Forest Safety News – Volume 4, Issue 3 – June 2017
Forest Safety News gives all SAFE Companies and other subscribers the latest industry safety information and news. read more »
Rumblings gives you the latest information on safety issues in the transportation world, policy changes, tips on operating safely on the province’s roads and news about related events. read more »
On April 20th, three workers were fatally injured when rail cars carrying logs collided with a crew transport rail car and maintenance vehicle. read more »
The BC Forest Safety Council would like to express its sincere condolences to the families, friends, and co-workers of each and every person affected by the tragic incident in Woss on April 20. read more »
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| Saturated ground fails during road construction | Pilot Point Forest Consultants |
| Log truck spills load, loaderman suffers broken knee cap | CANFOR |
| Driver outside cab struck by log during loading of his truck | CANFOR |
| Machine Tips Over During Beaver Dam Removal | CANFOR |
| Pressure Washer Incident | Walter Neufeld Contracting Ltd. |
| Risks with changing Resource Road Radio Frequency signs | BC Forest Safety Council |
| The importance of keeping your rig clean: Log truck inspection reveals bunk mount failures “hidden” under road grime | Fearless Contracting Ltd. |
| 9-1-1: What you need to know when working in remote locations | Capacity Forest Management Ltd. |
| Grizzly Bear Attack | Capacity Forest Management Ltd. |
| Silviculture worker loses part of ear to skin cancer | BC Safe Forestry Program (courtesy of Jordan Tesluk) |
