Knowledge is the key to safety and the WCB wants to ensure that you have access to the information you need to build safer workplaces.
The WCB has an extensive collection of safety videos, based on safety research and best practices, in our
multimedia library. The videos are listed below by
topic and
alphabetically, and are available for loan to Island workers and employers. Click on the link for a description, including format, length and language, of each video and complete a
Multimedia Loan Request Form.
For the convenience of managers, workers, safety committees and representatives, the WCB has also compiled a variety of our
online occupational health and safety resources together on a CD,
Occupational Health and Safety Information for Everyone.
The
Occupational Health and Safety Information for Everyone CD includes updates to the legislation, safety publications, safety posters and sample forms used in activities such as workplace inspections, safety training, and hazard identification.
To get your free copy of the
Occupational Health and Safety Information for Everyone CD, or to borrow a free video from our multimedia library, call at 902-368-5697 or toll free in Atlantic Canada 1-800-237-5049.
If you can't find what you are looking for, we can help.
Contact us.
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Healthcare
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Young Workers
No workplace is exempt from accidents. And since you can't guarantee an accident will never take place in your workplace, it is important to know how to properly handle accidents when they occur. This program is designed to equip you with the information you need to understand why accidents occur in your workplace and how to avoid similar occurrences in the future. DVD. CLMI (12 minutes). English (1999). Industry: All.
A restaurant host talks through many issues important to new and young workers in the workplace; the discussion includes rights and responsibilities of workers and employers, as well as common hazards in the workplace. Two women are featured who tell their personal stories of injury. VHS. Canada's Youth Employment Strategy (15 mins). English, French. Industry: Young Worker.
This video is designed to educate employees on how to prevent injury and repetitive stress by learning how the back works and proper body mechanics. It contains information necessary to instruct the new employee and to update the experienced employee. It is designed for a wide range of applications and work environments. DVD. Electrolab/Coastal (20 minutes) English, French, Spanish, Portugese (2008) Industry: All.
Maritime School of Forestry covers chain saw safety, PPE, tree felling techniques, hung up trees, and winching. VHS. Worksafe NB (23 mins). English, French (2000). Industry: Forestry.
New Brunswick requirements for frame scaffolding. The video covers tube and clamp erection, scaffold stability, access, egress, tie in, work platforms, back rails, inspection and rescue. VHS. Worksafe NB (18 mins). English, French (1998). Industry: Construction,
Snakes are the stars of this video as they serve as an ideal metaphor for the ferociousness, speed and deadliness of electrical hazards. Common electrical safety concerns such as housekeeping, barriers, lock out, tag out, and caring for shock victims are reviewed. VHS. Electrolab/Coastal (20 minutes). English (1996). Industry: Electrical.
This video is designed to educate employees on the hazards of working in confined spaces as well as to teach the basics of accident investigation. The goals are to avoid accidents before they happen and to avoid repeating the same types of accidents once they occur. DVD and VHS. Electrolab/Coastal (22 minutes). English, Spanish, Portugese (2005). Industry:Construction, All.
This video is designed to inform employees about the hazards that they may face on multi-employer worksites and specific steps that they can take to significantly reduce the risk of accidents. It focuses on a variety of specific hazards including slips, trips and falls; fire safety; personal protective equipment; confined space entry; trenching and shoring; lockout\tagout; hotwork; chemical process safety; and working with hazardous chemicals. It outlines requirements of the general contractor or owner in relation to the responsibilities of the contractor on site. Any firm doing contract work in another workplace or hiring contractors will find this review useful. DVD and VHS. Electrolab/Coastal (20 mins). English, Spanish, Portuguese (2007). Industry:Construction.
This video is designed to work with your employer's plan and teach basic concepts about the nature of the beast - hazardous energy. You'll learn about various energy sources, what lockout/tagout is, and when you should lockout/tagout. You'll also learn to use the six steps that are required to control hazardous energy properly. VHS.
