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MAG – Safety Alert – Shaving Bin Hazard
Safety Alert A pellet plant employee observed smoke coming from the planer bag-house area. A fire started in Planer Bin #2 and quickly spread down the connecting pipe to Bin… Read More
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September 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Safe Travel on Resource Roads
Driving on resource roads requires concentration and good judgement to get to your destination safely. Consider these safe driving strategies. Read more.
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Fatality Alert – September 19, 2023 – Wildland Firefighters MVI
On September 19th at approximately 2:00am, four wildland firefighters were fatally injured on Highway 1 near Walhachin. RCMP investigators indicated the fire crew’s pick-up truck failed to navigate a bend… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Lockout Verified Lockout Violation
Lockout Verified Lockout Violation A Millwright locked out the Main Air for the Log Processing Infeed (using a scissor clamp). A clean up person also locked out the Main Air… Read More
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Plan ahead and use caution when travelling on BC’s resource roads
Autumn is an active time in BC forests. Wildlife, recreational users and industry are all sharing access roads and the back country. There are many hazards to consider for personal… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Pinched Finger in Chain
The maintenance team responded to a broken deck chain at the barker. During the repair, a two-person team was jumping the chain over the idler sprocket at an S-drive. MAG… Read More
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Walking in the woods: Keep it injury-free
Dew on the ground in a shaded area caused a worker to slip, resulting in a fractured ankle. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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MAG – Safety Alert – Close Call, Steel in Log
Close Call, Steel in Log While a logging truck was being unloaded a worker noticed a large metal object in the log, two feet from the end. The log was… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Loading Transport Truck with Crane
Loading Transport Truck with Crane In January, while loading a 40,000lb Transformer with a crane onto a transport truck, the truck driver was observed getting onto the flat deck being… Read More
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August 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Innovative Safety Equipment for Field Crews
Many high-risk in-field activities can be made safer and productivity increased by using innovative new tools and products. Here are some examples of how some forestry operations are using technology… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Other Trespasser and Drug Paraphernalia
Other Trespasser and Drug Paraphernalia Following up of a report of trespassers on the mill property, a camp/shelter was discovered as well as items that had the potential to be… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Loader Operator and Truck Driver – Near Miss (SIFp)
Safety Alert While unloading a logging truck at a log yard, a log fell from the top load and struck the brim of the driver’s hard hat and their left… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Sawmill Damaged by Fire when Hog Fuel Ignited
Sawmill Damaged by Fire when Hog Fuel Ignited – July 2016 A smouldering summer hog fire was put out by some workers dousing it with water from a hose, however,… Read More
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No Go Decisions on Wildfires
In recent situations on wildfires, operators made No Go decisions and did not attempt to continue work. Learn why in this submitted alert.
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MAG – Safety Alert – Boom Boat Sinking
While stowing bundles, a boom boat (side winder) rapidly sank in 290’ of water. The Operator was able to jump clear and was uninjured. MAG – Safety Alert – Boom… Read More
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Fatality Alert – July 28, 2023 – Wildland Firefighter
On July 28th, 2023, a wildland firefighter was fatally injured while working on a wildfire north of Fort St. John. Media reports indicate the Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) the worker… Read More
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July 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Safely Loading, Unloading and Transporting ATVs
Every year forestry workers are seriously injured while operating ATVs. Incidents caused by improperly loading or unloading of ATVs can be just as serious as ATV crashes or rollovers. Read… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Worker’s Clothing Ignites
A worker had been conducting an inspection of an industrial furnace; lying on their side, on the ground, facing the furnace. When they stood up, their coveralls ignited in the… Read More
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Fatality Alert – July 13, 2023 – Wildland Firefighter
Preliminary Information: A wildland firefighter was fatally injured while working on a fire near Revelstoke, BC. News agencies report that the firefighter was found trapped under a fallen tree and… Read More
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Grazing grizzly bear encounters brushing crew
A grizzly bear feasting on wild berries encountered a 4-person brushing crew two days in a row. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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MAG Safety Alert – Loader Fire
Loader Fire As a loader operator gathered rejected logs at the reject bin he smelled smoke, looked behind and noticed a spark. He then radioed the mill and headed to… Read More
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Missed check-in prompts search for field technician
A forest technician missed their afternoon check-in while out conducting road inspections.
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MAG – Safety Alert – Log Truck Roll Away – Near Miss
Safety Alert A logging truck driver was in the process of loading a trailer at the trailer hoist when it was noticed that the truck began to roll away. The… Read More
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Tree planter hospitalized following bear attack
The BC Conservation Service is investigating what it believes was a defensive grizzly bear attack on a tree planter working near Tumbler Ridge. Learn more, and access helpful resources in… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Fire from Hot Work Hazard
Fire from Hot Work Hazard An 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… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hog – Clearing Bark from Hog Rotor
Safety Alert An employee was working on freeing bark debris that was caught in the Hog rotor. The employee used their hands to rotate the rotor in a back-and-forth, direction… Read More
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June 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Preparing for Hot Summer Work
With the hot weather upon us, now is a good time to think about how to prepare for working safely in the heat. Read more
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Walking on logs: Assess the risk each time
Recent injuries resulting from walking on logs reinforce the need to assess for hazards. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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MAG Safety Alert – Loader Operator Near Miss
Loader Operator Near Miss A Merchandizer Operator was attempting to fix a cross up on the Re-Entry Step Feeder. They turned on the Blue Notification Light to notify the Loader… Read More
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Review your Emergency Response Plan for work in remote settings
Reviewing your Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for evacuation of a seriously injured or sick worker from a remote worksite is extremely important. Learn more in this submitted alert.