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MAG Safety Alert – De-Wrap Near Miss
De-Wrap Near Miss A logging truck driver pulled up to the de-wrap station to remove the wrappers. While removing the second wrapper of the second bunk, the wrapper grabbed/caught something…. Read More
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Heli Hill Crew Worker in the Bite
A heli-hooktender sustained a fractured right femur, left ankle & wrist requiring surgery after attempting to split a log too heavy for the helicopter to lift. The log slabs burst… Read More
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April 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Supervising Remote Workers
Supervising Remote Workers In order to remain operational during the COVID-19 pandemic, companies have had to adjust the way they do things. One example of this is requiring some workers… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Piece of Steel Fell From Above
Piece of Steel Fell From Above A clean-up employee was shoveling debris underneath the MGR into a vibrating conveyor when a piece of steel (chain capture) 15’x8’x3/8 weighing approximately 10… Read More
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Industry Alert – Workstation Hygiene
It is critical that we all do our part in preventing the transmission of spreadable illnesses and viruses such as COVID-19. This alert is a guide to help keep your… Read More
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Fatal Leg Injury While Working Alone In Isolation
The following information is derived from a Coroner’s Report of an incident that occurred in BC in the Spring of 2019. This tragic incident did not occur in a forestry… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Electrical Planer Head VFD Near Miss
Electrical Planer Head VFD Near Miss Employees and a supervisor performed a pre-work hazard assessment and corresponding lockout procedure for a Planer Head Change. Sometime later an Electrician informed the… Read More
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COVID-19 Personal Protection
The most important step we can take to prevent infection or illness for ourselves, our families, friends and co-workers is to practice good basic hygiene and take simple precautions. This… Read More
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March 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Working During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Working During the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has put significant pressure on all industries, including forestry. Companies continuing to operate have had to make significant adjustments to ensure the… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Concussion From Being Struck With a Pike Pole
Concussion From Being Struck With a Pike Pole A worker was using a pike pole to straighten a cross-up at the strip machine unscrambler pocket. The waste belt under the… Read More
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Hoe-forwarding Tip-over Incident
A Madill 3800C was forwarding second growth logs downhill on 15% slope. The boom was forward and down when the puncheon started to collapse. The back tracks started to slide… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Headrig Bandsaw Shot Through Filing Room Trap Doors
Headrig Bandsaw Shot Through Filing Room Trap Doors log with a knot at the end was being sawn in half at the Headrig. As the second half of the log… Read More
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Grapple Yarder Tips Over
A grapple yarder operator with a young worker helper standing on deck was backing his machine down a 12% grade road. While backing down, the lower track slid on rock… Read More
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February 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Top 10 Tips for a Safe Start Up
Top 10 Tips for a Safe Start Up BCFSC has identified the top ten things forestry operations should consider when starting up after a period of down time. Download this… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Concussion From Striking Face on Steel Cable
Concussion From Striking Face on Steel Cable A new worker was adjusting the position of a chip scow using the manual controller located on the float. The worker unintentionally caused… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Log Hauling Injury Rate Lowest on Record
During a period where the BC forest industry is experiencing some uncertainty, distractions can make it challenging to continue to focus on safety. However, achieving the lowest injury rate on… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Pinched Hand Injury Resulting in Medical Treatment
Pinched Hand Injury Resulting in Medical Treatment A worker sustained a contusion injury to the right hand while assisting another worker at a filing room head saw bench. MAG Safety… Read More
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January 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Training and Certification for HIAB Operators
Training and Certification for HIAB Operators Boom Trucks, or truck mounted cranes (often referred to as HIAB) are common in many forestry operations. However, as a result of a 2017… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Phase Integration in Forestry Operations
Phase integration is the coordination of harvesting and hauling activities within an operation. This can include one or more contractors working at the same time in the same worksite or… Read More
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U.S. Study Findings: Manual Tree Falling Injuries and Fatalities, Wildfire Response
Springtime Necessities of Bear and Wildlife Safety: The Wildfire Lessons Learned Centre (LLC) conducted a study on injuries and fatalities suffered during manual tree felling operations conducted during wildfire response… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Resource Road Maintenance Guideline
A Resource Road Maintenance Guideline has been developed by a group of subject matter experts and stakeholders in response to an initiative from the Log Truck Technical Advisory Committee (LTTAC)…. Read More
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Heat-related Illness
Download a copy of this alert High temperatures and sunshine can be a wonderful thing when enjoying time at the lake or on the beach but can cause serious health… Read More
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June 2019 Monthly Safety Alert – Working on Wildfires
Working on Wildfires With the peak of the wildfire season just ahead of us, it is a good time to review safety considerations of working on wildfires. It has been… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Seatbelt Myths and Facts
MYTH: Not wearing a seat belt is my choice that doesn’t affect anyone. FACT: Not wearing a seatbelt can affect you, your family, your loved ones and other motorists, because… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Winter Driving Safety
Snow has begun to accumulate in higher elevations with other areas of the province experiencing wet winter conditions. TAG Safety Alert – Winter Driving Safety For more information, contact transportation@bcforestsafe.org
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TAG Safety Alert – Radio Calling Procedures
Follow road use and radio calling procedures. Drive defensively. Expect the unexpected. TAG Safety Alert – Radio Calling Procedures For more information, contact transportation@bcforestsafe.org
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TAG Safety Alert – Fire Prevention and Preparedness
The summer of 2017 will be remembered as one of the worst wildfire seasons in British Columbia’s history. TAG Safety Alert – Fire Prevention and Preparedness For more information, contact… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Log Wrappers and Binders
CVSE: National Safety Code Standard. Longwood: logs longer than 4.9 metres long. Shortwood: logs shorter than 4.9 metres long. Tiedown: a combination of securing devices that are attached to one… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Rocks Dislodging from Logging Trucks
There have been numerous, very serious incidents involving rocks or other debris dislodging from logging trucks particularly during pre-breakup road conditions. TAG Safety Alert – Rocks Dislodging from Logging Trucks… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Duty Start Times
Hourly on duty risk can vary significantly depending on duty start time. The chart below will help determine when alertness is reduced resulting in a higher risk of a fatigue… Read More