February 6, 2017 Volume 17, Issue 3 Warning: Many of the facts contained in this post-WSCA Conference publication occurred last week and may not be as fresh as they were then. Forestry Contractors Endorse BC Forest Safety Ombudsman Report on Emergency Medical Services Contractors who operate forestry crews across the province have endorsed BC Forest … Read more
The BC Forest Safety Council and the Western Silvicultural Contractors Association have announced a three year project to reduce injuries and accidents and improve workplace safety and employment practices in the BC silviculture industry. The announcement made at the WSCA annual conference in Prince George in January will include auditing and pre-qualifying firms and training … Read more
Last year the BC Forest Safety Task Force made a series of recommendations and action plans to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities in the province’s forest sector. The BC Safe Silviculture Project has set a course for the silvicultural sector aiming to reduce its high injury rate and encourage a positive change in health and … Read more
One in 15 treeplanters in British Columbia is likely to injure themselves according to WCB injury claim statistics. Diet and pre-season fitness training has proven to reduce injuries and increase productivity. FISA and Weyerhaeuser have partnered to get this treeplanting health information out to silvicultural workers. fisa backgr.pdf Read more
