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MAG – Safety Alert – Melted Connections
An electrician was called to troubleshoot a melted plastic odour at the Twin Bandmill MCC. He checked the bucket for loose or damaged connections and could not locate the cause… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Blown Tire
A shop worker had removed a rock between dual tires. As the worker went to collect the chain, the tire exploded, and road surface materials (rocks, mud, debris) flew into… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Finger Struck by Swivel Socket
Employees were tasked with replacing the gaskets in the heater pipe on the desiccant dryer. The flanges had been taken apart and the gaskets were replaced. To access the flange… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hoist Malfunction
Two employees were performing a saw change for the Headrig bandsaw using a hoist in the filing room. The hoist was lifted, and Employee #1 began pulling the saw cradle… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Forklift Pinched Hand
A forklift operator conducted his pre-trip inspection at the start of shift and identified that the latch that holds the forklift door in the open position was not functioning. The… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Equipment Fire / Excavator
An excavator was widening an existing fireguard when an ember from a fire 9.1 m away flew into the air intake. The operator turned off the excavator and exited the… Read More
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July 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – VHF Radio Best Practices
Using a VHF radio is a common and essential activity for many forestry workers. There are many requirements and rules in place to keep the radio communication system operating effectively…. Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Dropped Saw Blade
During a scheduled bandsaw change on the 8” canter an employee proceeded to remove the saw from the wheel prior to the saw cradle being lowered into position. The saw… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert Grinder Wheel Ring Test
During a WorkSafeBC site inspection, the officer asked a maintenance employee how to “ring test” a grinding wheel. Grinding wheels must be inspected and “ring tested” before they are mounted… Read More
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June 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Summer Safety
Safety at home, on weekends and on vacation is just as important as workplace safety. If you hurt yourself at home, the impact is the same – lost work and… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Forklift Spray Paint Can Incident
A forklift was driving through the rough yard and went over a bump. A spray paint can was stored on the air ride seat. The air ride seat bounced when… Read More
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Heatwave puts outdoor workers at risk
Record breaking heat across BC brings increased probability of forest fires, and a very serious risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion for outdoor workers. Employers should be treating this… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Worker Fatally Injured After Bulldozer Rolled
A worker was operating a bulldozer on the top of a pile of hog fuel in severe weather with heavy wind and rain. The bulldozer tipped over the edge of… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Vehicle Collision | Poor Visibility
Two pickup trucks loaded with ATVs were travelling down a mainline at the end of the day. As the first truck came over the crest of the hill, the driver… Read More
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Fatality Alert – May 13, 2021
Preliminary Information – On May 13th, a worker was fatally injured when the vehicle he was driving left the road in the Harrison Lake region of BC. Fatality Alert –… Read More
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Reduce the risk of slip, trip and fall injuries
Forest field workers are exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards on a daily basis when working and walking in the woods. Awareness of ground conditions and proper footwear will… Read More
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Emergency Response Plan Failure Due To Gaps in Radio Coverage
A worker suffered injuries in a fall over a log that required medical transport, but gaps in radio coverage left first aid scrambling to find a location with coverage. Workers… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A heater was being used to heat a building. As the result of improper use of the gas-powered heater three workers at the site had to be treated for carbon… Read More
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Dusty Resource Road Causes Collision
Two pickup trucks loaded with All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) were travelling down a mainline logging road at the end of day. The first truck came over the crest of a… Read More
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Fatality Alert – May 18, 2021
Preliminary Information On May 18th, a veteran tree planter in the Quesnel area died due to complications after being exposed to COVID-19. This alert provides preliminary information and a list… Read More
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WorkSafeBC Bulletin: Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board to Occupational First Aid
How to Receive an OFA Certificate Based on Your EMALB License PCP, EMR and FR’s that hold a valid license with Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board in BC can apply… Read More
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May 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Harvesting Fatalities
Harvesting Fatalities In 2003, WorkSafeBC developed a poster illustrating the number of logging fatalities that occurred from 1998 – 2002 by occupation. This poster was a very effective way to… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Conveyor Tail Spool Incident
Conveyor Tail Spool Incident While working with an unguarded tail spool, a worker used a stick to clear debris from the underside of the belt. When the stick got caught… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Trailer Stakes
Trailer Stakes A worker was seriously injured while attempting to adjust the tension of a spring-assisted folding stake on a log transport trailer. The stake extension, which was unsecured, swung… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Truck Fire
Truck Fire A log transport truck quit running while driving up a steep hill on a main highway. The driver got out to investigate the cause. While he was investigating,… Read More
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April 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Heavy Equipment Operation on Wildfires
Heavy Equipment Operation on Wildfires The wildfire season is quickly approaching and now is a great time to review how operating heavy equipment on the fireline can improve safety and… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Loader Tip Over
Loader Tip Over A worker was using a wheel loader to move a large portable fuel tank. He suspended the tank from the loader’s left fork using a pre-rigged bridle… Read More
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WPAC Safety Alert – Explosion at Wood Pellets Receiving Port
Explosion at Wood Pellets Receiving Port An explosion occurred at a wood pellets receiving port as a vessel was unloading. All safety equipment operated as expected during the event with… Read More
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WPAC Safety Alert – Fibre Pile Fatality
Fibre Pile Fatality A tragic event recently occurred in north-central Alberta where wood fibre was being stored for use on oil & gas drilling sites. Smoke or steam was noticed… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Bander Lockout Incident
Bander Lockout Incident The middle dunnage was missed in a load during the automatic cycle. Operator backed up the package into the strapper to replace the missed dunnage. The strapper… Read More