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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.
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
News & Events View All
Summer Issue of Forest Safety News Now Available
Read the latest issue of Forest Safety News –... Read More
PUBLIC AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT
Expected warm weekend in BC creating a higher risk... 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.
Connect with Us
CREW TALK OF THE WEEK – Gutter Cleaning Safety - Use it at the beginning of your crew or JOSHC meetings. Request the weekly CTS by EM at info@bcforestsafe.org or visit![]()
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NOMINATIONS FOR LEADERSHIP IN SAFETY NOW OPEN: ![]()
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Each year, BCFSC celebrates individual safety achievements in forestry. Nominations are NOW being accepted for safety in harvesting, manufacturing and lifetime achievement.![]()
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If you know a leader in forestry safety, then nominate an individual, crew, team, division, contractor, company, supplier, consultant, trainer, etc. (basically anyone that deserves to be recognized for outstanding safety leadership or achievements) by sending us an email to info@bcforestsafe.org with the following information: ![]()
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Nominee’s name (first and last)![]()
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Nomination Category (Cary White Award or MVP)![]()
A description of the reason for the nomination (please provide as much detail as possible)![]()
Your name and email address![]()
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Leadership in Safety Awards include: ![]()
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- Cary White Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award ![]()
- Forest Safety (Harvesting) MVP ![]()
- Manufacturing Safety MVP ![]()
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Award recipients will be honoured in person during the Vancouver Island Safety Conference on October 28th, 2023.
News Pellets: WPAC updates its One-Stop Safety Resource for pellet producers. Click on the link to access a highlight in the Canadian Biomass Magazine. tdy.lol/dQKCA![]()
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WPAC updates its One-Stop Safety Resource for pellet producers - Canadian Biomass Magazine
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The Wood Pellet Association of Canada's (WPAC) improved One-Stop Safety Resource, created last year, has been updated with the latest safety informationTwitter feed is not available at the moment.
