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BCFSC produces a wide range of materials to help you do your job safely – in all areas of forestry.
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.
Learn MoreWho
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.
Learn MoreHow
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.
Learn MoreFeatured Resources
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Resource Guides >
Winter Safety Resources
Winter Safety Resources that contain seasonal information for companies to use for crew talks, post on bulletin boards and/or...
Topics: Log Hauling, Resource Roads, Light Trucks and Off-Road Vehicles, Transportation, Winter SafetyRead more -
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
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VISC – Save the Date
The 2023 Vancouver Island Safety Conference will be held... Read More
Professional logging truck driver training will benefit Indigenous people, youth
BC GOV NEWS Eight eligible British Columbians will... 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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Safety Alert of the Week - Sharp Edges on a Guide Cart Incident - Access this week's MAG safety alert and review & share it within your operation. ![]()
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www.bcforestsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mag_SafetyAlert-SharpEdgesOnGuideCart.pdf #bcforestsafetycouncil #magsafetyalert
WorkSafeBC Consultation on proposed amendments to Part 6 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 6, Substance Specific Requirements, sections 6.1–6.2.3, of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. The amendments are related to asbestos certification and licensing.![]()
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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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View the proposed regulatory amendments and information on how to provide feedback.![]()
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www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/public-hearings-consultations/current-public-hearings-and-consul...![]()
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Provide feedback by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
www.worksafebc.com
Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is requesting feedback on proposed amendments to Part 6, Substance Specific Requirements, sections 6.1–6.2.3, of the Occupational Health and Safety Reg...
Do you know the avalanche potential in your area and how to lower the risk to your workers? ![]()
Check out our free resource package. www.bcforestsafe.org/resource/avalanche-safety-resource-package/ #bcforestsafetycouncil #workerhealthnsafety
Please be advised - BCFSC is currently unable to receive or send faxes at this time. We are working to correct the issue but until that time, please email us at info@bcforestsafe.org or call 1-877-741-1060.
Due to the snow - BCFSC Office will be closing at 2pm today.
