health

Tree Planter Pesticide Studies Underway

June 2, 2006

Two significant studies to determine if tree planters’ health is threatened by working with fertilizers applied while planting and handling seedlings containing possible nursery residues are underway this spring. The investigations contained in Occupational Exposures to Fertilizer and Contaminants in BC Tree Planters are jointly funded by WorkSafeBC and the BC Safe Silviculture Project in …  Read more

Field Survey Measures Silviculture Health and Safety Practices and Attitudes in B.C.

June 2, 2006

A field study assessing silviculture workers’ behaviour and the level of health and safety training, instruction, and supervision received in the workplace will cross the province this spring and summer.  Read more

WCB Safety Rules Still in Effect

December 2, 2002

The only thing that has changed in Part 33 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations is the training of first aid attendants. The rest still applies. But big potential changes are in the works.  Read more

WCB Safety Figures Show Declines

December 2, 2002

WCB safety figures show an increase in injuries in the silvicultural industry. Establishing a WCB-funded health and safety association could reduce injuries and costs.  Read more

Fertilizers affect tree planters’ health

February 21, 2000

A hypothesis put forward by a senior Weyerhaeuser forester, at a recent Workers’ Compensation Board inquiry as to why treeplanters are getting sick, was that they have no opportunity to wash their hands after handling professional fertilizers before eating or smoking.  Read more