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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