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MAG – Safety Alert – Pike Pole Incident
Safety Alert An employee was injured while using a pike pole on a sit and re-feed moisture sort. The employee used the pike pole to poke in the belts of… Read More
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MAG – Safety Innovation – Lockout Safety Curtains
MAG – Safety Innovation A review of previous lockout violations revealed several preventable, low-risk incidents. Employees inadvertently entered locked-out areas that were unprotected from the removal of gates or guards… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hoisting Incident
Safety Alert During routine maintenance, a sawfiler used a crane to lift a dull bandsaw to the filing room. As they lowered the cradle onto a handrail, slack developed in… Read More
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Back pain while operating a large drill
Workers were installing a log bridge at the time. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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October Alert of the Month – Driving in Sun Glare
In the fall and winter, the sun is lower on the horizon and drivers are often challenged by driving with the sun in their eyes. Read more
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MAG – Safety Alert – Beam Trolley Damage
Safety Alert An electrician was tying off to a beam trolley when it fell off the beam and struck them on the top of their hard hat. The quick-adjustable crane… Read More
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File handle “hack” leads to serious injury
Learn more in this alert from New Zealand.
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First Aid Webinar Recording Now Available
The recording of the BCFSC Webinar – First Aid Regulatory Changes – A Forest Industry Perspective hosted by Darcy Moshenko and Troy Lockhart from WorkSafeBC is now available. If you… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Lithium-ion Battery Explosion
Safety Alert On a hot day with an outside temperature of 33C, an employee was using an Icom IC-F1000S hand-held radio to communicate their distance to the log yard. When… Read More
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Faller pinned by root wad
Worker attempted to cut a blowdown root wad. Learn more in this industry-submitted alert.
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Fatality Alert – Oct 2, 2024
On October 2nd, a forestry worker was fatally injured when the float plane they were in overturned during landing in an area northeast of Port Hardy, BC. Read more
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Vancouver Island Safety Conference – Registration Closing October 14
Time is running out to register for the Vancouver Island Safety Conference (VISC). Registration closes on Monday, October 14th, so get registered today! Registration Link: https://analytics-ca.clickdimensions.com/cn/aav43/VISC2024Registration Join us… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Kiln Fire
Safety Alert A fire broke out in the ceiling area of a kiln control room. The cause was traced to a 6-8 inch crack in the burner section of the… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Wildlife and Driving
Safety Alert While driving a pickup at 80 km/h on a secondary road in the late afternoon, a moose suddenly emerged from the thick roadside brush. Despite efforts to brake… Read More
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September Alert of the Month – First Aid Regulation Updates
Updates to the First Aid requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations are coming into effect on November 1, 2024. Here’s what you need to know about these important… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Wind and Tree hazards
Safety Alert Over the past few years, there have been several reported incidents of trees falling during strong, windy conditions. In one of these incidents, a worker reported the front… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Struck By
Safety Alert Pikes poles are commonly used in wood products manufacturing but are often used improperly. The misuse of these tools has been a contributing factor in minor injuries and… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Potential Energy
Safety Alert A grinderman followed the lockout procedure while they were preparing to change the cutting heads on the 12” Gang. However, upon entering the equipment, they found the modules… Read More
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September Issue of the FSN
Read the latest issue of the Forest Safety News. Download a copy today.
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MAG – Safety Alert – Suspended Load
Safety Alert During a capital upgrade project, a company was contracted for a catwalk installation in the debarker building. When they attempted to vertically hoist a section of catwalk into… Read More
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WorkSafeBC Incident Investigation Reports
WorkSafeBC’s incident investigation reports can help employers and workers. Learn more here.
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Metal embedded in trees
A tree was recently discovered with a barbed wire fence absorbed into it. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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August Alert of the Month – Workplace Harassment
Workplace harassment is a serious issue and can occur anywhere, at any time, in any workplace. The following safety alert will help employers by outlining some of their responsibilities. It… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Electrical Pole Fire
Safety Alert A site tenant reported a fire at the top of an electrical pole. Both BC Hydro and the fire department were notified. Hydro crews were unable to disconnect… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Cut-By
Safety Alert While performing preventative maintenance (PM) work on a canter-quad chip head, a maintenance worker was attempting to attach a dial indicator to measure bearing deflection when they slipped… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Drain Clog Remover
Safety Alert An employee was using a utility cart to move an acid-based drain cleaner that was wrapped in a plastic bag. During transport, the bottle fell off the cart…. Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Mobile Equipment Fire
Safety Alert Before transporting a piece of mobile equipment to the repair shop for maintenance, two heavy-duty mechanics completed a pre-trip vehicle inspection. Following the inspection, they started the engine… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Emergency Access
Safety Alert As part of the North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH), an emergency medical drill was conducted for the graveyard crew. The drill scenario had a worker… Read More
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Boulder in log bundle discovered during unloading
During unloading at a mill, a boulder was discovered inside a bundle of logs. Learn more in this industry-submitted alert.
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July 2024 Monthly Safety Alert – Heat Stress
If your body heats up faster than it can cool itself, your body can experience heat stress which can result in serious heat-related illnesses and potential injury. Read more