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MAG Safety Alert – Concussion From Striking Face on Steel Cable
Concussion From Striking Face on Steel Cable A new worker was adjusting the position of a chip scow using the manual controller located on the float. The worker unintentionally caused… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Log Hauling Injury Rate Lowest on Record
During a period where the BC forest industry is experiencing some uncertainty, distractions can make it challenging to continue to focus on safety. However, achieving the lowest injury rate on… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Pinched Hand Injury Resulting in Medical Treatment
Pinched Hand Injury Resulting in Medical Treatment A worker sustained a contusion injury to the right hand while assisting another worker at a filing room head saw bench. MAG Safety… Read More
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January 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Training and Certification for HIAB Operators
Training and Certification for HIAB Operators Boom Trucks, or truck mounted cranes (often referred to as HIAB) are common in many forestry operations. However, as a result of a 2017… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Phase Integration in Forestry Operations
Phase integration is the coordination of harvesting and hauling activities within an operation. This can include one or more contractors working at the same time in the same worksite or… Read More
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U.S. Study Findings: Manual Tree Falling Injuries and Fatalities, Wildfire Response
Springtime Necessities of Bear and Wildlife Safety: The Wildfire Lessons Learned Centre (LLC) conducted a study on injuries and fatalities suffered during manual tree felling operations conducted during wildfire response… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Resource Road Maintenance Guideline
A Resource Road Maintenance Guideline has been developed by a group of subject matter experts and stakeholders in response to an initiative from the Log Truck Technical Advisory Committee (LTTAC)…. Read More
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Heat-related Illness
Download a copy of this alert High temperatures and sunshine can be a wonderful thing when enjoying time at the lake or on the beach but can cause serious health… Read More
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June 2019 Monthly Safety Alert – Working on Wildfires
Working on Wildfires With the peak of the wildfire season just ahead of us, it is a good time to review safety considerations of working on wildfires. It has been… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Seatbelt Myths and Facts
MYTH: Not wearing a seat belt is my choice that doesn’t affect anyone. FACT: Not wearing a seatbelt can affect you, your family, your loved ones and other motorists, because… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Winter Driving Safety
Snow has begun to accumulate in higher elevations with other areas of the province experiencing wet winter conditions. TAG Safety Alert – Winter Driving Safety For more information, contact transportation@bcforestsafe.org
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TAG Safety Alert – Radio Calling Procedures
Follow road use and radio calling procedures. Drive defensively. Expect the unexpected. TAG Safety Alert – Radio Calling Procedures For more information, contact transportation@bcforestsafe.org
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TAG Safety Alert – Fire Prevention and Preparedness
The summer of 2017 will be remembered as one of the worst wildfire seasons in British Columbia’s history. TAG Safety Alert – Fire Prevention and Preparedness For more information, contact… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Log Wrappers and Binders
CVSE: National Safety Code Standard. Longwood: logs longer than 4.9 metres long. Shortwood: logs shorter than 4.9 metres long. Tiedown: a combination of securing devices that are attached to one… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Rocks Dislodging from Logging Trucks
There have been numerous, very serious incidents involving rocks or other debris dislodging from logging trucks particularly during pre-breakup road conditions. TAG Safety Alert – Rocks Dislodging from Logging Trucks… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Duty Start Times
Hourly on duty risk can vary significantly depending on duty start time. The chart below will help determine when alertness is reduced resulting in a higher risk of a fatigue… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Managing Fatigue
1) Prioritize sleep – get as much sleep as you can, ideally eight hours. 2) Consistent routine – keep your routine consistent even on days off. 3) Prepare your sleep… Read More
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Blocked Fuel Tank Led to Explosion
A worker was operating a fully loaded logging truck when the truck’s engine stalled. The worker opened the right-side fuel tank to see if there was fuel in the tank…. Read More
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Close Call Alert: Heat Exhaustion
Safety Alert Type: Other Location: Squamish River Date of Incident / Close Call: 2009-06-17 Company Name: Infinity-Pacific Stewardship Group Ldt. Details of Incident / Close Call: On June 17, a… Read More
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Close Call Alert – Heat Illness
Safety Alert Type: Other Location: Avalon Dryland Sort Date of Incident / Close Call: 2008-07-11 Company Name: C.N. Danroth Contracting Ltd. Details of Incident / Close Call: It had been… Read More