The BC Forest Safety Ombudsperson role has transitioned into the role of BC Forest Safety Advocate.
The BC Forest Safety Advocate role serves as a safe, confidential channel for reporting any misconduct or heightened safety issues within the BC forest industry. It focusses on resolving health and safety concerns while protecting the confidentiality of the source(s).
Submissions are reviewed by an impartial party and assessed individually to determine the appropriate resource to conduct the investigation, determine corrective action and establish a resolution process.
To report concerns, send your submission via email to advocate@bcforestsafe.org. Include specific details (such as dates, times, locations, documents, policies, names, and activities) to help facilitate a more effective response.
All submissions are confidential and will be assessed promptly, typically within 48 hours of submission.
The BC Forest Safety Advocate supports the unwavering commitment to continuously improve safety and foster a healthier workplace environment for everyone involved in the sector to ensure every forestry worker goes home safe. Every day.