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Watch highlights of WorkSafeBC’s Youth Week event held in Richmond, B.C.
As part of BC Youth Week, WorkSafeBC, the City of Richmond, and the BC Youth Week committee co-hosted a youth event at West Richmond Community Centre/Hugh Boyd Secondary School on May 6.
Professional athletes Jamie Stoddard from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Konrad Wasiela of the Saskatchewan Roughriders were on hand, as were world champion sit-skier Josh Dueck and gold medal wheelchair athlete Jessica Des Mazes, both of whom were seriously injured in workplace accidents. There were also performances by rock bands, a barbeque, games, and interactive safety exhibits.
The goal was to provide youth with a fun, hands-on experience that would help teach them about workplace health and safety.
Watch: Play the Pros (2:57 min)
To learn more about Youth Week, go to www.bcyouthweek.com and for more information on young worker safety please visit Young Workers at Risk or www.raiseyourhand.com.