Electrolab / Coastal (19 minutes). English (1997). Industry: All
This video shows a range of lifting equipment and the fundamental principles to be followed to prevent accidents. It also looks at all the general do's and don'ts when using slings and highlights the importance of the pre-use checks and what all operators should look for when selecting the appropriate sling for a given task. VHS. Safety Care (17 mins). English (1994). Industry: Construction.
This video shows the safe operation of overhead cranes and details the five major steps to ensure their safe use, including pre-op checks, op checks, planning the lift, op rules, and shutdown procedure. Overhead cranes are extremely useful in many industrial situations and can be used safely if the appropriate precautions and working procedures are adopted. VHS. Safety Care (19 mins). English (1995). Industry: Construction.
This video informs employees about the benefits of using disposable respirators to protect their health, and that these respirators can be very effective when used correctly. The video focuses on equipment selection, inspection, fit testing, storing and maintaining. DVD and VHS. Electrolab/Coastal (12 minutes).English, Spanish, Portuguese (2004). Industry: All.
This video outlines the safety responsibilities of employers, supervisors, and workers. Using clips from WCB videos and commercials, this video vividly portrays the human cost of workplace accidents. DVD. Worksafe BC (1996). English (1996). Industry: All.
Whether moving patients, test tubes, laundry or food, all healthcare workers need to protect their backs from undue stress. Healthcare workers have a high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders or back injuries. This DVD shows healthcare employees some of the causes of back injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders and how to avoid them. It explains the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and the risk factors for developing a MSD. The program also discusses steps that can reduce the risk in various healthcare jobs such as proper lifting and setup of work areas. DVD. Electrolab/Coastal (17 minutes). English, Spanish, Portugese (2008).Industry: Healthcare.
A resource exclusively for food processors. The video imitates an Olympic competition designed to inform employees in the area of Musculoskeletal Injuries risk reduction, including the basic principles of movement and self-management strategies, in addition to more detailed information about the commonly injured areas. DVD. National Seafood Sector Council (20 minutes). English, French (2007). Industry: Food Processing.
This program focuses on the industrial environment and how solving and preventing ergonomic issues can be like solving a puzzle. A number of factors can contribute to an injury, including repetition, force, vibration, cold and others. Solutions discussed are work rotation, engineering controls and employee awareness. VHS. Electrolab/Coastal (18 minutes). English (1997). Industry: All.
Their families and loved ones. When someone is seriously injured or hurt on the job, the pain and devastation that follows doesn’t stop with the individual. It continues to cut into the lives and hearts of family members, friends and coworkers long after the incident is over. This program features interviews with those whose lives were changed forever by a workplace incident. Motivate your employees to make the safe choice each and every time with this high-impact program. DVD. Coastal (19 minutes). English, Spanish, Portugese (2010). Industry: All
In buildings and on scaffoldings, the dangers run high and your safety standards have to tower above the risks. This DVD was created to introduce viewers to fall protection systems and heighten their awareness of fall hazards in their work place. It covers fall protection systems and the components that make up these systems and the proper way to care for and maintain fall protection equipment. A fall protection system component that is often forgotten is your rescue plan, and this DVD also covers your plan so you are not relying on 911 emergency services that may not be available in time nor have the appropriate equipment on hand. DVD. Electrolab/Coastal (18 minutes). English, Spanish, Portugese (2007). Industry: Construction, All.
There is widespread concern over the risk of exposure to the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu). The virus has one very important trait that could turn it into a global health emergency: the ability to spread from human to human. Now is not the time to panic, now is the time to prepare. Separate fact from fiction and make sure your employees know how to protect themselves against this virulent disease. This DVD covers what is H1N1 Flu and how it is transmitted, the symptoms and treatments, and what to do in case of exposure. DVD. Electrolab/Coastal (11 minutes). English, Spanish, Portugese (2009). Industry: All.
This video emphasizes the importance of hazard communication for anyone who works with hazardous materials. The program explains material safety data sheets, the types of hazards chemicals can pose and the ways that exposure limits are measured. The program also details how to control and handle exposure, as well as the different types of labels found on hazardous material containers. Lastly, the program explores how to follow safe work practices when using hazardous materials on the job. DVD. Electrolab/Coastal (18 minutes). Hazard Communication - (English, French, Spanish, Portugese). WHMIS - 15:30 minutes (2008). Industry: All.
