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MAG – Safety Alert – High Potential Incident – Thermal Oil
Safety Alert A mechanical seal in a primary thermal oil transfer pump began to fail causing it to smoke and leak oil. After investigating the issue, operators followed procedure by… Read More
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January 2024 Monthly Safety Alert – Winter Hazards
In winter, forestry operations are presented with unique hazards such as cold temperatures, increased precipitation and unpredictable weather. Consider the following winter safety tips. Read more
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MAG – Safety Alert – Forklift Pedestrian Incident
Safety Alert A forklift driver trainee was loading the core feeding station on the layup line. A layup line operator-in-training was standing on the platform and leaning against the… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – SIFp – Loader/Maintenance Truck
Safety Alert Just before dawn, a worker was driving a welding truck on the main road of the plant from the scales to the back side of the mill in… Read More
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Trailer Hoist Failure: High Risk Close Call
A log truck driver was reloading his trailer with the hoist when the cable suddenly failed, dropping the suspended trailer to the ground. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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MAG – Safety Alert – Near Miss – Lockout
Safety Alert An employee entered a trimmer saw box to replace a four-foot (4′) saw belt. Before entering, they attempted to lockout. However, they did not complete the “test” portion… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Molly Failure
A log truck driver started lifting his trailer up with the trailer hoist. When the trailer was one foot off the truck, the molly broke and the trailer fell. The… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hydraulic Pump Overheating
Safety Alert A truck driver pulled up to the truck dump to dump his first load of residuals at 7am. The driver noticed the B-train drop deck hydraulic pump was… Read More
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December 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Use All Your Senses
It takes a lot of knowledge, skills and abilities to spot hazards and stay safe at work. This includes using all our senses. Read more
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Fatality Alert – Dec 8, 2023
On December 8th, a forestry worker was fatally injured at a dryland sort yard near Gold River, BC. Read more
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MAG – Safety Alert – Mobile Equipment Collision
Safety Alert A forklift operator picked up a load of wood to fill the in-feed. He reversed the forklift to allow an unloaded truck to pass. Once the truck passed,… Read More
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WorkSafeBC Update to First Aid Regulations
In April 2023, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to Part 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation, relating to first aid. These amendments take effect November 1,… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Snowmobile Incident
Safety Alert An employee was operating a skidoo to access a cutblock to perform a check on pile burning. The access roads to these cutblocks had been reclaimed so the… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Near Miss Log Dump Incident
Safety Alert A loaded truck arrived late at the log dump. The crane operator returned to work to dump the long load. Due to low water levels, the worker lifted… Read More
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November 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Winter Wildfire Hazards
This winter, some wildfires will continue to smolder and burn under the snow, which will create new and hidden hazards, some of which may not be obvious or will be… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Lost Time Injury – Hand Injury Incident
Safety Alert A worker was getting measurements from boards at an outfeed. As the worker collected two boards from the bin with their hand, more boards dropped on to the… Read More
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WorkSafeBC Update to First Aid Regulations
In April 2023, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to Part 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation, relating to first aid. These amendments take effect November 1,… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Lock Out Save
Safety Alert A new worker performed a verified lockout in an MCC room. A cable was used to lockout the main and the 3 separate disconnects.When the verifier performed the… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Big Canter Ejected Log
Safety Alert An operator had an issue in the Canter heads and had to back up the log. While reversing the belt, the operator heard an unusual noise. When investigating… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Serious Finger Injury – New and Young Worker
Safety Alert A new and young worker noticed a board hanging on a loose wire above a conveyor. They attempted to knock it off the wire. It caught on the… Read More
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Fatality Alert – Oct 24, 2023
On October 24th, a forestry worker was fatally injured while operating an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in an area northeast of Prince George. Read more
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hoisting Rigger Near Miss
Safety Alert The maintenance crew was changing out a 150hp hog motor for the barkers. The telehandler operator was backing away from the machine and was starting to lower the… Read More
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Shock mount failure leaves UTV inoperable
UTV operator stranded after shock mount breaks. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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October 2023 Monthly Safety Alert – Flying Safely Over Water
Flying aircraft over large bodies of water introduces unique hazards not found when flying over land. Read more.
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hog Chute Failure
Safety Alert A loader operator pulled a bin from under a yellow chute that was directing hog from the galley. When the operator backed up, the bin struck the chute… Read More
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Vancouver Island Safety Conference is tomorrow, Oct 28th
VISC 2023 is taking place this Saturday, October 28th from 8:30am – 3:30pm. Take a look at what you can expect at this year’s conference focused on Navigating the Future… Read More
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Fatality Alert – Oct 23, 2023
On October 23rd, a tugboat used in log salvage operations capsized during rough conditions near Vancouver. The boat operator was found in the water and was not able to be… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Flat Bar Stored Energy
Safety Alert During a shop clean-up, a worker tossed a pallet into the garbage bin located next to the fiberglass shop. The pallet landed on a 20ft long ½” x… Read More
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Watch for water bars on resource roads
A worker driving on a resource road impacted an unnoticed water bar. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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Fatality Alert – Sept 29, 2023
On September 29th, a bridge maintenance worker was fatally injured when they were struck by a tree that fell from a steep slope above the bridge. Read more