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MAG – Safety Alert – Emergency Access
Safety Alert As part of the North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH), an emergency medical drill was conducted for the graveyard crew. The drill scenario had a worker… Read More
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Boulder in log bundle discovered during unloading
During unloading at a mill, a boulder was discovered inside a bundle of logs. Learn more in this industry-submitted alert.
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July 2024 Monthly Safety Alert – Heat Stress
If your body heats up faster than it can cool itself, your body can experience heat stress which can result in serious heat-related illnesses and potential injury. Read more
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WorkSafeBC: First Aid Assessment Worksheet
WorkSafeBC has added a First Aid Assessment Worksheet to assist employers with the new regulation requiring a written assessment of first aid equipment, supplies, and facilities required at each of… Read More
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MAG- Safety Alert – Medical Emergency
Safety Alert During an incident on-site, an employee suffered a cardiac emergency. Fortunately, the quick response by co-workers, first aid attendants and emergency responders administering life-saving measures, including the use… Read More
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CHAG Safety Alert – Steep Road Incident
Steep Road Incident A loaded off highway logging truck descended a 28% grade switchback with a damp road surface. The truck started gaining speed, so the driver decided to drive… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Cinch Failure
While trying to tighten up a cinch on a load of logs, the cinch broke. This caused the driver to fall to the ground, while simultaneously hitting himself in the… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hand Injury
Safety Alert An employee was attempting to clear a jam in a waste conveyor using a three-foot pike pole. They were working against the flow when debris from the tilt-hoist… Read More
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Water pump exhaust ignites container of gasoline
During wildfire fighting operations a water tender pump’s exhaust outlet was inadvertently aligned with a nearby jerry can, causing an explosion. Learn more in this alert submitted by the BC… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Mobile Equipment and Pedestrian Interaction
Safety Alert A supervisor noticed a truck driver standing outside of their vehicle in a designated safe zone (marked as X in the image) as a forklift was transferring dunnage… Read More
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WorkSafeBC Summer 2024 Update: First Aid Regulatory Change
WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors has approved amendments to Part 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, relating to occupational first aid (OFA). These amendments take effect November 1, 2024…. Read More
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Tree planter slips, suffers serious leg injury
A tree planter’s slip and fall results in a serious puncture wound. Learn more in this industry-submitted alert.
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June 2024 Monthly Safety Alert – Fighting Complacency
Companies with a good safety culture are often described as being vigilant. It’s this kind of mindset and attitude that keeps people sharp and on the lookout for potential hazards… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Serious Finger Injury
Safety Alert An incident occurred when a Saw Shop employee was using a Babbit mold to build plates. The employee has positioned a die grinder on top of the open… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Water Activities Working Alone
Safety Alert A Close Call occurred when an experienced Boom-man fell off a log and into the water. MAG – Safety Alert – Water Activities Working Alone MAG – Safety… Read More
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May 2024 Monthly Safety Alert – Equipment Operator Escape and Extrication
Equipment operators are often working in remote locations that can be difficult to access if something goes wrong. The following tips will help workers and supervisors prepare for emergencies, including… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Fall from Elevation – Loader
Safety Alert Due to an engine overheating alarm a worker exited the cab and stepped down onto the tracks to open the side engine access cover to check the turbine…. Read More
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June 2024 – Forest Safety Newsletter
The June 2024 edition of the Forest Safety News is now available. Read the latest issue by downloading a copy or read it online. June 2024 – Forest Safety News
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MAG – Safety Alert – Failure to Wear PPE
Safety Alert A Planer Millwright was changing a ~200lb Planer Infeed Roll Assembly, due to restricted space they had to change their means of transport and rigging. While lowering the… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Lockout Gate Securement
Safety Alert Every gate that accesses a lockout area must have signage indicating it is a lockout area. It must also be secured and require a tool to open the… Read More
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Worker Fatigue and Journey Management
Fatigue led to a driver falling asleep behind the wheel while on a forest service road. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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Log Falls From Trailer During Unchaining
The truck driver left the sort, leaving a spilled log on the ground and the incident unreported. Learn more in this industry alert from New Zealand.
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Woody Debris Ignites On Skidder
Faulty, damaged and worn machine components can be a fire hazard. Learn more in this industry alert from New Zealand.
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MAG- Safety Alert – Lost Time
Safety Alert A Stacker attendant was pushed by the lumber on the stacker table into the console/ live fence structure when they inadvertently stepped on the ducker lower pedal. They… Read More
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Tree planters need to know weather stations for specific blocks
Being aware of how to determine the representative weather station for a specific block is crucial for tree planters. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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Survey Invitation for BC Forestry Workers – Deadline Extended
Forestry Workers’ Perceptions on Safety Survey The Forestry Workers’ Perceptions on Safety Survey deadline has been extended to May 18, 2024. The BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC) is inviting… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hand Laceration
Safety Alert Two maintenance workers were in a storeroom conducting pre-job evaluations of sprinkler pipes that required replacing. They needed a ladder to get up high enough to determine the… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – 50% Caustic Spray
Safety Alert A worker was doing chemical prep and was about to transfer over 50% caustic from a railcar into the 50% storage tank. The worker did not hook up… Read More
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April 2024 Monthly Safety Alert – Preparing for Wildfire Season
Share the following information with your crews and take action to improve safety for the upcoming wildfire season. Read more
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MAG Safety Alert – Railroad Crossing
Safety Alert An empty truck and trailer were crossing the railway track approaching site 2 planer, when the CN Train pushing 16 empty cars on to site struck the truck… Read More