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December 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Winter Risk Assessments
Winter Risk Assessments Winter conditions create new hazards and change risks. Poor weather, darkness and cold temperatures increase the risk associated with simple, everyday tasks. The consequences of a minor… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Pickup Truck Collision on Winter Road
Two pickup trucks were traveling in opposite directions on an unmaintained road network with multiple narrow and icy sections. TAG Safety Alert – Pickup Truck Collision on Winter Road For… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Near Miss – Overhead Door Panel
Serious Near Miss – Overhead Door Panel In August 2020, a worker entered an electrical room through the door. Just after they entered the overhead removable panel fell to the… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Trailer Loader Foot Pedal Jammed in Down Position
A truck driver called for assistance at the trailer loader. The truck driver stated that after he backed into position and lowered his trailer, the cable continued to spool out…. Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Property Damage – Power Pole Contact
Property Damage – Power Pole Contact In September 2020, a loader operator had a rough bundle on the forks of the loader and was heading towards the rough lumber storage…. Read More
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January 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Learning From Past Incidents
Learning From Past Incidents There are certain types of incidents that happen regularly and become trends. These trends are frustrating but they also provide valuable insights into how to manage… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Hogger/Serious Incident
Hogger/Serious Incident Smoke was found to be exiting from inside the hog. Access panels were removed to understand why smoke was being generated and extinguish any subsequent fire/hot spots. MAG… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Incident – ATV Incident
Serious Incident – ATV Incident In August 2020, a Woodlands employee was unloading a quad from a ¾ ton truck. The employee began reversing the quad while standing on the… Read More
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Industry Alert – First Aid Procedures & Equipment
Updated changes from WorkSafeBC to First Aid Procedures and Equipment In 2018, WorkSafeBC updated the first aid training procedures and the recommended first aid equipment. First aid attendants and contractors… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Rocks in Logging Truck Loads
In the past 2 weeks there has been an increase in the amount of rocks mixed in loads being delivered to log sorting locations. The rocks can be as small… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Lifting Chain Nuts Backed Off
Lifting Chain Nuts Backed Off Two loads of ¾ plywood were being taken down from a skid to be placed on a truck for delivery. While the operator was backing… Read More
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Industry Alert – Rocks in Logging Truck Loads
Rocks in Logging Truck Loads Rocks in logging truck loads create several hazards for workers on the sorts. These rocks, if not seen, can shoot from tires at high speeds… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Confined Area
Confined Area Risks An employee was trying to pound a board back into the sorter with a mallet. The mallet caught the corner of the board and flipped in the… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Skidder Brake Failure
Skidder was starting up the skid trail at the start of shift when it abruptly stalled and began to slowly roll backwards. The braking systems failed and the operator was… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Changing Knives on Chipper
Changing Knives on Chipper Two workers (a new worker and trainer) were changing knives on a chipper. The knife was not seated correctly and sprung out when bolt was being… Read More
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November 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Fuel Handling Safety
Fuel Handling Safety Handling fuel is a common practice in all sectors of forestry. Fueling equipment with diesel, putting gas in a chainsaw or using a propane torch in cold… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Cinch Loosens on Loaded Log Truck
Cinch on Loaded Log Truck Came Loose Striking Vehicle A Log truck with a full load hit a large bump on a bridge approach and cam over chain cinch became… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Trailer Molly Failure
Hoist was down requiring trailers to be loaded by High Decker operator. Operator grabbed lifting molly of trailer with power clam and began to lift trailer. Trailer lifting molly failed… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Bandsaw Damaged Saw Removal
Bandsaw Damaged Saw Removal An employee grabbed hold of a twisted saw. He pulled it with two hands, however it was caught on a guard above him. He used his… Read More
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Industry Alert – Faller Struck by Overhead Hazard
Faller Struck by Overhead Hazard A Faller was overcoming a limb tied cedar tree hazard. He was using an alder to push the hazard over. The faller kept a close… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Cold Temperatures
Working in Cold Temperatures With the cold winter temperatures, we need to ensure we are doing everything we can to stay safe. Working in cold or freezing temperatures for a… Read More
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Industry Alert – Chainsaw Kickback Injury
Chainsaw Kickback Injury Requires Surgery to Hand Crew was working on a small diameter tree thinning project. Trees were cut down, cut into pieces, and put in piles. Piles were… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Near Miss Pulling Cable with Loader
Serious Near Miss Pulling Cable with Loader Tradesmen were replacing a conveyor drag chain using a winch to pull the drag chain through the conveyor. When the winch failed, the… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Driver Pinches Hand at Trailer Hoist
While using the trailer hoist to lower the rear trailer onto the lead, the driver had to reposition the trailer during the sequence using the hoist controls, and accidentally lowered… Read More
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Fatality Alert – October 3, 2020
Preliminary Information On October 3, 2020, a worker was fatally injured when their vehicle went off a resource road near Houston, BC. We extend our condolences to the family and… Read More
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Industry Alert – PPE Caught Fire During Pile During
Workers High Visibility PPE Caught Fire While Pile Burning A worker was conducting pile burning activities and their high visibility shirt caught on fire. The worker was able to put… Read More
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October 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Winter Driving Safety
Shift Into Winter – Winter Driving Safety Campaign Shift Into Winter is an annual safety campaign that provides drivers with winter driving information and tips on how to stay safe… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Incident -Tall Oil Sump Grating
Serious Incident -Tall Oil Sump Grating A worker was preparing to lockout a piece of equipment and was standing on some oil sump grating. The grating fell away causing the… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Fall from Elevation – Hot Work
Fall from Elevation – Hot Work A contractor was welding on some head rig infeed jump chains. A fire developed underneath the infeed chains. MAG Safety Alert – Fall from… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert -Winch Assist Buncher Flops Over on Rock Bluff
A buncher was hooked up to winch assist machine and the operator was bunching his way down the cutblock. The area had some very steep ground and rock bluffs (70%+… Read More