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These resources were developed after the death of an 18-year-old worker in Alberta. As part of a creative sentence issued by the courts, the Government of Alberta and Energy Safety Canada partnered to create tools that help industry learn from this loss.

 

Young and new workers want to do well, but they may not see the hazards, know the risks, or feel comfortable speaking up. These tools help leaders bring young and new workers into the job safely by starting with real conversations about what it means to keep them safe.

What's included?

A powerful four-minute video sharing the true story of an 18-year-old who never made it home. It shows how one incident affects families, crews and communities.

 

How to use these resources

Remember, these are not checkboxes—they’re conversation starters to change how we bring people into this industry.

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Download facilitation guide

Download the accompanying facilitation guide.

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Watch and discuss

Watch the video with your crew and use the guide to lead a safety talk or toolbox meeting.

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Open communication

Talk honestly about real risks on your site

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Guidance first

Identify where new workers need guidance, not assumptions

Key crew questions

  • Do our new workers know who to ask when unsure?

  • Are we teaching them the job, or expecting them to “figure it out”?

  • Do our experienced workers understand their role in mentoring?

Start the conversation

Get started with a conversation that could save a life.

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