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  • Fatality Alert – September 28, 2021

    Alert Type: Fatality Alert
    Date: 2021/10/01

    Preliminary Information – On September 28th, a worker was fatally injured when the excavator he was operating tipped over while constructing a back spar trail. Read More

  • September 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Hazards and Risks

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2021/09/30

    The difference between hazards and risks is often misunderstood. Hazards are things or conditions that can cause an injury or illness. Risk is the probability of a hazard causing the… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Pinched Finger in Belt

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/09/22

    Safety Alert While re-seating a drive belt back onto a kiln fan shaft drive sheave, a millwright’s gloved pinky finger became caught between the belt and sheave. The belt was… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Dropped Saw Blade

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/09/15

    Safety Alert 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…. Read More

  • Runaway Log Rolls Onto FSR

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Date: 2021/09/09

    Crew was driving up the FSR when a chunk of log came speeding down the slope and off the cut bank of the road.  It hit the truck and caused… Read More

  • MAG- Safety Alert – Trailer Hoist Cable

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/09/08

    During a log truck trailer lift, the trailer loader hoist cable broke causing the trailer to drop two feet and hit the ground. The cable broke during the start of… Read More

  • August 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Resource Road Driving

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2021/09/01

    Jeff is a new supervisor responsible for training his field crews heading out onto resource roads. Considering the hazards they need to be aware of, Jeff wants to ensure they… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Blocked Photo Eye

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/09/01

    To resolve edger feed stops, the sawmill edger operator called for supervisor assistance. A short wait would be required, and this was communicated via radio. The operator decided to manually… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Melted Connections

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/08/25

    An electrician was called to troubleshoot a melted plastic odour at the Twin Bandmill MCC. He checked the bucket for loose or damaged connections and could not locate the cause… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Blown Tire

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/08/11

    A shop worker had removed a rock between dual tires. As the worker went to collect the chain, the tire exploded, and road surface materials (rocks, mud, debris) flew into… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Finger Struck by Swivel Socket

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/08/04

    Employees were tasked with replacing the gaskets in the heater pipe on the desiccant dryer. The flanges had been taken apart and the gaskets were replaced. To access the flange… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Hoist Malfunction

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/07/28

    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

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Forklift Pinched Hand

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/07/21

    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

  • TAG Safety Alert – Equipment Fire / Excavator

    Alert Type: CHAG/TAG Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/07/20

    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

  • July 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – VHF Radio Best Practices

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2021/07/19

    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

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Dropped Saw Blade

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/07/13

    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

  • MAG – Safety Alert Grinder Wheel Ring Test

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/07/08

    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

  • June 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Summer Safety

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2021/06/30

    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

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Forklift Spray Paint Can Incident

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/06/29

    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

  • Heatwave puts outdoor workers at risk

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Company: BC Safe Forestry Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2021/06/24

    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

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Worker Fatally Injured After Bulldozer Rolled

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/06/23

    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

  • TAG Safety Alert – Vehicle Collision | Poor Visibility

    Alert Type: CHAG/TAG Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/06/23

    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

  • Fatality Alert – May 13, 2021

    Alert Type: Fatality Alert
    Date: 2021/06/21

    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

  • Reduce the risk of slip, trip and fall injuries

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Company: Mosaic Forest Management
    Location: Coastal BC
    Date: 2021/06/17

    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

  • Emergency Response Plan Failure Due To Gaps in Radio Coverage

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Company: Mosaic Forest Management
    Location: Coastal BC
    Date: 2021/06/17

    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

  • MAG Safety Alert – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/06/16

    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

  • Dusty Resource Road Causes Collision

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Company: CANFOR
    Location: East Kootenay, BC
    Date: 2021/06/15

    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

  • Fatality Alert – May 18, 2021

    Alert Type: Fatality Alert, COVID-19
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/06/10

    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

  • WorkSafeBC Bulletin: Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board to Occupational First Aid

    Alert Type: WorkSafeBC Bulletin
    Company: WorkSafeBC
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2021/06/08

    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

  • May 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Harvesting Fatalities

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2021/05/31

    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