This video is designed to instruct workers to recognize and control hazards before they become accidents. The program also covers common unsafe acts and conditions that can lead to accidents. DVD. Electrolab/Coastal (17 minutes). English, French (2006). Industry: All.
This video is designed to inform employees how to reduce the risk of hearing loss. The program, hosted by Charlie Daniels, covers the ear functions, sound impact on the ear, and hearing protection devices. It also shows how the employee and employer work together to minimize the impact of noise in the workplace. DVD and VHS. Electrolab/Coastal (14 minutes). English, French (2006). Industry:All.
This presentation raises awareness among drivers and passengers under the age of 25 about the risks and consequences of aggressive and unsafe driving practices. It includes discussion of driver distraction, drowsy driving, impairment by alcohol and drugs, and aggressive driving. DVD. Serco -Ontario Community Council on Impaired Driving. (17 minutes). English. Industry: Young Worker.
This DVD offers a system to uncover the real reasons behind safety incidents. Only after root causes are identified can effective steps be taken to prevent a recurrence. Several scenarios in this video demonstrate the use of in-depth methods to help a team effectively investigate incidents and identify their causes so they don’t happen again. DVD. CoreMedia (20 minutes). English (2008). Industry: All
This video emphasizes the importance of planning ahead for safety, instead of waiting for an accident to happen before analyzing job procedures. It demonstrates how to prepare for the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) by creating a JSA form and assembling a JSA team. The procedures for performing a JSA are detailed and include identifying job steps, identifying hazards and resolving hazards. Lastly, the importance of self-inspections is covered. DVD and VHS. Electrolab/Coastal (15 minutes). English, Spanish, Portuguese (2004). Industry: All.
This DVD offers a hazard recognition refresher developed especially for the experienced worker. Viewers of this DVD will keep score as they follow five experienced employees, of varying ages and backgrounds, as they go about their busy day. Count how many hazards get missed as they encounter one risky situation after another until the sobering ending. This program discusses 1) the importance of staying focused, 2) the danger of becoming distracted, 3) why the proper use of PPE is essential, 4) the risks of getting complacent, and 5) why safety procedures must be followed at all times. DVD. Electrolab/Coastal (23 minutes). English, Spanish, Portuguese (2009). Industry:All.
This is a review of high school chemistry lab safety rules, presented in light-hearted way. Two police investigators arrive at a high school to investigate a lab accident; after checking out the lab and learning all about lab safety from students and teacher, they realize they are at the wrong school. VHS. Magic Lantern Group, Inc. (19 mins). English (1986). Industry: Young Worker.
Four youths speak about the workplace accidents that changed their lives forever. Graphic reenactments of the accidents are realistic and the youths' stories are compelling; the youths and their parents discuss the importance, for new and young workers, of asking questions, and receiving proper training. DVD and VHS. Worksafe BC (17 mins). English (1999). Industry: Young Worker.
Television personality, Hana Gartner hosts this video that looks at the keys to a successful health and safety committee. This video will be of interest to both labour and management representatives whether you're developing a joint health and safety committee or looking to improve the effectiveness of your current committee. VHS. Electrolab (13 minutes). English (1992). Industry: All.
Unsafe manual handling can cause injuries, particularly musculoskeletal disorders (or MSDs). This DVD is ideal for providing your warehouse and factory workers with a snapshot of how to lift correctly. Topics covered in this DVD include: Manual handling injuries, MSDs, how your back works, an interview with an injured worker, risk factors, case studies and principles of safe manual handling. DVD. English. Vocam (22 mins). Industry: General
This video discusses the types of personal fall protection systems, equipment anchorage and tie-off, and rescue of fall victims. VHS. Electrolab/Coastal (13 minutes). English (1998). Industry: Construction.
