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MAG – Safety Alert – Worker Fatally Injured After Bulldozer Rolled
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
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TAG Safety Alert – Vehicle Collision | Poor Visibility
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
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Fatality Alert – May 13, 2021
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
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Reduce the risk of slip, trip and fall injuries
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
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Emergency Response Plan Failure Due To Gaps in Radio Coverage
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
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MAG Safety Alert – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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
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Dusty Resource Road Causes Collision
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
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Fatality Alert – May 18, 2021
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
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WorkSafeBC Bulletin: Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board to Occupational First Aid
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
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May 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Harvesting Fatalities
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
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MAG Safety Alert – Conveyor Tail Spool Incident
Conveyor Tail Spool Incident While working with an unguarded tail spool, a worker used a stick to clear debris from the underside of the belt. When the stick got caught… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Trailer Stakes
Trailer Stakes A worker was seriously injured while attempting to adjust the tension of a spring-assisted folding stake on a log transport trailer. The stake extension, which was unsecured, swung… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Truck Fire
Truck Fire A log transport truck quit running while driving up a steep hill on a main highway. The driver got out to investigate the cause. While he was investigating,… Read More
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April 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Heavy Equipment Operation on Wildfires
Heavy Equipment Operation on Wildfires The wildfire season is quickly approaching and now is a great time to review how operating heavy equipment on the fireline can improve safety and… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Loader Tip Over
Loader Tip Over A worker was using a wheel loader to move a large portable fuel tank. He suspended the tank from the loader’s left fork using a pre-rigged bridle… Read More
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WPAC Safety Alert – Explosion at Wood Pellets Receiving Port
Explosion at Wood Pellets Receiving Port An explosion occurred at a wood pellets receiving port as a vessel was unloading. All safety equipment operated as expected during the event with… Read More
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WPAC Safety Alert – Fibre Pile Fatality
Fibre Pile Fatality A tragic event recently occurred in north-central Alberta where wood fibre was being stored for use on oil & gas drilling sites. Smoke or steam was noticed… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Bander Lockout Incident
Bander Lockout Incident The middle dunnage was missed in a load during the automatic cycle. Operator backed up the package into the strapper to replace the missed dunnage. The strapper… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Strapper Head Operation
Strapper Head Operation A trainer was training a worker on the strapper. During the training, the trainer walked away to bridge the panel leaving the trainee at the control panel…. Read More
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March 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Trailer Hoist Incidents
Trailer Hoist Incidents Loading log truck trailers using hoists or heavy equipment can be a hazardous activity. There has been an increase in incidents and close calls involving loading trailers. … Read More
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Fatality Alert – March 15, 2021
Preliminary Information On March 15, a manual tree faller was fatally injured when he was struck by the top of a Hemlock danger tree at a logging site near Port… Read More
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WorkSafeBC Incident Investigation Reports
WorkSafeBC publishes incident investigation reports to alert employers and workers of hazards in their industry. Click here to access Incident Investigation Reports.
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Fatality Alert – March 1, 2021
Preliminary Information On March 1, a manual tree faller was fatally injured at a logging site near Gold River, BC. We extend our condolences to the family and friends of… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Incident – ATV Incident
Serious Incident – ATV Incident In June 2020, a contract planting supervisor was operating an ATV loaded with boxes of seedlings (3 on front, 3 on back). The supervisor made… Read More
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February 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Preparing for Break Up
Preparing for Spring Break Up Break up is approaching quickly and with it comes challenging working conditions including muddy and soft roads, variable weather conditions and a shift to night… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Injury to a New Worker
Serious Injury to a New Worker In a manufacturing facility a young and new worker was riding on the side of a forklift, assisting the forklift operator with loading and… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Lowbed Strikes Leaning Birch
A lowbed driver traveling to a worksite at 3:00 am struck a leaning Birch tree overhanging the road, which pushed through the windshield on the passenger side and carried on… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Incident – Fracture – Pry Bar
Serious Incident – Fracture – Pry Bar In August 2020, a millwright noticed chips building up in the Chip Conveyor. The millwright thought a 2×4 block was holding up the… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Property Damage – Cut Off Saw Failure
Property Damage – Cut Off Saw Failure A crooked log entering the Cut Off Saw was stopped to cut off the overhung end. The crooked log was trapped under two… Read More
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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