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  • MAG – Safety Alert – Air Lockout

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2024/03/14

    Safety Alert – Safety Innovation  Air Lockout – In years past, workers have forgotten to lockout the air which is the only lockout involved in this area and would go… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Planer Live Fence

    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2024/03/07

    Safety Alert An employee at a planer mill was grading lumber at the grade table. While performing the task, a broken piece of wood caught in the live fence just… Read More

  • March 2024 – Forest Safety Newsletter

    Alert Type: BCFSC Announcement
    Company: BCFSC
    Location: BC
    Date: 2024/03/05

    The spring 2024 edition of the Forest Safety News is now available. Read the latest issue by downloading a copy or read it online. March 2024 – Forest Safety News

  • Helicopter Engine Failure

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Location: Taseko Mountain area
    Date: 2024/03/04

    A helicopter being utilized to conduct bighorn sheep surveys experienced engine failure. Learn more in this submitted alert.

  • February 2024 Monthly Safety Alert – SIFp

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2024/02/29

    What is SIFp? Significant Incident Failure Potential (SIFp) refers to close call events with a high risk of serious injury or fatality. Read more

  • Changes to Year-end Audit Due Date

    Alert Type: BCFSC Announcement
    Company: BCFSC
    Location: BC
    Date: 2024/02/28

    A significant change to the SAFE Companies program taking place in 2024 impacting employers that normally submit audits in December. Please note: All other employers with audit due dates between… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Contractor Home Incident

    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2024/02/23

    Safety Alert A contractor was working at home on his vehicle when the wrench he was using made contact with one of the posts on the battery. The contractor was… Read More

  • Processor Chain Shot Incident

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Date: 2024/02/22

    It sounded like a gunshot when a processor’s chain broke. A piece embedded in the machine’s protective windshield. Learn more in this submitted alert.

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Failed Electrical Connection

    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2024/02/22

    Safety Alert After undergoing routine maintenance on an air compressor, the unit was restarted. When it started back up, the green electrical cabinet suddenly blew open and a bright flash… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Press Outfeed Fire

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2024/02/15

    Safety Alert A fire occurred at a press outfeed. It was caused by a build-up of material located in the area behind the chain cleaning boxes, in the top heat… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Forklift/Pulp Trailer

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2024/02/08

    Safety Alert A forklift driver was driving into truck trailer to load pulp units into the trailer. The felt floor on the fifth unit gave way under the weight of… Read More

  • TAG Safety Alert – Mobile Equipment | Rollover or Tipover and Fire

    Alert Type: CHAG/TAG Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2024/02/06

    Occupational Health Safety (OHS) Regulation amendments to Part 16 – Mobile Equipment are currently in effect. These amendments address mechanized harvesting operations using a feller buncher, a timber harvester or… Read More

  • CHAG Safety Alert – Mobile Equipment | Rollover or Tipover and Fire

    Alert Type: CHAG/TAG Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2024/02/06

    Occupation Health Safety (OHS) Regulation amendments to Part 16 – Mobile Equipment are currently in effect. These amendments address mechanized harvesting operations using a feller buncher, a timber harvester or… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – High Potential Incident – Thermal Oil

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2024/02/01

    Safety Alert A mechanical seal in a primary thermal oil transfer pump began to fail causing it to smoke and leak oil. After investigating the issue, operators followed procedure by… Read More

  • January 2024 Monthly Safety Alert – Winter Hazards

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2024/01/29

    In winter, forestry operations are presented with unique hazards such as cold temperatures, increased precipitation and unpredictable weather. Consider the following winter safety tips. Read more

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Forklift Pedestrian Incident

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2024/01/25

    Safety Alert A forklift driver trainee was loading the core feeding station on the layup line.   A layup line operator-in-training was standing on the platform and leaning against the… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – SIFp – Loader/Maintenance Truck

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2024/01/18

    Safety Alert Just before dawn, a worker was driving a welding truck on the main road of the plant from the scales to the back side of the mill in… Read More

  • Trailer Hoist Failure: High Risk Close Call

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Location: North Thompson
    Date: 2024/01/12

    A log truck driver was reloading his trailer with the hoist when the cable suddenly failed, dropping the suspended trailer to the ground. Learn more in this submitted alert.

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Near Miss – Lockout

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2024/01/11

    Safety Alert An employee entered a trimmer saw box to replace a four-foot (4′) saw belt. Before entering, they attempted to lockout. However, they did not complete the “test” portion… Read More

  • TAG Safety Alert – Molly Failure

    Date: 2024/01/04

    A log truck driver started lifting his trailer up with the trailer hoist. When the trailer was one foot off the truck, the molly broke and the trailer fell. The… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Hydraulic Pump Overheating

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2024/01/04

    Safety Alert A truck driver pulled up to the truck dump to dump his first load of residuals at 7am. The driver noticed the B-train drop deck hydraulic pump was… Read More

  • December 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Use All Your Senses

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2023/12/21

    It takes a lot of knowledge, skills and abilities to spot hazards and stay safe at work. This includes using all our senses. Read more

  • Fatality Alert – Dec 8

    Alert Type: Fatality Alert
    Date: 2023/12/21

    On December 8th, a forestry worker was fatally injured at a dryland sort yard near Gold River, BC. Read more

  • Fatality Alert – Oct 23

    Alert Type: Fatality Alert
    Date: 2023/12/21

    On October 23rd, a tugboat used in log salvage operations capsized during rough conditions near Vancouver. The boat operator was found in the water and was not able to be… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Mobile Equipment Collision

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2023/12/21

    Safety Alert A forklift operator picked up a load of wood to fill the in-feed. He reversed the forklift to allow an unloaded truck to pass. Once the truck passed,… Read More

  • WorkSafeBC Update to First Aid Regulations

    Alert Type: WorkSafeBC Bulletin
    Company: BCFSC
    Location: BC
    Date: 2023/12/19

    In April 2023, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to Part 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation, relating to first aid. These amendments take effect November 1,… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Snowmobile Incident

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2023/12/19

    Safety Alert An employee was operating a skidoo to access a cutblock to perform a check on pile burning. The access roads to these cutblocks had been reclaimed so the… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Near Miss Log Dump Incident

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2023/12/07

    Safety Alert A loaded truck arrived late at the log dump. The crane operator returned to work to dump the long load. Due to low water levels, the worker lifted… Read More

  • November 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Winter Wildfire Hazards

    Date: 2023/12/01

    This winter, some wildfires will continue to smolder and burn under the snow, which will create new and hidden hazards, some of which may not be obvious or will be… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Lost Time Injury – Hand Injury Incident

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2023/11/30

    Safety Alert A worker was getting measurements from boards at an outfeed. As the worker collected two boards from the bin with their hand, more boards dropped on to the… Read More