Health & Safety
Hidden Hazards in the Workplace: A Young Worker’s Guide
Hidden Hazards in the Workplace: A Young Worker’s Guide Whether you work in a retail store, a restaurant, an office, or a manufacturing plant, you could be exposed to hidden hazards such as hazardous materials in the air you breathe, in the chemicals or cleaners you use, and sometimes in the walls and other building… Continue reading Hidden Hazards in the Workplace: A Young Worker’s Guide
Guide to Managing Workplace Impairment and Developing an Impairment Policy
This WorkSafeBC guide to managing workplace impairment and developing an effective impairment policy has now been translated into seven languages. go2HR is BC’s tourism & hospitality, human resources and health & safety association driving strong workforces and safe workplaces that deliver world class tourism and hospitality experiences in BC. Follow us on LinkedIn or reach… Continue reading Guide to Managing Workplace Impairment and Developing an Impairment Policy
Substance Use and Workplace Impairment
This toolbox meeting talk on managing substance use in the workplace now comes in seven different languages. Spread the word and communicate to your workers in a language they can understand.
Listen to Your Gut
Work can be intimidating, especially if you’re new to the job or don’t have a lot of experience in the industry. WorkSafeBC has created a series of videos, stats, facts, and resources to help you.
Safety Talk for Helicopter & Snowcat Skiing Operators: Working Around a Helicopter
This safety talk provides do's and don'ts to help prevent accidents while working around helicopters.
Safety Talk for Helicopter & Snowcat Skiing Operators: Working Around Snowcats
This safety talk provides do's and don'ts to help prevent accidents while working around snowcats.
Safety Talk for Helicopter & Snowcat Skiing Operators: Working Alone or in Isolation
This safety talk describes employer responsibilities for workers who are working alone or in isolation, including having a check-in procedure in place.
Safety Talk for Helicopter & Snowcat Skiing Operators: Winter Driving
This safety talk describes do's and don'ts for safer driving in winter conditions.
Safety Talk for Helicopter & Snowcat Skiing Operators: Skiing a Run – Knee Injury Prevention
This safety talk describes MCL and ACL injuries, and provides do's and don'ts to help prevent knee injuries.
Safety Talk for Helicopter & Snowcat Skiing Operators: Rights & Responsibilities
This safety talk describes the rights and responsibilities of employers, workers, supervisors, managers, contractors, and first aid attendants, as specified in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.