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BCFSC has a wide range of materials to help you do your job safely – in all areas of forestry. Visit our resource section for downloadable documents.
What BC Forest Safety Offers
BCFSC provides resources, information, education and training for forest harvesting, sawmills and wood pellet manufacturing throughout BC. We offer SAFE Companies Certification, in-field safety advice and auditing services to ensure safety remains a top priority in all forestry work places.
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Why
be SAFE
SAFE Companies perform better. Becoming SAFE Certified demonstrates professionalism and reliability, and provides credibility and assurance that you are competent to do the job.
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Over 3,000 companies are SAFE Certified in BC. These companies have met the audit requirements and are recognized as SAFE Companies certified by the BCFSC.
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Both employers and workers can become SAFE Certified. It takes commitment, training and a sound safety management system to achieve SAFE Certification.
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First Aid in Forestry Operations
A First Aid program is meant to provide quick, effective first response to an injured worker. When an incident...
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Emergency Drills
Reviewing emergency response procedures in a non-emergency situation is critical to ensure the plan works and everyone knows their...
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ERP Planning – Air Medivac Videos Now Available
The third installment of the BCFSC video series on... Read More
Funding Opportunities for Forestry Worker Training
Looking to upgrade your workers? You could be eligible... Read More
What's New
Forest Safety News (FSN): Download the latest issue of the Forest Safety News
BCFSC FIRS App (Forest Industry Reporting System): The full version of the FIRS App is now available to download from your App store.
Worker Assessments: Ensure workers have the right knowledge and expertise to perform their jobs safely.
BCFSC Crew Talks: Download our safety crew talks to support your pre-shift / JOHSC meetings.
BCFSC Industry Fact Sheets: Download our Industry Fact Sheets by Classification Units.
Safety Conferences: Annual Vancouver Island and Interior Safety Conferences are free industry-driven safety conferences open to all BC forestry workers.
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This video is the third in a series highlighting the importance of emergency response planning in forestry operations, particularly on steep slopes. ![]()
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Conducting regular emergency response drills allows employers to verify the effectiveness of their plans, identify weaknesses and implement improvements based on the results of each drill.![]()
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This video covers planning requirements for the helicopter evacuation of a critically injured worker.
This video focuses on the importance of including extractions in Emergency Response Plans. It features a logging crew conducting an emergency extraction drill. ![]()
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It demonstrates the process and tools used for a crew-initiated extraction as well as a self-extraction done by the operator inside an over-turned cab and discusses the insights learned by the owner, the crew and the operator during the exercise.
