faller certification

Faller Certification Program Unveiled

November 13, 2004

The newly formed British Columbia Forest Safety Council and the Workers’ Compensation Board announced the implementation of the BC Faller Certification Program November 4 simultaneously in Nanaimo and Prince George.  Read more

Apply Now for Faller Certification

January 23, 2004

In spite of persistent delays in getting the B.C. faller certification standard officially up and running fallers are being tested. Now is the time to get your applications in. Applications must be made this year to qualify for grandfathering.  Read more

WCB Goes Ahead With BC Faller Certification

October 15, 2003

In spite of what appears to be lack of support from industry the Workers Compensation Board is going ahead with its plans to certify all fallers in British Columbia. Expect a WCB announcement in early November explaining how to access the grandfathering program.  Read more

Faller Certification in the Works

January 6, 2003

By next year all fallers in British Columbia will begin being certified by WCB. Faller Certification Program By next year all fallers in British Columbia will begin being certified by WCB. This massive scheme will initially allow experienced fallers to challenge the practical and theoretical examination in order to grandfather their certification. Otherwise applicants will …  Read more