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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.
SAFE Companies
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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is SAFE
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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to be SAFE
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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Safety Tips & Tools >
Slips, Trips, and Falls Injury Prevention
According to WorkSafeBC, approximately 20% of workplace injuries are related to slips, trips, and falls every year. Almost 41,000...
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Safety Meetings >
BCFSC Crew Talks
The BCFSC Crew Talk helps support a short (five minutes or less) safety conversation at the beginning of meetings,...
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Latest Updates
News & Events View All
December’s Edition of the Forest Safety News is Now Available
Read the latest issue of the Forest Safety News.... Read More
WorkSafeBC Update to First Aid Regulations
In April 2023, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments... Read More
What's New
Online Training for Manufacturing Supervisors: Free, online training to help train supervisors in sawmill and wood pellet manufacturing sectors.
Worker Assessments: Ensure workers have the right knowledge and expertise to perform their jobs safely.
Resource Road Safety: Learn how resource roads present unique risks and hazards that require enhanced safety and training for safe travel.
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.
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Are you providing and maintaining adequate first aid at all your worksites, including up to date written procedures? ![]()
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Check out WorkSafeBC OHSR 3.17 to confirm the requirements and to ensure you have planned and communicated your site-specific first aid arrangements. ![]()
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(d) the authority of the first aid attendant over the treatment of injured workers and the responsibility of the employer to report injuries to the Board,
Safety Alert of the Week - Near Miss - Log Dump Incident - Access this week's MAG safety alert review and share it within your operation. ![]()
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WorkSafeBC Consultation Invite: ![]()
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WorkSafeBC is inviting stakeholder to share feedback on the proposed amendments to Part 16 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. ![]()
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The Policy, Regulation and Research Department is requesting feedback on proposed amendments to Part 16, Mobile Equipment, sections 16.21 to 16.21.1 — Seat belts, of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.![]()
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Provide your feedback by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024.![]()
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The consultation phase gives stakeholders an opportunity to share feedback before the proposed amendments are taken to public hearing. ![]()
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Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is requesting feedback on proposed amendments to Part 16, Mobile Equipment, sections 16.21 to 16.21.1 — Seat belts, of the Occupational Health and Safe...
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