DVD
WorkSafeBC historical video series 1-8.
"Lloyd's Ambulance : This video tells the story of Lloyd O’Brien, a volunteer ambulance attendant and the creation of the BC Ambulance Service in 1974 — the first in Canada. 2011, Length: 5:22"--BC Labour Heritage Centre.
"Al Lundgren, Health & Safety Pioneer : This video explores the development of standardized safety regulations in the BC forest industry. The story is told through the experiences of Lundgren, who worked tirelessly to improve safety for fallers and other workers. 2013, Length: 7:23"--BC Labour Heritage Centre.
"Jack Munro, Labour and Safety Pioneer : Jack Munro, former IWA leader and founding chair of the BCLabour Heritage Centre, discusses his experiences and perspective on health and safety issues in the forest industry. 2013, Length: 6:10"--BC Labour Heritage Centre.
"Verna Ledger, Health & Safety Pioneer : As a sawmill worker, Verna Ledger rose through the ranks of the International Woodworkers of America to become a national leader fighting for occupational health and safety in the industry. 2013, Length: 6:10"--BC Labour Heritage Centre.
"Bentall Memorial Tribute to Four Carpenters : Interviews and archival footage remember four carpenters killed on January 7, 1981, during the construction of Bentall IV tower in downtown Vancouver. A plaque commemorating them is located near the site. 2014, Length: 10:10"--BC Labour Heritage Centre.
"Ironworkers Memorial Bridge Tribute : Interviews and archival footage remember the nineteen lives lost during the collapse of the Second Narrows Bridge in 1958. The bridge is now known as the Ironworkers Memorial, 2014, Length: 10:05"--BC Labour Heritage Centre.
"Asbestos in BC : This video focuses of Dave Ford, an electrician who died of mesothelioma, a cancer related to asbestos exposure. It also describes the history of asbestos and the work of several British Columbians to raise awareness of the risks associated with asbestos exposure. 2015, Length: 11:15"--BC Labour Heritage Centre.
"The History of Health & Safety in BC's Commercial Fishing Industry : The story of the fight by fishermen to obtain recognition as workers and coverage by Workers’ Compensation. It recounts the hazards and dangers of what was once a major BC industry. 2016, Length: 13:13"--BC Labour Heritage Centre.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (1 hour, 9 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches.
- Publisher: [Vancouver, British Columbia] : WorkSafeBC, 2016?
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Lloyd O'Brien, Ambulance Pioneer -- Al Lundgren, Health and Safety Pioneer -- Jack Munro, Labour Safety Pioneer -- Verna Ledger, Health and Safety Pioneer -- Bentall Memorial Tribute to Four Carpenters -- Ironworkers Memorial Bridge Tribute -- The History of Asbestos in B.C. -- The History of Health & Safety in BC's Commercial Fishing Industry. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Health & safety at work > British Columbia > History. Fishing > Prince Rupert (B.C.) |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | EDVD 331.8 Work 565 (Text) | 33294002111185 | DVDs | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Prince Rupert Library | NWHC DVD 331.8 Work 573 (Text) | 33294002114247 | Northwest History Collection - Non-Circulating | Not holdable | Available | - |
