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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
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WorkSafeBC: First Aid Assessment Worksheet
WorkSafeBC has added a First Aid Assessment Worksheet to assist employers with the new regulation requiring a written assessment of first aid equipment, supplies, and facilities required at each of… Read More
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MAG- Safety Alert – Medical Emergency
Safety Alert During an incident on-site, an employee suffered a cardiac emergency. Fortunately, the quick response by co-workers, first aid attendants and emergency responders administering life-saving measures, including the use… Read More
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CHAG Safety Alert – Steep Road Incident
Steep Road Incident A loaded off highway logging truck descended a 28% grade switchback with a damp road surface. The truck started gaining speed, so the driver decided to drive… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Cinch Failure
While trying to tighten up a cinch on a load of logs, the cinch broke. This caused the driver to fall to the ground, while simultaneously hitting himself in the… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hand Injury
Safety Alert An employee was attempting to clear a jam in a waste conveyor using a three-foot pike pole. They were working against the flow when debris from the tilt-hoist… Read More
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Water pump exhaust ignites container of gasoline
During wildfire fighting operations a water tender pump’s exhaust outlet was inadvertently aligned with a nearby jerry can, causing an explosion. Learn more in this alert submitted by the BC… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Mobile Equipment and Pedestrian Interaction
Safety Alert A supervisor noticed a truck driver standing outside of their vehicle in a designated safe zone (marked as X in the image) as a forklift was transferring dunnage… Read More
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WorkSafeBC Summer 2024 Update: First Aid Regulatory Change
WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors has approved amendments to Part 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, relating to occupational first aid (OFA). These amendments take effect November 1, 2024…. Read More
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Tree planter slips, suffers serious leg injury
A tree planter’s slip and fall results in a serious puncture wound. Learn more in this industry-submitted alert.
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June 2024 Monthly Safety Alert – Fighting Complacency
Companies with a good safety culture are often described as being vigilant. It’s this kind of mindset and attitude that keeps people sharp and on the lookout for potential hazards… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Serious Finger Injury
Safety Alert An incident occurred when a Saw Shop employee was using a Babbit mold to build plates. The employee has positioned a die grinder on top of the open… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Water Activities Working Alone
Safety Alert A Close Call occurred when an experienced Boom-man fell off a log and into the water. MAG – Safety Alert – Water Activities Working Alone MAG – Safety… Read More