On September 11th, a faller was fatally injured when the snag he was falling broke up and struck him. The incident occurred in an area west of Campbell River. read more »
Nanaimo, BC, September 9, 2016 - The BC Forest Safety Council is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Falling Program Manager, Glenn Hestnes Nanaimo, BC, September 9, 2016 – read more »
Nanaimo, BC, September 8, 2016 – The following information is being provided as an update to industry on its current and past safety performance. read more »
On September 2nd, the driver of a loaded log truck was fatally injured when his truck went off a resource road and over a steep embankment in the Fernie area. read more »
On February 26th, 2016, a worker was fatally injured when a super snorkel that was being moved on a lowbed came into contact with a power line. read more »
Nanaimo and Prince George, August 31, 2016 – Hunting season starts in September so it’s a good time for anyone who is going to be out in the woods this season to consid read more »
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| Worker run over by large pickup truck | Summit Reforestation Ltd. |
| Pickup truck caught in landslide | BC Forest Safety Council |
| Saturated ground fails during road construction | Pilot Point Forest Consultants |
| Log truck spills load, loaderman suffers broken knee cap | CANFOR |
| Driver outside cab struck by log during loading of his truck | CANFOR |
| Machine Tips Over During Beaver Dam Removal | CANFOR |
| Pressure Washer Incident | Walter Neufeld Contracting Ltd. |
| Risks with changing Resource Road Radio Frequency signs | BC Forest Safety Council |
| The importance of keeping your rig clean: Log truck inspection reveals bunk mount failures “hidden” under road grime | Fearless Contracting Ltd. |
| 9-1-1: What you need to know when working in remote locations | Capacity Forest Management Ltd. |
