Safety Basics

Safety Basics

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 Basics

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 Basics

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.

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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.

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Safety Talk for Helicopter & Snowcat Skiing Operators: Winter Driving

This safety talk describes do's and don'ts for safer driving in winter conditions.

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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.

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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.

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Safety Talk for Helicopter & Snowcat Skiing Operators: Preventing Cold Stress

This safety talk describes some of the factors that can contribute to cold stress and provides do's and don'ts to help workers avoid cold stress.

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Safety Talk for Helicopter & Snowcat Skiing Operators: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

This safety talk describes the signs of PTSD and provides information on how to get help.

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Safety Talk for Helicopter & Snowcat Skiing Operators: Performing a Snow Profile

This safety talk describes do's and don'ts to consider when performing a snow profile to determine avalanche risk.