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Fatality Alert – October 23
On October 23rd, a tugboat used in log salvage operations capsized during rough conditions near Vancouver. The boat operator was found in the water and was not able to be… Read More
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November 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Winter Wildfire Hazards
This winter, some wildfires will continue to smolder and burn under the snow, which will create new and hidden hazards, some of which may not be obvious or will be… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Lost Time Injury – Hand Injury Incident
Safety Alert A worker was getting measurements from boards at an outfeed. As the worker collected two boards from the bin with their hand, more boards dropped on to the… Read More
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WorkSafeBC Update to First Aid Regulations
In April 2023, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to Part 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation, relating to first aid. These amendments take effect November 1,… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Lock Out Save
Safety Alert A new worker performed a verified lockout in an MCC room. A cable was used to lockout the main and the 3 separate disconnects.When the verifier performed the… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Big Canter Ejected Log
Safety Alert An operator had an issue in the Canter heads and had to back up the log. While reversing the belt, the operator heard an unusual noise. When investigating… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Serious Finger Injury – New and Young Worker
Safety Alert A new and young worker noticed a board hanging on a loose wire above a conveyor. They attempted to knock it off the wire. It caught on the… Read More
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Fatality Alert – Oct 24
On October 24th, a forestry worker was fatally injured while operating an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in an area northeast of Prince George. Read more
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hoisting Rigger Near Miss
Safety Alert The maintenance crew was changing out a 150hp hog motor for the barkers. The telehandler operator was backing away from the machine and was starting to lower the… Read More
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Shock mount failure leaves UTV inoperable
UTV operator stranded after shock mount breaks. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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October 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Flying Safely Over Water
Flying aircraft over large bodies of water introduces unique hazards not found when flying over land. Read more.
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hog Chute Failure
Safety Alert A loader operator pulled a bin from under a yellow chute that was directing hog from the galley. When the operator backed up, the bin struck the chute… Read More
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Vancouver Island Safety Conference is tomorrow, Oct 28th
VISC 2023 is taking place this Saturday, October 28th from 8:30am – 3:30pm. Take a look at what you can expect at this year’s conference focused on Navigating the Future… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Flat Bar Stored Energy
Safety Alert During a shop clean-up, a worker tossed a pallet into the garbage bin located next to the fiberglass shop. The pallet landed on a 20ft long ½” x… Read More
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Watch for water bars on resource roads
A worker driving on a resource road impacted an unnoticed water bar. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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Fatality Alert – Sept 29
On September 29th, a bridge maintenance worker was fatally injured when they were struck by a tree that fell from a steep slope above the bridge. Read more
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MAG – Safety Alert – Worker Splashed with Hot Water
Safety Alert A water deluge system activated causing a blend chamber to fill with hot water. A worker was tasked to open the blend chamber slide gate and empty the… Read More
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Fatality Alert – September 26, 2023 – Helicopter Incident
On September 26th, a Bell 206L helicopter went down near Purden Ski Hill, east of Prince George. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured in the crash. Read more
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; a day of reflection, remembrance and acknowledgement to honour the lives lost, the Survivors and those forever impacted by the… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Shaving Bin Hazard
Safety Alert A pellet plant employee observed smoke coming from the planer bag-house area. A fire started in Planer Bin #2 and quickly spread down the connecting pipe to Bin… Read More
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September 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Safe Travel on Resource Roads
Driving on resource roads requires concentration and good judgement to get to your destination safely. Consider these safe driving strategies. Read more.
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Fatality Alert – September 19, 2023 – Wildland Firefighters MVI
On September 19th at approximately 2:00am, four wildland firefighters were fatally injured on Highway 1 near Walhachin. RCMP investigators indicated the fire crew’s pick-up truck failed to navigate a bend… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Lockout Verified Lockout Violation
Lockout Verified Lockout Violation A Millwright locked out the Main Air for the Log Processing Infeed (using a scissor clamp). A clean up person also locked out the Main Air… Read More
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Plan ahead and use caution when travelling on BC’s resource roads
Autumn is an active time in BC forests. Wildlife, recreational users and industry are all sharing access roads and the back country. There are many hazards to consider for personal… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Pinched Finger in Chain
The maintenance team responded to a broken deck chain at the barker. During the repair, a two-person team was jumping the chain over the idler sprocket at an S-drive. MAG… Read More
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Walking in the woods: Keep it injury-free
Dew on the ground in a shaded area caused a worker to slip, resulting in a fractured ankle. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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MAG – Safety Alert – Close Call, Steel in Log
Close Call, Steel in Log While a logging truck was being unloaded a worker noticed a large metal object in the log, two feet from the end. The log was… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Loading Transport Truck with Crane
Loading Transport Truck with Crane In January, while loading a 40,000lb Transformer with a crane onto a transport truck, the truck driver was observed getting onto the flat deck being… Read More
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August 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Innovative Safety Equipment for Field Crews
Many high-risk in-field activities can be made safer and productivity increased by using innovative new tools and products. Here are some examples of how some forestry operations are using technology… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Other Trespasser and Drug Paraphernalia
Other Trespasser and Drug Paraphernalia Following up of a report of trespassers on the mill property, a camp/shelter was discovered as well as items that had the potential to be… Read More