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Forest Safety News - 2018-12

Here is the latest Forest Safety News, December 2018 edition (pdf format, 20 pages).

On October 6th, 2018 a faller was fatally injured when he was struck by a tree.

On September 20th, 2018 a forestry worker was fatally injured when the pick-up truck he was repairing moved unexpectedly.

Improving transportation safety in forest operations


Stud Failure leads to “Wheels Off” Incident	Weyerhaeuser
Log truck compensator failure results in spilled load, smashed pickup truck and injuries	Downie Timber Ltd.
Resource Road Driving: Don't blind the oncoming driver when clearing loaded industrial vehicles	INTERFOR