
on damp materials such as cardboard, paper, wood, and drywall. As
mould grows, it releases spores into the air. Exposure to mould spores
can affect your health, especially if you have allergies, asthma,
or a weak immune system. (1 min 48s)
Single drywall sheets may not be much of
a hazard, but when several sheets are stacked together their combined
weight can be enough to cause serious injury or even death. This video
shows the danger and what you can do to store these materials safely. (1 min 36
s)
Single sheets of glass may not seem like
much of a hazard, but when several sheets are stacked together their
combined weight can be enough to cause serious injury or even death.
This video shows the danger and what you can do to store these materials
safely. (1 min 34 s)
Care for Those Who Care for You (Violence in Health Care)
Health care workers suffer ten times more violence-related injuries
than the general workforce. In October 2008, an ad campaign was launched
on Vancouver Island to raise public awareness about the impacts of
violence on health care workers. Three "ice hockey" television
spots ran for a month as part of the "Care For Those Who Care
For You" campaign. WorkSafeBC partnered with the Vancouver Island
Health Authority, BC Nurses' Union, Health Sciences Association, Hospital
Employees' Union, Occupational Health & Safety Agency for Healthcare,
and BC's Ministry of Health Services on this pilot project.
The terms hazard identification and risk
assessment are used a lot when talking about workplace safety.
But what exactly are hazards and risks? This video explains what these
two words mean and the difference between the two. (1 min 59 s)
WorkSafeBC and the United Fishermen and Allied Workers
Union co-produced Beachline Safety to help introduce inexperienced
beach crews to safe beachwork practices. The 30-minute training video
consists of four segments that show how beachline operations work,
from the beach to the seiner. The segments describe specific beachwork
techniques, including how to deal safely with common problems such
as jammed knots when letting go. (27 min 36 s)
Note: This DVD was converted from a 1996 video.
Some of the fishing techniques that are described are no longer practiced
because of changes in the fishery.
Warning: Graphic content may not be suitable for all viewers.
Building materials such as drywall and glass can cause serious injuries
if they’re stored or handled improperly. These two short videos
show the danger and what you can do to handle these materials safely.
Single sheets of glass may not seem like
much of a hazard, but when several sheets are stacked together their
combined weight can be enough to cause serious injury or even death.
This video shows the danger and what you can do to store these materials
safely. (1 min 34 s)
Single drywall sheets may not be much of
a hazard, but when several sheets are stacked together their combined
weight can be enough to cause serious injury or even death. This video
shows the danger and what you can do to store these materials safely. (1 min 36
s)
As part of BC Youth Week, WorkSafeBC, the City of Richmond, and the BC Youth Week committee co-hosted a youth event at West Richmond Community Centre/Hugh Boyd Secondary School on May 6, 2009.
Professional athletes Jamie Stoddard from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Konrad Wasiela of the Saskatchewan Roughriders were on hand, as were world champion sit-skier Josh Dueck and gold medal wheelchair athlete Jessica Des Mazes, both of whom were seriously injured in workplace accidents. There were also performances by rock bands, a barbeque, games, and interactive safety exhibits.
The goal was to provide youth with a fun, hands-on experience that
would help teach them about workplace health and safety. (2 min 58
s)
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Champions of Courage
A story of hope and inspiration - Josh
and Jessica were seriously injured in workplace accidents, and went
on to become world-class athletes and powerful voices for workplace
safety. Josh is the world sit-ski champion who’ll be vying for
the gold at the upcoming Paralympic Games, and Jessica is a member
of Canada’s Women’s Wheelchair Basketball team. (27 min 35s)
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NIs feed test (Netvibes)
Netvibe Widget Test
Fields of Vision (Hebrew captions)
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. (12 min 20s)
This video contains language that may be offensive to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
Failure to properly supervise work, bad planning, errors of judgment,
poor communication, and pressure to clear landings quickly—any
of these unsafe practices can result in workers being injured or killed.
Employers, supervisors, equipment operators, and truck drivers—everyone
is responsible for ensuring that forestry workers get home safely.
This video shows what can happen if safe work procedures are not followed when loading logs in a landing area. There are a number of breakdowns in equipment, procedures, and protocols that make this worksite unsafe: using a cell phone while driving, driver not wearing a seatbelt, swearing over a radio, broken horn, and exiting the cab without clearance. These unsafe practices represent learning opportunities that can be part of a post-viewing discussion.
This video portrays a fictional workplace. It does not represent the forest industry in general or the individuals or companies involved in the production.
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 (13 min 26s)
Warning: Graphic content may not
be suitable for all viewers.
Power tools - we use them all the time at work and at home. But sometimes
we forget how dangerous they can be. You're a Pro: Power Tool Series
contains four, short videos that demonstrate the dangers and possible
consequences of using power tools incorrectly. Each video also provides
tips on how to operate power tools safely. Never try to save time
by taking shortcuts - there's no need to compromise your safety. You're
a Pro - there's always time to do it right.
