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August 2022 Monthly Safety Alert – Truck Rollovers
Recently, there have been three serious rollover incidents reported by WorkSafeBC. Read more
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MAG – Safety Alert – Overhead Lifting Devices – Side Pulling
Safety Alert Side-pulling occurs when attempting to lift any load that is not located directly under the hoist’s hook. Another form of side-pulling occurs when a crane operator attempts… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Boom Boat Sinking
Safety Alert A boom boat (sidewinder) rapidly sank in 290’ of water while stowing bundles. The operator was able to jump clear and was uninjured. The sidewinder remained submerged after… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Molly Failure
Molly Failure A log truck driver lifted his trailer up with the trailer hoist. As he was backing up his truck underneath the trailer, the molly failed, causing the trailer… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Changing a Tire
Safety Alert An employee was seriously injured as a result of being crushed by the wheels of his vehicle during a tire change. The employee decided to change the flat… Read More
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July 2022 Monthly Safety Alert – Importance of Reporting
Close calls with the potential for serious injury are some of the most important items to report and do something about. In many cases, it is just luck that an… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Sawmill – Stacker Strip Unscrambler
Safety Alert Millwrights were installing a new unscrambler chain on the stacker one-strip conveyance system. The old chain had been removed and the new chain was being lifted in place… Read More
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Safety Alerts from New Zealand
The terminology may differ, but forestry harvesting operations in New Zealand experience the same challenges and hazards that can be found in BC’s logging industry. Scroll through the attached PDF… Read More
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Rock from log truck impacts ambulance windshield
An ambulance windshield was severely damaged by a rock that came off a loaded log truck. Read more in this submitted alert.
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Challenging conditions, challenging setting for hauling logs
Hauling conditions in Spring and early Summer 2022 are proving formidable. Ask for assistance when things don’t go as planned. Read more in this industry-submitted safety alert.
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MAG – Safety Alert – Melted Connections
Safety Alert An electrician was called to troubleshoot a melted plastic odour at the Twin Bandmill MCC. He checked the bucket for loose or damaged connections and could not locate… Read More
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June 2022 Monthly Safety Alert – Log Hauling and Public Safety
Recently there have been serious incidents involving log hauling operations and the public. Read more
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MAG Safety Alert Sawmill Damaged by Fire
Safety Alert A smouldering summer hog fire was put out by some workers dousing it with water from a hose, however, a piece of burning wood (firebrand) travelled up an… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hazardous Materials System Failure
Safety Alert The dust extraction system for the planer was turned off during a power reset which resulted in a backdraft of fine dust into the planer. MAG – Safety… Read More
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Flood and Landslide Risk – Spring 2022
With Spring temperatures on the rise, snow melt has caused an increased risk of flooding, washouts and landslides. Click here for more information and helpful resources.
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MAG – Safety Alert – Lockout Falling Log Near Miss
Safety Alert An over-length log was sent to the transfer deck and had to be cut to progress forward. A pre-work assessment was performed, lockout completed, and an employee cut… Read More
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May 2022 Monthly Safety Alert – Small Diameter Tree Hazards
Don’t overlook small diameter trees, they are easy to miss and potentially dangerous. Read More
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Ticks and the risk of Lyme disease
The best offence is a good defence when it comes to preventing tick bites. If you spend time in the outdoors, learn more about avoiding ticks and the risk of… Read More
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Hazard Alert: Broken Excavator Window
Shot rock shattered the front window of an excavator. Learn more in this submitted alert.
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MAG – Safety Alert – Pinched Finger Under Planer Plate
A contractor and an employee were changing the bedplate on a planer. The contractor had the bedplate held up with dunnage and the employee was guiding the bedplate out when… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Blocked Photo Eye
To resolve edger feed stops, the sawmill edger operator called for supervisor assistance. A short wait would be required, and this was communicated via radio. The operator decided to manually… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Conveyor Jam Up
An employee had just cleared a full length jam up at the strip station. The work required three different lockout points. When the strips jammed again, the employee attempted to… Read More
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Fatality Alert – April 25, 2022
On April 13th, 2022, a forestry worker was seriously injured while clearing brush along a road near Woss, BC. He was making falling cuts on an alder when it split… Read More
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Aluminum Trailer Experiences Structural Failure
An aluminum trailer loaded with two snowmobiles was being towed on a resource road when the tongue of the trailer broke. Learn more in this alert submitted by BC Timber… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Hoist Malfunction
Two employees were performing a saw change for the Headrig bandsaw using a hoist in the filing room. The hoist was lifted, and Employee #1 began pulling the saw cradle… Read More
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April 2022 Monthly Safety Alert – Wildlife Collision Prevention
Wildlife collisions are one of many risks and hazards BC drivers are exposed to throughout the year, and these collisions can cause serious injuries and fatalities for both people and… Read More
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MAG – Safety Alert – Kiln Cart Ran Over By Forklift
A Forklift Operator was carrying a load while traveling through the storage yard. A door malfunction ultimately led to the forklift clipping a kiln cart. MAG – Safety Alert –… Read More
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Swamper hit by fly rock during blast
A worker was hit and injured by a piece of fly rock that weighed approximately 1.5 pounds. Learn more in the submitted alert by clicking here.
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Winch-assisted machine slides on thin soil, tumbles over
A recent incident of a winch-assist machine sliding on rock highlights the importance of the machine being able to maintain traction on its own at any time. Hazard Alert: Winch… Read More
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Metal-contaminated log causes sawmill damage, downtime
A metal-contaminated log was processed at a sawmill, and the embedded metal caused damage and downtime. Workers were also exposed to a serious hazard. Learn more in the submitted alert… Read More