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January 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Avalanche Safety
As the winter progresses and snowpack levels increase, so does the risk of avalanches. Assessing and planning for avalanche hazards is required by regulation and is important to maintain worker… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Electrical Space Heater – Failed Power Strip Fire
Safety Alert A small fire started in an office from a power bar located under an employee’s desk. Multiple devices were connected to the power bar including a space heater…. Read More
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December 2022 Safety Alert: Emergency Drills
Reviewing emergency response procedures in a non-emergency situation is critical to ensure the plan works and everyone knows their role and expectations. Under times of stress, when every minute counts,… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – ATV Rollover
Safety Alert Serious Incident – ATV Roll Over An employee was travelling on an ATV along a deactivated road. The ATV was travelling slowly on the road which was overgrown… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Whip Checks
Safety Alert Pressurized Lines Can Cause Serious Injuries Each year workers are injured when pressurized hoses (pneumatic and hydraulic) become accidentally uncoupled from connections or a fitting failure occurs causing… Read More
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Holiday Safety
With the holidays just around the corner, BCFSC has put together a Holiday Safety share to help keep you and your family safe this season. Holiday Safety Tips
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Early Season Snow Hazards
Significant late October snowfall in the southern interior created access challenges on resource roads in the area. Learn more in this submitted alert from Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd.
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November 2022 Safety Alert: Weather Delays and Upset Conditions
Recent extreme weather events have put additional pressure on all forestry workers. Weather-related delays can cause high-production pressure and a rush to get the work done once workers are back… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Uncabling Logs
Safety Alert An operator was uncabling a bundle of pulp logs secured by a LeTourneau. When the worker released the pin, a 2 foot piece of junk log rolled down… Read More
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Fatality Alert – Nov 23, 2022
On November 23rd, 2022, a floatplane went down shortly after takeoff and sunk in Strachan Bay, just north of Port Hardy. The pilot and two forestry workers on board were… Read More
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Grader operator airlifted out suffering from exposure
The incident highlights the importance of doing multiple check-ins when working alone, or in isolation. Learn more in this industry-submitted alert.
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MAG Safety Alert – Dropped Saw Blade
Safety Alert During a scheduled bandsaw change on an 8” canter, a worker was removing the saw from the wheel before the saw cradle was lowered into position. The… Read More
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Cab-tilt failures on log loaders
The cab-tilt feature on log loaders experienced failures on multiple occasions. Learn more here.
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October 2022 Monthly Safety Alert – Health and Wellness
The health part of “health and safety” can often be overlooked. However, prioritizing health is critical to help forestry workers keep injury and illness free. Read more.
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TAG Safety Alert – Broken Lift Strap
Broken Lift Strap The incident occurred at the trailer hoist while the truck driver was loading a quad trailer. The driver hooked the lift hook to the lift strap and… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Planer Incident/Kinetic Energy
Safety Alert The planer machine was running 1×3 on the afternoon shift, at approximately 9 pm the planer jammed up. The Feeder went to the planer control room and shut… Read More
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Firefighters out of position during planned ignition
A gap in communication left a fire crew unaware of the plan during a wildfire near Invermere, BC. Learn more in this submitted industry alert.
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Mental Health Awareness Week
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental health is much more than mental illness. It’s important to take preventative steps to keep your mind healthy. If you or someone… Read More
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2022, marks the annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; a day enacted to remember and honour the lives lost, the Survivors and those forever impacted by… Read More
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September 2022 Monthly Safety Alert – Log Yard Safety
Log storage and sort yards are common forestry worksites with unique hazards. Read more
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MAG Safety Alert – Fall from Elevation – Hot Work
Safety Alert A contractor was welding some head rig in-feed jump chains when a fire started underneath the in-feed chains. The assigned fire watcher and welder were unable to extinguish… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Rock Truck Brake Failure
Rock Truck Brake Failure An articulated rock truck was hauling down a sustained 10% grade when the engine retarder failed. The driver applied the foot brake and park brake in… Read More
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Register for the Vancouver Island Safety Conference
2022 VANCOUVER ISLAND SAFETY CONFERENCE Date: Saturday, October 29th Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm (Registration opens at 7:30am) Location: Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo, BC After two years… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hazardous Materials System Failure
Safety Alert The dust extraction system for the planer was turned off during a power reset which resulted in a back-draft of fine dust into the planer. Upon investigation, it… Read More
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THE 2022 VANCOUVER ISLAND SAFETY CONFERENCE RETURNS
Saturday, October 29th at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo, BC After two years hiatus due to the pandemic, this free conference is back with forestry-related safety… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Collision
Collision A pickup truck drove into the back of a logging truck trailer due to poor visibility and dusty road conditions. TAG Safety Alert – Collission
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MAG – Safety Alert – Overhead Electrical Wire Incident
Safety Alert A high stacker operator was moving equipment on a trailer from one location to another. This equipment is moved twice a year – once in the spring, to… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Angle Grinder Incident
Safety Alert An employee was using an angle grinder with a sanding disc attachment to sharpen a welded saw tooth. While completing this task the sanding disc hooked the tooth… Read More
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August 2022 Monthly Safety Alert – Truck Rollovers
Recently, there have been three serious rollover incidents reported by WorkSafeBC. Read more
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MAG – Safety Alert – Overhead Lifting Devices – Side Pulling
Safety Alert Side-pulling occurs when attempting to lift any load that is not located directly under the hoist’s hook. Another form of side-pulling occurs when a crane operator attempts… Read More