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Industry Alert – Recreational Resource Road Users Caution
Hunters and “Corona” Campers Need to Use Caution and Planning When Travelling on Resource Roads Resource roads are not built to the same standard as highways and might not have… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Self-Tapping Screws/Cable Tray
Self-Tapping Screws/Cable Tray A sign in a MCC room had been attached to a cable tray using self tapping screws. This cable tray houses 600 VAC power cables, the self… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Near Miss – Rail Car Door Fell Off
Serious Near Miss – Rail Car Door Fell Off A rail car door was opened by the warehouse operator who was following the safe work procedure and using the lift… Read More
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September 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – “See Something, Say Something”
“See Something, Say Something” This alert looks at some of the reasons why we don’t always speak up when we identify safety concerns. The adage of “If you see something,… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Cinch Loosens and Hits Pick-up Truck
A log truck with a load of pulp on a mill-to-mill transfer hit a large bump on a bridge approach on the highway and the cam over chain cinch came… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Lockout Violation – Crossing Guardrails
Lockout Violation – Crossing Guardrails While attempting to troubleshoot an issue with Planer Stacker Hoist, a Shift Millwright stepped through a guardrail and into a lockout area in order to… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Rollover on Forest Service Road
The shoulder of the road gave way when a loaded log truck moved over to make room for a non-radio controlled motorcyclist he met on aForest Service Road. TAG Safety… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Log Truck Rolled into Highway
Log Truck Rolled into Highway The driver of a log truck was preparing to load his trailer at the trailer hoist. When the driver exited his truck they forgot to… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Pinched Finger at Gang
Pinched Finger at Gang While sorting pieces at the Gang outfeed, a piece was crossed up traveling down the transfer. After attempting to straighten the piece unsuccessfully, the operator stopped… Read More
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Industry Alert – ATVs & Water Bar Hazards
ATVs and Water Bar Hazards An ATV struck a water bar that was not visible until the operator was upon it. The impact caused the machine to jump and, although… Read More
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August 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Wildfire Hazards: Fire Behaviour
Wildfire Hazards: Fire Behaviour Both forestry workers and fire crews responding to wildfires will be exposed to risks and hazards that exist in a wildfire environment. Fire behaviour can range… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Kiln Cart Ran Over By Forklift
Kiln Cart Ran Over By Forklift A Forklift Operator was carrying a load while traveling through the storage yard. Their left door suddenly slammed shut due to a broken door… Read More
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Industry Alert – Silviculture Operations Extreme Weather Hazard
Silviculture Operations Hazard: Extreme Weather Warning Unusually wet weather and unstable weather systems have prevailed throughout springtime in Western Canada, and further wet and stormy weather is expected in the… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Finger Pinched While Adjusting Photo Eye
Finger Pinched While Adjusting Photo Eye An electrician was called to adjust a bin index photo eye on the sorter. This is a regular and common task that is performed… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Near Miss – Fall Protection Success
Serious Near Miss – Fall Protection Success A serious near miss when a truck driver fell and hung for 20 to 30 minutes before rescue prompted a company to install… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Charge Pushed Through Kiln Door
Charge Pushed Through Kiln Door Two forklift drivers were working together to finish up building a charge. One driver proceeded to push the last carts up against the rest of… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Heli Hill Crew Working in the Bite
A Heli Hooktender sustained fractured right femur, left ankle and wrist, requiring surgery. TAG Safety Alert – Heli Hill Crew Working in the Bite For more information, contact transportation@bcforestsafe.org
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MAG Safety Alert – Log Almost Struck Employee
Log Almost Struck Employee An over length log was sent to the transfer deck and had to be cut to progress forward. A pre-work assessment was performed, lockout completed, and… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Heater Failure Caused Fire
Heater Failure Caused Fire The infra-red radiant heater mounted on the ceiling above the VDA lube system failed. Video surveillance shows that the element failed, causing a shower of sparks… Read More
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Industry Alert – Train and Logging Truck Collision
Train and Logging Truck Collision Just north of Quesnel, an eastbound loaded logging truck was crossing a marked rail crossing when a southbound freight train collided with the trailer. The… Read More
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Industry Alert – Dusty Conditions on Forest Service Road
Dusty Conditions on Forest Safety Road (Bamfield) A driver, experienced with operating on resource roads, drove into the back of a logging truck that was travelling in the same direction…. Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Log Truck Driver – Twisted Knee Lost Time
Log Truck Driver – Twisted Knee Lost Time A log truck driver was making a delivery to the mill. Conditions were very slippery, and drivers were instructed to wear ice… Read More
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Industry Alert – Lowboy / Lowbed Incidents Lead to Serious Operator Injuries
Lowboy / Lowbed Incidents Lead to Serious Operator Injuries Two lowboy operators sustained injuries in separate incidents involving lowbed trailers. This safety alert provides an overview of both incidents and… Read More
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Industry Alert – Maintaining Driver Awareness
The Importance of Maintaining Driver Awareness Recent collisions on a rail crossing and dusty resource road serve as reminders to be aware of conditions and your surroundings at all times…. Read More
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June 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Wildfire Hazards: Danger Trees
Wildfire Hazards: Danger Trees Both forestry workers and fire crews responding to wildfires will be exposed to risks and hazards that exist in a wildfire environment. A danger tree is… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Other Struck By Falling Shaft
Other Struck By Falling Shaft Two employees were removing an idler shaft from the bottom of a conveyor to replace bearings. The first employee was using a short length of… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Pinched Finger While Feeding Hog
Pinched Finger While Feeding Hog A new cleanup employee was feeding the hog. While looking up the conveyor to regulate the feed of scrap sticks and boards into the hog,… Read More
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May 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Wildfire Hazards: Phase Congestion
Wildfire Hazards: Phase Congestion Both forestry workers and fire crews responding to wildfires will be exposed to risks and hazards that exist in a wildfire environment including “phase congestion”. Phase… Read More
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Industry Alert – Bear & Wildlife Safety
Springtime Necessities of Bear and Wildlife Safety Spring is a time when bears are very active. Bears (and other wildlife) can pose a serious threat to workers in wilderness areas…. Read More
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Industry Alert – Flood & Landslide Risk
Flood and Landslide Risk High temperatures across many areas of the province last week have increased snow melt and caused an increased risk of flooding, washouts and landslides. This safety… Read More