Years ago, Charlie Morecraft took a shortcut from standard safety procedures. The result? Charlie was burned over 50% of his body in a refinery explosion. He spent five years in the hospital. He lost his family. He lost everything he treasured. In Remember Charlie, Charlie himself brings this amazing story to your audience by recalling his life before and after the accident. By confronting people with the very real consequences of their actions, Charlie drives home the importance of following safety procedures - every day. A great DVD for your next management meeting to work toward a better safety culture for your organization. DVD. Phoenix Safety Management (56 minutes). English. Industry: All, Management.
This video is designed to instruct employees on the importance of safety awareness and being proactive when it comes to safety on the job. It looks at specific on-the-job events to determine how these incidents, hazards, and/or accidents could have been avoided. DVD. Electrolab/Coastal (15 minutes).English, Spanish, Portugese (2001).Industry: All.
This video is designed to educate employees about common workplace hazards and how they can protect themselves against the risks of on-the-job illness, injury and death. It introduces new employees and updates experienced employees on a wide range of applications and work environments. DVD. Electrolab/Coastal (25 minutes). English, Spanish, Portugese (2004). Industry: All.
Two "movie reviewers" review clips of high school students working in a chemistry lab; they discuss the safe and unsafe practices exhibited by the students. VHS. Magic Lantern Group, Inc. (23 mins). English (2003). Industry: Schools (Gr. 9-12), Young Worker.
Elevated work platforms such as scissor and boom lifts allow us to safely perform various tasks and maintenance operations at heights that otherwise may be unreachable. While there are many different styles of lifts designed for various applications and site conditions, they all have one thing in common: the potential for serious injury or death when operated in a careless manner. Electrocution, falls, crushed body parts and tip-overs are just a few examples of incidents that often result from unsafe operation. This video discusses the procedures lift operators must follow to prevent these types of incidents. Topics include factors that affect stability, pre-operational inspection, protecting against falls from platforms and safe driving procedures. DVD. ERI (23 minutes). English, Spanish (2006) Industry: Construction, Warehousing, All
In construction, the risks are high and safety standards must not come crashing down. This DVD is designed to remind viewers what ladders and stairways in their workplace were designed for and how to use them properly. It demonstrates how to safely use portable ladders, fixed ladders and stairways. It also covers proper ladder set-up, inspection and maintenance, and safe work practices. DVD. Electrolab/Coastal (18 minutes). English, Spanish, Portugese (2007). Industry: Construction, All.
This video is a docudrama that examines a supervisor's responsibility for workplace health and safety. It depicts the emotional, legal, and financial consequences of a workplace accident that results in the death of a young worker. DVD. Worksafe BC (15 minutes). English (2004). Industry: All, Young Worker.
Hygienists in NB present information on how fumes and gasses can harm your health. They make suggestions on how to control fumes, and they discuss respirator use where control is not possible. VHS. Worksafe NB (20 mins). English (1997). Industry: Construction, Welding.
If you think office work is completely safe, think again. Potential hazards in the office can be avoided by taking simple precautions. Topics covered in this video include: office housekeeping, safety around the office, your workstation, manual handling, emergency response, office security, and aggression response. DVD. Vocam (20 mins). English (2008). Industry: Office.
This video is designed to inform employees about the most common hazards in warehouses and how to avoid them. The program explains the importance of good housekeeping, hazard communication, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and paying attention to ergonomics. It also shows how to minimize back injuries and work safely with and around forklifts at the loading dock. DVD and VHS. Electrolab/Coastal (22 minutes). English, French (2004). Industry: All.
Friends and family reminisce about an 18 year old Ontario boy who was killed on the second day of a new job. The video focuses on the emotional impact of workplace fatality, with a thought provoking introduction by David's father. DVD. WSIB Ontario (11 mins). English. Industry: Young Worker.
Animated safety hero, Rod Stickman, takes a humorous approach in raising awareness about workplace safety issues. The DVD includes five 3-minute videos: Communicating at Work, Returing to Work; Slips & Falls; Working From Heights; Working Safely by Design. WCB of PEI, WHSCC Newfoundland, WCB of Nova Scotia.(15min) English. Industry: All.
