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January 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Learning From Past Incidents
Learning From Past Incidents There are certain types of incidents that happen regularly and become trends. These trends are frustrating but they also provide valuable insights into how to manage… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Hogger/Serious Incident
Hogger/Serious Incident Smoke was found to be exiting from inside the hog. Access panels were removed to understand why smoke was being generated and extinguish any subsequent fire/hot spots. MAG… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Incident – ATV Incident
Serious Incident – ATV Incident In August 2020, a Woodlands employee was unloading a quad from a ¾ ton truck. The employee began reversing the quad while standing on the… Read More
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Industry Alert – First Aid Procedures & Equipment
Updated changes from WorkSafeBC to First Aid Procedures and Equipment In 2018, WorkSafeBC updated the first aid training procedures and the recommended first aid equipment. First aid attendants and contractors… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Rocks in Logging Truck Loads
In the past 2 weeks there has been an increase in the amount of rocks mixed in loads being delivered to log sorting locations. The rocks can be as small… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Lifting Chain Nuts Backed Off
Lifting Chain Nuts Backed Off Two loads of ¾ plywood were being taken down from a skid to be placed on a truck for delivery. While the operator was backing… Read More
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Industry Alert – Rocks in Logging Truck Loads
Rocks in Logging Truck Loads Rocks in logging truck loads create several hazards for workers on the sorts. These rocks, if not seen, can shoot from tires at high speeds… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Confined Area
Confined Area Risks An employee was trying to pound a board back into the sorter with a mallet. The mallet caught the corner of the board and flipped in the… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Skidder Brake Failure
Skidder was starting up the skid trail at the start of shift when it abruptly stalled and began to slowly roll backwards. The braking systems failed and the operator was… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Fire from Hot Work Hazard
Fire from Hot Work Hazard Employee was grinding and welding cracks on a step feeder. The spark-watch was downstairs watering down the area below when he noticed a small fire… Read More