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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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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
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Funding Opportunities for Forestry Worker Training
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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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MOLLY LIFT STRAP SAFETY INSPECTION: Lift strap (or molly) failures present significant safety risks to log truck drivers. It is crucial to regularly inspect the lift strap so ensure it is replaced before it fails. This video explains an inspection process and shows what to look for and when lift straps must be taken out of service/replaced.
LOADER ASSIST PROCEDURE: Proper load securement is vital for safe log hauling operations. Back and shoulder injuries are common risks for log haul drivers when throwing wrappers over loads. Using a log loader to place wrappers is one way to reduce injury risks but this process presents other risks that must be managed. ![]()
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This video explains risk assessment criteria and a process employers can use to develop an effective safe work procedure for loader assist.
Professional Industry Driver Training Program: The Professional Industry Driver Program is a key initiative to standardize the level of training and assessment for Professional Industry Drivers and Professional Log Truck Drivers.
