Last month’s fatal collision in the Lower Mainland involving the transportation of agriculture workers has brought attention to the use of 15-passenger vans in the silviculture sector. The WSCA has issued previous warnings to the industry regarding the vehicles’ tendency to steer poorly and their propensity to roll over in certain circumstances. The WSCA reminded … Read more
WSCA Conference: Forestry Ombudsman Roger Harris aptly titled his recently released report on the forest sector workforce “Not out of the Woods.” The fatalism of that title points to a situation where Harris says he can see logs not harvested or milled because of a disappearing forestry workforce. He attributed that discouraging trend to an … Read more
A study that examines shifts and trends in the tree planting industry and its workforce between 2004 and 2006 has been completed. The report, completed by Jordan Tesluk, looks at workforce demographics, health and safety performance, and job satisfaction. A number of recommendations have been made regarding health and safety practices and workforce development. Read more
We invite you to join us at this exciting workshop to discuss, debate, and learn more about “Silviculture Science & Forest Stewardship Plans.” A wide range of silviculture topics will be explored over the two day workshop with an emphasis on current issues of the day. You will have a chance to learn something new, … Read more
The BC Safe Silviculture Project intends to eliminate silviculture fatalities and serious injuries and reduce the sector’s overall high injury rate. The Project’s focus is on specific silviculture occupation safety training, wellness education, enforcement and compliance and increasing the industry’s level of safety professionalism. Read more
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