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  • MAG – Safety Alert – Processor Strikes Pick-up Truck

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/08/27

    Safety Alert A mechanic had finished working on a processor, returned to their truck and turned it around. They radioed to confirm it was safe to pass an adjacent operating… Read More

  • August Alert – Hearing Protection

    Date: 2026/08/26

    Hearing loss injuries are very common in the forest industry. They often occur gradually, over a long period of time, making them difficult to detect without a good hearing testing… Read More

  • Fatality Alert – August 17, 2026

    Alert Type: Fatality Alert
    Date: 2026/08/24

    The RCMP has released the following information: On August 17, 2026, at approximately 9:51 a.m., Golden-Field RCMP responded to a report of a serious workplace incident at a local forestry… Read More

  • Bear encounters reported throughout BC

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Date: 2026/08/24

    A company with operations in BC’s coastal and interior regions is reporting an unusual number of bear encounters for their field workers this year. 

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Process Safety SIFp

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/08/20

    Safety Alert During the winter holidays, the thermal oil furnace systems were idled while outside temperatures dropped to approximately -28°C. During this time, the expansion tank level transmitter began to… Read More

  • Registration for the Vancouver Island Safety Conference is Open!

    Alert Type: BCFSC Announcement
    Company: BCFSC
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/08/13

    The 2026 Vancouver Island Safety Conference (VISC) is set for Saturday, October 17 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo, BC. Event:             Vancouver Island Safety Conference Date:              … Read More

  • MAG Safety Alert – Near Miss – Lockout Save

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/08/13

    Safety Alert A worker was locking out equipment in a silo area. After completing the lockout, the worker went to the field to perform a test fire. MAG Safety Alert… Read More

  • MAG Safety Alert – Mobile Equipment Contacted Rotating Machinery SIFp

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/08/06

    Safety Alert A log partially fell out of the log conveyor and became lodged on the slide at the cutoff saw. The saw operator contacted the grapple loader operator, who… Read More

  • MAG -Safety Alert – Equipment failure Failure to contain ejected material – Serious Near Miss

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/07/30

    Safety Alert A dryer ID fan failed during normal operation, causing several fan vanes to be projected upward into the ducting and embedded in the sidewalls. One vane penetrated an… Read More

  • July Alert – Building Respectful Workplaces

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2026/07/29

    Companies that invest in building respectful workplaces often see significant returns including improved employee mental health and morale, better communication, increased productivity and efficiency and a stronger culture of innovation…. Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Contractor – Loader SIFp Incident

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/07/23

    Safety Alert Two residual hauling (hog fuel) trucks arrived on  site at the same time. One truck was operated  by a trainee and the other by a new operator. When… Read More

  • Fatality Alert – July 14, 2026

    Alert Type: Fatality Alert
    Date: 2026/07/17

    On July 14th, 2026, a helicopter crashed near Loughborough Inlet on the BC coast, claiming the lives of the pilot and one passenger. Read more.

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Contractor Boosting Equipment

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/07/16

    Safety Alert A logging contractor was boosting a processor using a booster pack. The machine had required boosting for the previous two days and needed a new battery. The processor… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Planer Tilt Hoist – Near Miss SIF(p)

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Date: 2026/07/09

    Safety Alert A board was not even ended and crooked on top of a load coming to the tilt hoist, when the load raised and the board swung off the… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Sawmill Sticker Machine Lockout Violation

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Date: 2026/07/02

    Safety Alert The sticker machine places strips into hoppers for utilization in lumber piles. While a sticker was being transferred to a hopper, it jammed, creating an upset condition. The… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Slag Burn from Welding

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Date: 2026/06/25

    Safety Alert An independent contractor was welding, and a piece of slag was ejected from the welding site, bounced off their apron and into the cuff of their welding gloves…. Read More

  • June Alert – Water Safety

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2026/06/24

    Forestry workers across the province are often exposed to water-related hazards. Take a moment to think about where you or your workers are exposed to water-related risks and how you… Read More

  • MAG Safety Alert – Wheels Fell Off Logging Truck

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Date: 2026/06/18

    Safety Alert A Logging truck was travelling across the railway crossing on the at low speed when a set of duals came loose from the trailer axle hub and crossed… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Battery Explosion

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Date: 2026/06/11

    Safety Alert An employee was jump starting a loader battery with a skidder (both 24 volts) in cold weather (-39⁰C)They hooked up the batteries in the wrong order (both cables… Read More

  • TAG Safety Bulletin – Slips, Trips and Falls | 3-Point Contact

    Alert Type: CHAG/TAG Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2026/06/04

    Approximately 25% of professional log truck driver injuries are related to slips, trips and falls. Always use 3-point contact when entering or exiting the cab. TAG Safety Bulletin – Slips,… Read More

  • TAG Safety Bulletin – Hazard Awareness | Energy-based Hazards

    Alert Type: CHAG/TAG Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2026/06/04

    Energy-based hazards during log truck loading and unloading. TAG Safety Bulletin – Hazard Awareness | Energy-based Hazards

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Bruised Fractured Thumb

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Date: 2026/06/04

    Safety Alert An employee was attempting to remove the locking nut and bearing on a saw arbor. They were using a chisel and hammer to loosen the nut. MAG –… Read More

  • May Alert – Spot the Signs Before an Incident Happens

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2026/05/29

    When we review serious incidents, it’s often clear that the warning signs were there, we just didn’t act on them in time. Supervisors should watch for these warning signs and… Read More

  • The Summer Issue of the Forest Safety News Now Available

    Alert Type: BCFSC Announcement
    Company: BCFSC
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/05/29

    Download the June edition of the Forest Safety News and get the latest updates from industry and the BC Forest Safety Council. June 2026 Forest Safety News

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Log Decking – Near Miss

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/05/28

    Safety alert A 14-foot-high log deck collapsed and rolled into an unoccupied parked pickup truck. MAG – Safety Alert – Log Decking – Near Miss MAG – Safety Alert –… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Lifting and Rigging

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/05/21

    Safety Alert After relocating a conveyor with a lift, the crew began detaching the four-part bridle chain used to secure the load. MAG – Safety Alert – Lifting and Rigging… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Fire in Press Area

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/05/14

    Safety Alert Three Class 2 fires occurred within 24 hours in the press-top area. After the first two incidents, the area was cleaned and put back into service. However, a… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Energized Tool – Reciprocating Saw

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/05/07

    Safety Alert While changing the blade of a reciprocating saw, a worker tried to remove a broken blade by pulling the remaining piece out of the holder. They accidentally touched… Read More

  • April Alert – Preventing Tick Bites and Disease

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Company: BCFSC
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/05/04

    Most ticks don’t carry pathogens, but some do and can cause serious illness. Knowing where ticks are found, how to prevent bites, and how to remove ticks safely can help… Read More

  • MAG Safety Alert – Falling Object – Dislodged Log

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/04/30

    Safety Alert During transport of a full grapple of pulp logs, the grapple operator reversed away from the log pile and then drove forward. A short log unexpectedly slid out… Read More