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Matthew Bowcott Injured Young Worker WorkSafeBC
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Video Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6arc_pJ_YY
This video is a true story about a young worker’s injury and road to recovery. Matthew was 19 when he was badly injured with severe burns from hot oil while working in a restaurant kitchen. His personal story is a testament to every worker’s right to know the hazards, speak up about safety concerns, and refuse unsafe work. • Please be advised that this video contains some graphic images. • In this video, we learn just how dangerous a restaurant kitchen can be, especially when it comes to hazards like wet floors and hot oil. • This video serves as a reminder that you should listen to your gut and talk to your supervisor if you don’t feel safe doing something at work. As a worker, you have the right to a safe workplace and the right to refuse unsafe work. • Some quick facts about young workers in hospitality: • • Did you know that over 71,000 young people work in the hospitality industry in British Columbia? Cooks, chefs, kitchen and food service helpers, and fast food workers have some of the most dangerous jobs in hospitality. Common causes of injury include slips, trips, and falls, cuts, and burns. This is why it’s important for young workers to speak up if they don’t feel safe and ask their supervisors about kitchen safety. • • Read about WorkSafeBC’s #ListenToYourGut campaign and learn about health and safety as a young worker at https://worksafebclistentoyourgut.com. • Timestamps: • 0:00 Intro to Matthew story • 0:41 Lack of proper training or safety guidelines • 2:26 Hot oil burns at work • 3:50 The worst thing a mother could see: life-threatening injuries • 4:25 Painful treatment and recovery • 6:40 Trusting that gut feeling • __________________________________________________________ • We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. • Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/WorkSafe... • Find us on social media: • Twitter: / worksafebc • Instagram: / worksafebc • Facebook: / worksafebc • LinkedIn: / worksafebc • Visit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: https://www.worksafebc.com • Legal terms: • All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/legal/c.... Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
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