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  • TAG Safety Alert – Duty Start Times

    Alert Type: CHAG/TAG Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2018/03/01

    Hourly on duty risk can vary significantly depending on duty start time. The chart below will help determine when alertness is reduced resulting in a higher risk of a fatigue… Read More

  • TAG Safety Alert – Managing Fatigue

    Alert Type: CHAG/TAG Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2018/02/01

    1) Prioritize sleep – get as much sleep as you can, ideally eight hours.  2) Consistent routine – keep your routine consistent even on days off. 3) Prepare your sleep… Read More

  • Blocked Fuel Tank Led to Explosion

    Alert Type: Industry Alert, WorkSafeBC Bulletin
    Company: WorkSafeBC
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2015/08/01

    A worker was operating a fully loaded logging truck when the truck’s engine stalled. The worker opened the right-side fuel tank to see if there was fuel in the tank…. Read More