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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
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TAG Safety Alert – Pickup Truck Collision on Winter Road
Two pickup trucks were traveling in opposite directions on an unmaintained road network with multiple narrow and icy sections. TAG Safety Alert – Pickup Truck Collision on Winter Road For… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Near Miss – Overhead Door Panel
Serious Near Miss – Overhead Door Panel In August 2020, a worker entered an electrical room through the door. Just after they entered the overhead removable panel fell to the… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Trailer Loader Foot Pedal Jammed in Down Position
A truck driver called for assistance at the trailer loader. The truck driver stated that after he backed into position and lowered his trailer, the cable continued to spool out…. Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Property Damage – Power Pole Contact
Property Damage – Power Pole Contact In September 2020, a loader operator had a rough bundle on the forks of the loader and was heading towards the rough lumber storage…. Read More
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January 2021 Monthly Safety Alert – Learning From Past Incidents
Learning From Past Incidents There are certain types of incidents that happen regularly and become trends. These trends are frustrating but they also provide valuable insights into how to manage… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Hogger/Serious Incident
Hogger/Serious Incident Smoke was found to be exiting from inside the hog. Access panels were removed to understand why smoke was being generated and extinguish any subsequent fire/hot spots. MAG… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Incident – ATV Incident
Serious Incident – ATV Incident In August 2020, a Woodlands employee was unloading a quad from a ¾ ton truck. The employee began reversing the quad while standing on the… Read More
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Industry Alert – First Aid Procedures & Equipment
Updated changes from WorkSafeBC to First Aid Procedures and Equipment In 2018, WorkSafeBC updated the first aid training procedures and the recommended first aid equipment. First aid attendants and contractors… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Rocks in Logging Truck Loads
In the past 2 weeks there has been an increase in the amount of rocks mixed in loads being delivered to log sorting locations. The rocks can be as small… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Lifting Chain Nuts Backed Off
Lifting Chain Nuts Backed Off Two loads of ¾ plywood were being taken down from a skid to be placed on a truck for delivery. While the operator was backing… Read More
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Industry Alert – Rocks in Logging Truck Loads
Rocks in Logging Truck Loads Rocks in logging truck loads create several hazards for workers on the sorts. These rocks, if not seen, can shoot from tires at high speeds… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Confined Area
Confined Area Risks An employee was trying to pound a board back into the sorter with a mallet. The mallet caught the corner of the board and flipped in the… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Skidder Brake Failure
Skidder was starting up the skid trail at the start of shift when it abruptly stalled and began to slowly roll backwards. The braking systems failed and the operator was… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Changing Knives on Chipper
Changing Knives on Chipper Two workers (a new worker and trainer) were changing knives on a chipper. The knife was not seated correctly and sprung out when bolt was being… Read More