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MAG – Safety Alert – Hoist Malfunction
Two employees were performing a saw change for the Headrig bandsaw using a hoist in the filing room. The hoist was lifted, and Employee #1 began pulling the saw cradle… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Forklift Pinched Hand
A forklift operator conducted his pre-trip inspection at the start of shift and identified that the latch that holds the forklift door in the open position was not functioning. The… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Equipment Fire / Excavator
An excavator was widening an existing fireguard when an ember from a fire 9.1 m away flew into the air intake. The operator turned off the excavator and exited the… Read More
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July 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – VHF Radio Best Practices
Using a VHF radio is a common and essential activity for many forestry workers. There are many requirements and rules in place to keep the radio communication system operating effectively…. Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Dropped Saw Blade
During a scheduled bandsaw change on the 8” canter an employee proceeded to remove the saw from the wheel prior to the saw cradle being lowered into position. The saw… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert Grinder Wheel Ring Test
During a WorkSafeBC site inspection, the officer asked a maintenance employee how to “ring test” a grinding wheel. Grinding wheels must be inspected and “ring tested” before they are mounted… Read More
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June 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Summer Safety
Safety at home, on weekends and on vacation is just as important as workplace safety. If you hurt yourself at home, the impact is the same – lost work and… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Forklift Spray Paint Can Incident
A forklift was driving through the rough yard and went over a bump. A spray paint can was stored on the air ride seat. The air ride seat bounced when… Read More
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Heatwave puts outdoor workers at risk
Record breaking heat across BC brings increased probability of forest fires, and a very serious risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion for outdoor workers. Employers should be treating this… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Worker Fatally Injured After Bulldozer Rolled
A worker was operating a bulldozer on the top of a pile of hog fuel in severe weather with heavy wind and rain. The bulldozer tipped over the edge of… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Vehicle Collision | Poor Visibility
Two pickup trucks loaded with ATVs were travelling down a mainline at the end of the day. As the first truck came over the crest of the hill, the driver… Read More
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Fatality Alert – May 13, 2021
Preliminary Information – On May 13th, a worker was fatally injured when the vehicle he was driving left the road in the Harrison Lake region of BC. Fatality Alert –… Read More
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Reduce the risk of slip, trip and fall injuries
Forest field workers are exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards on a daily basis when working and walking in the woods. Awareness of ground conditions and proper footwear will… Read More
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Emergency Response Plan Failure Due To Gaps in Radio Coverage
A worker suffered injuries in a fall over a log that required medical transport, but gaps in radio coverage left first aid scrambling to find a location with coverage. Workers… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A heater was being used to heat a building. As the result of improper use of the gas-powered heater three workers at the site had to be treated for carbon… Read More
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Dusty Resource Road Causes Collision
Two pickup trucks loaded with All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) were travelling down a mainline logging road at the end of day. The first truck came over the crest of a… Read More
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Fatality Alert – May 18, 2021
Preliminary Information On May 18th, a veteran tree planter in the Quesnel area died due to complications after being exposed to COVID-19. This alert provides preliminary information and a list… Read More
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WorkSafeBC Bulletin: Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board to Occupational First Aid
How to Receive an OFA Certificate Based on Your EMALB License PCP, EMR and FR’s that hold a valid license with Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board in BC can apply… Read More
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May 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Harvesting Fatalities
Harvesting Fatalities In 2003, WorkSafeBC developed a poster illustrating the number of logging fatalities that occurred from 1998 – 2002 by occupation. This poster was a very effective way to… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Conveyor Tail Spool Incident
Conveyor Tail Spool Incident While working with an unguarded tail spool, a worker used a stick to clear debris from the underside of the belt. When the stick got caught… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Trailer Stakes
Trailer Stakes A worker was seriously injured while attempting to adjust the tension of a spring-assisted folding stake on a log transport trailer. The stake extension, which was unsecured, swung… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Truck Fire
Truck Fire A log transport truck quit running while driving up a steep hill on a main highway. The driver got out to investigate the cause. While he was investigating,… Read More
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April 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Heavy Equipment Operation on Wildfires
Heavy Equipment Operation on Wildfires The wildfire season is quickly approaching and now is a great time to review how operating heavy equipment on the fireline can improve safety and… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Loader Tip Over
Loader Tip Over A worker was using a wheel loader to move a large portable fuel tank. He suspended the tank from the loader’s left fork using a pre-rigged bridle… Read More
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WPAC Safety Alert – Explosion at Wood Pellets Receiving Port
Explosion at Wood Pellets Receiving Port An explosion occurred at a wood pellets receiving port as a vessel was unloading. All safety equipment operated as expected during the event with… Read More
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WPAC Safety Alert – Fibre Pile Fatality
Fibre Pile Fatality A tragic event recently occurred in north-central Alberta where wood fibre was being stored for use on oil & gas drilling sites. Smoke or steam was noticed… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Bander Lockout Incident
Bander Lockout Incident The middle dunnage was missed in a load during the automatic cycle. Operator backed up the package into the strapper to replace the missed dunnage. The strapper… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Strapper Head Operation
Strapper Head Operation A trainer was training a worker on the strapper. During the training, the trainer walked away to bridge the panel leaving the trainee at the control panel…. Read More
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March 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Trailer Hoist Incidents
Trailer Hoist Incidents Loading log truck trailers using hoists or heavy equipment can be a hazardous activity. There has been an increase in incidents and close calls involving loading trailers. … Read More
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Fatality Alert – March 15, 2021
Preliminary Information On March 15, a manual tree faller was fatally injured when he was struck by the top of a Hemlock danger tree at a logging site near Port… Read More