Ski Areas
Sequence for Putting on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
This poster shows the procedure for putting on and removing PPE.
WorkSafeBC Contracted Physiotherapists
An injured worker can see any physiotherapist. However, in order for it to be covered by WorkSafeBC, the physiotherapist must be part of WorkSafeBC’s contracted network of providers. You can find the current list of contracted physiotherapists here. This list is being updated regularly, as more contracted providers around the province are added.
Ski Area Safety Talk: Fit for Duty
Employees must come to work with their mind and body prepared for the rigours of the day, every day. Use the tips contained within this Safety Talk as the basis for team meetings on this topic, to help improve performance and decrease the risk of injury.
Ski Area Safety Talk: Working at Heights
Falls from heights can result in serious injury. Use this Safety Talk to promote conversation around working safely and to help reduce the number of worker injuries involving falls from heights.
Safety Talk for Ski Areas: Manual Lifting
Manual Lifting Overview In BC ski areas, a large percentage of reported on-the-job accidents involve back injuries, often happen when people lift objects incorrectly. Examples include ski patrollers lifting a patient onto a toboggan; a lift attendant picking up a fallen guest; and a snowmobiler getting their snowmobile unstuck. Moving any load can cause chronic… Continue reading Safety Talk for Ski Areas: Manual Lifting
CCOHS Fact Sheet: Working Alone
It includes some great tips on how to stay safe and different factors to keep in mind when assessing your particular workplace.
Health and Safety for Small Businesses: A Guide to WorkSafeBC
Health and Safety for Small Businesses: A Guide to WorkSafeBC This guide is designed to help small business owners in BC understand their legal responsibilities related to health and safety. go2HR is BC’s tourism & hospitality, human resources and health & safety association driving strong workforces and safe workplaces that deliver world class tourism and… Continue reading Health and Safety for Small Businesses: A Guide to WorkSafeBC
Small Business and WorkSafeBC
Geared towards small business owners, use this interactive web book to learn about registering with WorkSafeBC, paying premiums and ensuring that your workplaces and workers are safe.
Ski Area Safety Talk: Snow Sports Injury Reduction Video
This video is intended for ski area managers or supervisors to use as part of their training and orientation with their team.
Young & New Workers
A worker of any age may be injured at work. However new and young workers are particularly susceptible. This webpage provides a wealth of information and resources about new and young workers, to help keep them healthy and safe at work.