Safety Alerts

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  • MAG Safety Alert – Confined Area

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2020/11/19

    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

  • TAG Safety Alert – Skidder Brake Failure

    Alert Type: CHAG/TAG Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2020/11/17

    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

  • MAG Safety Alert – Fire from Hot Work Hazard

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2020/11/12

    Fire from Hot Work Hazard Employee was grinding and welding cracks on a step feeder. The spark-watch was downstairs watering down the area below when he noticed a small fire… Read More

  • MAG Safety Alert – Changing Knives on Chipper

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2020/11/05

    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

  • November 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Fuel Handling Safety

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2020/11/01

    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

  • MAG Safety Alert – Cinch Loosens on Loaded Log Truck

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2020/10/29

    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

  • TAG Safety Alert – Trailer Molly Failure

    Alert Type: CHAG/TAG Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2020/10/26

    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

  • MAG Safety Alert – Bandsaw Damaged Saw Removal

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2020/10/22

    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

  • Industry Alert – Faller Struck by Overhead Hazard

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Company: INTERFOR
    Location: Coastal BC
    Date: 2020/10/19

    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

  • MAG Safety Alert – Cold Temperatures

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2020/10/15

    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