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  • MAG-WPAC – Safety Alert – Level ground Incident (Wood Pellets)

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert, WPAC Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/05/15

    Safety Alert While attempting to unload wood pellets using an end-dump trailer on uneven ground, a sub-contractor flipped their cab and trailer. The driver was standing on the step of… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Elevated Work Platform (EWP)

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/05/08

    Safety Alert During a scheduled maintenance day, a cleanup worker and an Aerial Work Platform (AWP) operator were tasked with removing dust and debris from elevated areas. While operating the… Read More

  • Fatality Alert – February 24, 2025

    Alert Type: Fatality Alert
    Date: 2025/05/06

    On February 24th, a forestry worker passed away as a result of injuries sustained in an earlier fall incident that occurred on Vancouver Island, BC. Read more

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Arc Flash

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/05/01

    Safety Alert During normal operating conditions, a three-phase 60-amp breaker experienced an internal failure on the line side, resulting in an arc flash. This caused two additional breakers, including the… Read More

  • Sawlog vandalized with rail spikes

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Date: 2025/04/29

    A de-barked log entering a sawmill was discovered to contain multiple rail spikes. Learn more in this industry submitted alert.

  • Fatality Alert – April 15, 2025

    Alert Type: Fatality Alert
    Date: 2025/04/24

    On April 15th, a manual tree faller was fatally injured while working at a site south of Kitimat, BC. Read more

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Metal Splinter Injuries

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/04/24

    Safety Alert Two recordable incidents occurred involving metal splinters when handling hard steel on hard steel. A worker was installing a bearing in the edger, a Millwright struck the side… Read More

  • April Alert of the Month – Day of Mourning

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2025/04/21

    Every year, on April 28, workers, families, employers and others come together and remember those who have lost their lives to work-related incidents or occupational diseases. Read more

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Metal Splinter Injuries

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/04/17

    Safety Alert Two recordable incidents occurred involving metal splinters when handling hard steel on hard steel. MAG – Safety Alert – Metal Splinter Injuries MAG – Safety Alert – Screen… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Metal Projectile Injuries – 5 Repeat Occurrences

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/04/10

    Safety Alert A hammer and chisel were used to break a bearing race. A small piece of metal broke off the chisel and embedded into the worker’s forearm. MAG –… Read More

  • March Alert of the Month – Bear Safety

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2025/04/04

    Spring is just around the corner and that means bears will be coming out of hibernation. In preparation for another season working in bear country, review the following safety information…. Read More

  • ERP Planning – Air Medivac Videos Now Available

    Alert Type: BCFSC Announcement
    Company: BCFSC
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/04/04

    The third installment of the BCFSC video series on Emergency Response Planning is now available. This two-part release, accessible on our YouTube Channel, highlights the planning requirements and practice drills… Read More

  • Tick season (and the risk of lyme disease) is here

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Date: 2025/04/03

    Reduce your risk of contracting Lyme Disease while working in the outdoors. Learn more in this industry alert.

  • Register for the Interior Safety Conference held May 1, 2025 in Kamloops, BC

    Alert Type: BCFSC Announcement
    Company: BCFSC
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/04/03

    Join us for the Interior Safety Conference (ISC) on Thursday, May 1, 2025! This annual event is a must-attend for BC forestry professionals, offering a unique opportunity to delve into… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Fire – Debarker Baghouse

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/04/03

    Safety Alert An explosion and fire occurred in the sawmill’s debarker baghouse during normal operations due to a seized debarker feedroll packed with cedar bark. MAG – Safety Alert –… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Angle Grinder

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/03/27

    Safety Alert A welder was prepping a V groove root of a 23″ pipe using an angle grinder with a feathering technique. The zip blade’s flex rating allowed for light… Read More

  • Inspect Winter Burn Piles

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Date: 2025/03/24

    BC Wildfire Service urges anyone who conducted pile burning over the winter to check for hot spots. Read, save and share a copy of this industry alert.

  • MAG -Safety Alert – Struck By

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/03/20

    Safety Alert The maintenance team was installing  new rakes/pushers in a fuel cell at the  thermal energy plant. The long rake was  safely maneuvered into the cell and  seated at… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Thermal Oil Fire

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/03/13

    Safety Alert After a hot alignment, a thermal oil pump  caught fire upon restart. The pump had  been running normally, but the restart was  deferred to ensure qualified personnel  were… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Failure

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/03/06

    Safety Alert A ground fault on a debarker ring motor caused the variable frequency drive (VFD) to fail, leading to a fire in the motor control centre (MCC). MAG –… Read More

  • Rock thrown from log truck smashes windshield of pickup

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Date: 2025/03/04

    A rock thrown from a log truck smashed through the windshield of an oncoming pickup, entering the cab and striking the driver. Learn more in this submitted alert.

  • February Alert of the Month – Preventing Common Injuries

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2025/02/28

    Most small forestry operations don’t have a lot of incidents to analyze, so using province-wide injury statistics to determine the risks can help you develop a solid safety plan. Read… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Falling Objects

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/02/27

    Safety Alert An employee was installing the tail drum of a conveyor using a spud wrench to align bolt holes in the tail boot flange. Without holding the wrench, they… Read More

  • March Issue of Forest Safety News Now Available

    Alert Type: BCFSC Announcement
    Company: BCFSC
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/02/26

    The March issue of the Forest Safety News is now available. Catch up on the latest news from the BC Forest Safety Council. Download a copy here.

  • MAG Safety Alert – Musculoskeletal Injury

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/02/20

    Safety Alert An employee was replacing rolls and tubes in a veneer dryer after clearing a blockage. While positioning a roll into a bushing, they slipped, straining their back, which… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Arc Flash

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/02/13

    Safety Alert While removing concrete from a project area with an excavator, a contractor accidentally struck a buried electrical conduit and rebar causing an arc flash at the breaker cabinet… Read More

  • Back Pain While Working On Dozer Blade

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Date: 2025/02/12

    A worker suffered back pain while working on a dozer blade. Learn more in this submitted alert.

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Fire – Hot Work

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/02/06

    Safety Alert Hot work was being performed on the fuel distribution conveyor using cutting torches. During the work, falling sparks and slag ignited oil-soaked material below. Personnel hosed down the… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Laceration and Fracture

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2025/01/30

    Safety Alert A lab technician suffered a serious injury while closing the lid on a steamer containing product samples for quality control. The heavy lid dropped on their left-hand ring… Read More

  • January Alert of the Month – PPE Programs

    Date: 2025/01/28

    Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be chosen to make sure it offers the best protection available. This alert focuses on what supervisors and owners should consider when developing a PPE… Read More