March 31, 2017 Volume 17, Issue 7 Warning: Some facts may be data dependent. Will Province Act on Reckless Target Shooting Recommendations Before Election? A roadside shooting gallery near Stave Lake: Local governments and RCMP are recommending MFLNRO ban target shooting on many forest service roads around Fraser Valley Foresters, contractors, local governments, and enforcement … Read more
The BC SAFE Forestry Program is recommending forestry employers and workers recognize that the ongoing opioid crisis in British Columbia could possibly show up among our workforce. Some tree planting firms have taken the lead on this already creating awareness programs and internal practices to prevent overdoses and deal with a possible crisis. This excellent … Read more
It would be unwise for forestry contractors to think their workers are exempt from the lethal hazard posed by fentanyl overdoses. At least one forestry firm has reported a work-related opioid death this year. Forestry workers may be particularly vulnerable in an incident given the remote work locations of some camps, available first aid, and … Read more
March 3, 2017 Volume 17, Issue 5 Warning: All facts contained in this edition are ones we agree with. WFCA Welcomed at Association of BC Forest Professionals Conference The merger of two relatively small BC forestry business organizations may not be arresting news to many. But attendees at last week’s ABCFP conference in Prince George … Read more
