BC Ski Area Incident Investigation Tool

The BC Ski Area Incident Investigation Tool is an easy-to-use, automated Excel-based form and database that simplifies the investigation process. It was developed specifically for the needs of ski areas in BC and allows users to track and analyze data across multiple incidents. *There are a number of macros in this workbook that are completely safe. Access to the file system is needed to create and modify files and because of this you may need to turn your security levels to low. Please contact Trina Wright for more information: E-mail or (604) 633-9787 (ext 259).

Incident Investigation Form (Print Version)

Incident Investigations for Ski Areas

When an accident or injury occurs in the workplace, it's important to learn from it by conducting an incident investigation. This article provides information on conducting an incident investigation in ski areas.

Navigating Challenging Slopes: A Modified Work Trail Map

This guide has been designed for ski areas and outlines the basic processes of how to assist a worker with returning to work quickly and safely after a workplace injury. It focuses on the modified work aspects of an Injury Management Program and explains some of the key principles and processes that will help you put your company's modified work program in place. This guide is complemented by Navigating Challenging Slopes: An Injury Management Program Manual & Toolkit.

Navigating Challenging Slopes: An Injury Management Program Manual & Toolkit

This guide is designed to 1) provide a step by step process to manage occupational injury and illness claims; 2) ensure front line managers and supervisors know their roles and responsibilities; 3) provide a step by step process for those responsible for managing claims; and 4) detail a modified work process

Injury Management Manual
Supervisor/Manager Manual

No Time Loss and No Medical Aid - Non Reportable Incidents Package

• Form G - No Time Loss Checklist
• Form D - Modified Work Offer
• Form I - Communication Log
• Form 55B23 - First Aid Record
• Typical Physical Limitations for Common Injuries

Time Loss and/or Medical Aid Claims - Reportable Incidents Package

• Form D - Modified Work Offer
• Form E - Witness Statement
• Form F - Accident Investigation Report
• Form H - Time Loss Med Aid Checklist
• Form I - Communication Log
• Form 7 - Employer's Report of Injury or Occupational Disease
• Form 55B23 - First Aid Record

Return to Work Kit

• Form A - Early Safe Return to Work Letter
• Form B1 - Letter to Doctor
• Form B2 - Letter to Doctor
• Form C - Physical Assessment Report
• Form 55M60 - Occupational First Aid Patient Assessment
• Typical Physical Limitations for Common Injuries

Safety Talks

Safety Talk is a method to refresh an employee's knowledge and skills, maintain their interest in safety and illustrate the organization's commitment to creating a healthy and safe work environment. Safety Talks can be performed on a weekly basis or before the start of a new scope of work and should be about 15 minutes in duration. Generally, these Safety Talk meetings are led by a supervisor and should be mandatory for all crew members to attend. The content should be centred on a single topic (e.g. a safety rule, safe job procedures, recent incident, JOHSC meeting minutes, inspection results, etc.).

Please download the following topics go2 developed in conjunction with representatives from 11 ski areas in BC. The content is meant to be a base on which to work from, so please feel free to customize the subject matter to your own organization. If you would like to develop your own Safety Talk, download a copy of the Safety Talk Template and contact Trina Wright by E-mail or telephone at 604-633-9787 (ext 259) for support. If you are willing to share your Safety Talk with go2, we will be happy to post it here for others in the industry to download.

• Hearing Safety
• Manual Lifting
• Slips, Trips and Fall Prevention
• Snowmobile Operation Around Snowcats
• Responding to First Aid Calls Safely
• Clearing Snow from Roofs
• Safely Using a Snow Blower
• Cold Stress
• Safely Using Snow Shovel
• Safe Snowmobiling
• Snowmobiles Unstuck
• Lift Operator – Preventing Collisions
• Ski Patrol – Mountain Travel
• Snow Sports Instructor – Positional Awareness
• Safety Talk Template

Perfect Fit: How Healthy Diets and Exercise are Vital to Combating the High Rate of Injuries among Ski Hill Employees

On-Mountain Fitness Program Looks at Long-Range Injury Prevention

This article describes a trial, on-mountain fitness program that Whistler Blackcomb has implemented to help prevent workplace injuries.

Ski Hill Best Practices Manual

The Canada West Ski Areas Association's comprehensive, 184-page online guide covers the myriad aspects of hazard, risk and vulnerability assessment and then presents a range of industry-recommended practices. These include protection from falls; guidelines for climbing towers; the extensive procedures relating to mobile equipment; snowmobile operation; the use of work carriers; standard operating procedures; effective staff training; and the role of safety meetings.

Injury Prevention Strategies for Ski Hill Staff

In this article, expert staff at such BC resorts as Panorama Mountain, Silver Star Mountain Resort and Sun Peaks Resort share their experience and advice about safety procedures on the slopes.

Injury Prevention Resources for Tourism & Hospitality - Adventure Tourism & Recreation

This WorkSafeBC link will take you to a collection of resources relevant to both workers and employers in the adventure tourism and recreation sector. You will find important information on such topics as effective staff orientation procedures; the safety factors to consider when working alone or in isolation; the recognition, treatment and prevention of wilderness emergencies; coping with altitude, excessive sun and heat stress; the role of mountain guides; avalanche awareness and hazard evaluation; 12 recommendations for safe snowmobiling; essential backcountry preparedness; and other information, including video-based programs, relating to rock climbing, horse riding, boating and other outdoor pursuits.