Watch an animated recreation of a motor
vehicle incident near Abbotsford in March 2007, which resulted in
the death of three farm workers. An inquest into the incident began
on December 7, 2009 in Burnaby, B.C. (0 min 27 s)
Christmas Tree Fires
A demonstration showing how flammable a
dry Christmas tree can be as opposed to a tree watered regularly.
This test was conducted by the National Fire Protection Association
and Underwriters Laboratories. (1 min 30 s)
This four part 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. (12
min 56 s)
For three days this September, 26 high school
students from Kelowna experienced first-hand what it's like to operate
heavy road building and construction machinery as part of the Heavy
Metal Rocks program. (4 min 27 s)
Working with Dementia: Safe Work Practices for Caregivers
The video consists of a series of modules that describe how to care
for people with dementia. The introductory module provides general
information on dementia. The remaining modules use enactments to portray
situations that caregivers may encounter when caring for a person
with dementia. They show caregivers how to respond to similar situations
in order to stay safe and support the person with dementia.
This video contains language that may be offensive to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
Failure to properly supervise work, bad planning, errors of judgment,
poor communication, and pressure to clear landings quickly—any
of these unsafe practices can result in workers being injured or killed.
Employers, supervisors, equipment operators, and truck drivers—everyone
is responsible for ensuring that forestry workers get home safely.
This video shows what can happen if safe work procedures are not followed when loading logs in a landing area. There are a number of breakdowns in equipment, procedures, and protocols that make this worksite unsafe: using a cell phone while driving, driver not wearing a seatbelt, swearing over a radio, broken horn, and exiting the cab without clearance. These unsafe practices represent learning opportunities that can be part of a post-viewing discussion.
This video portrays a fictional workplace. It does not represent the forest industry in general or the individuals or companies involved in the production.
Les capacités physiques et cognitives d'un
patient peuvent changer en tout temps. Cette vidéo présente une rapide
évaluation que vous devriez faire avant de déplacer votre patient. (4 min 15s)
This short version of The Curtis Zanussi
Story highlights the suddenness and severity of a workplace injury
to 24-year old Curtis Zanussi, and prompts youth to consider their
rights to a safe workplace. (3 min 59 s)
Stay in the cab, stay alive (public service version)
Every year workers are crushed, maimed,
and killed when they jump or are thrown from forklifts. This video
reminds forklift drivers to wear their seat belts. And if your machine
does tip, brace yourself, and stay in the cab. (0 min 35 s)
Stay in the cab, stay alive (young worker version)
Every year workers are crushed, maimed,
and killed when they jump or are thrown from forklifts. This video
reminds forklift drivers to wear their seat belts. And if your machine
does tip, brace yourself, and stay in the cab. (1 min 23 s)
Every year workers are crushed, maimed,
and killed when they jump or are thrown from forklifts. This video
reminds forklift drivers to wear their seat belts. And if your machine
does tip, brace yourself, and stay in the cab. (1 min 23 s)
Health care workers often face violence and aggression on the job—sometimes
from their patients or clients, and other times from patients’
family members. In many cases, workers’ lives have been forever
changed. These eight, short videos examine the challenge of violence
and aggression in a variety of settings, and explore solutions. The
videos remind viewers that violence against health care workers affects
all of us, and we all play a role in creating safer workplaces.
This emotional new video focuses on 24-year
old Curtis Zanussi who was seriously injured while working on a golf
course construction site. It highlights the dangers to young workers
in construction and emphasizes the employer's responsibilities for
training and supervision. (6 min 43 s)
Your spine is made up of a series of bones separated by small cushions called discs. If a disc is strained beyond its limit, it can bulge or rupture and put pressure on one of the spinal nerves. This painful condition is called disc protrusion. This animation shows how disc protrusion can develop. (2 min 07 s)
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that interferes with the use of the hand. It is caused when pressure is put on a nerve that runs through the wrist. This animation explores the structure of the wrist and shows how carpal tunnel syndrome can develop. (1 min 49 s)
Asbestos is a tough, heat-resistant mineral
that was added to the building materials of many older homes. It can
pose health hazards to workers and homeowners who renovate or demolish
those homes. This animation shows how asbestos fibres could damage
lung tissue and lead to lung disease. (2 min 16 s)
Some full-length WorkSafeBC videos are now
available as multiple segments (with much shorter download times).
The segments highlight specific topics, making them ideal to include
in safety meetings, classroom discussions, and presentations. (For
instructions on adding video segments to your presentation program,
check the program's Help section.)
This retro, humorous video gives some plain-language advice on how to avoid slips, trips, and falls on the job. Using archival footage, the video pokes fun at the earnest tone and sometimes confusing content of the workplace safety films of the past. (2 min 01 s)
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." (6 min 48 s)
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. (6 min 39 s)
