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The Truth about Youth Safety
You may find some of these videos shocking and uncomfortable. Obviously they were made for their 'shock value' in hopes that you will remember their message and stay safe during your placement.
How do you look after young and new workers at your worksite? Health and safety professionals, along with production managers, supervisors, and staff from 13 different B.C. companies, share their experiences in orientation, training, and supervision of young workers. (5 min 32s)
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)
All Michael Lovett wanted from his first job was to earn money to buy his own vehicle. But instead, a serious workplace accident cost him a leg. (4 min 56 s)
When Nick Perry finished high school, he began to plan his independence and move out of his mom’s house. But a workplace accident ended those plans and made him more dependent than he ever was as a child. (4 min 48s)