Safety
Risk Assessment – Eye Protection for Tree Planters (03/02/2019)
Emergency Drills for Forestry Operators (03/28/2019)
Emergency drills are a critical part of every health and safety program. The difference between a well-prepared and less-prepared crew can save precious minutes when an injured worker is in desperate need of medical care, and can help workers make better decisions when they face the pressure of helping an injured colleague. Drills must be … Read more
BCFSC Offers a Safety App and Dashboard (01/15/2019)
The BCFSC, in conjunction with the Silviculture Advisory Committee (SAC), has embarked on a new initiative to provide forestry and silviculture employers with an advanced electronic safety reporting system. The new system, available to all members companies at no charge, will make documenting and reporting easier and provide employers with tools for viewing their safety … Read more
Man Made Hazards (11/23/18)
Forest Industry Safety Alert – Transportation Options for Seasonal Northern Worksites (03/08/18)
WorkSafeBC Premiums Likely to Continue Rising for Brushing and Fire Fighting CUs (11/24/17)
Admittedly the above table may be oversimplified. But it is accurate in predicting that brushing and weeding and contract forest fire fighting may see their WorkSafeBC base rate premiums rise again in 2019. This may happen as a result of being moved to a higher risk rate group. Taking a closer look at the numbers, … Read more
Study Shows Taping Can Reduce Common Planting Injury (09/14/2017)
This spring, Okanagan College and Total Physiotherapy in Houston, BC, collaborated on a research project studying preventative strategies for a very common tendinitis affecting tree planters. Tendinitis of the thumb, termed de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, is a frequent early season tree planting injury occurring on the shovel side. Total Physiotherapy has successfully treated de Quervain’s through … Read more
