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Injury Prevention Resources for Forestry - General
The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the forestry industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.
General
Forestry Compliance - Field Officer Guides
These info flips are for WorkSafeBC officers to use as guides in their inspectional work.
Interested stakeholders may also use the information in the guides to assist them in carrying out their occupational health and safety roles and responsibilities.
Source: WorkSafeBC 
* Book One (PDF 401 kb)
* Book Two (PDF 353 kb)
Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution
B.C. Faller Training Standard BK96
These info flips provide a condensed version of information from the new faller training standard, and are an update of the old Fallers' and Buckers' Handbook. Useful for a new or experienced faller, the documents' 40 sections provide information on clothing and personal protective equipment, protection from musculoskeletal injury, chainsaw maintenance, filing and handling information, crew transport, dangerous tree indicators, procedures for dealing with various falling scenarios, alternative falling methods, limbing, adverse weather, bucking hazards, and windthrow.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* Part One (PDF 1 MB)
* Part Two (PDF 1 MB)
Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
Logging safety awareness (video)
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Logging safety awareness Safety is the most important aspect of every job in the forest industry. This video features the day-to-day elements of on-the-job safety. The three areas covered are: safe work procedures, communications, and emergencies. (11 min 01 s) |
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Source: WorkSafeBC
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WCB Standards - G600 series
The G600 Series of Standards are available for reference. If you require further information, please contact the Engineering Section, Investigations Division. Phone: (604) 276-3100 in the Lower Mainland or toll-free 1-888 621-7233.
Application of G600 Series of Standards
WCB Standard: G601 Log Loader and Log Yarder Backstops
WCB Standard: G602 Log Loader and Log Yarder Raised Cabs
WCB Standard: G603 Log Loader and Log Yarder Window Guards
WCB Standard: G604 Light-Duty Screen Guards For Off-Highway Equipment
WCB Standard: G605 Boom Boat Equipment Half-Doors
WCB Standard: G606 Boom Boat Operator Protective Structures
WCB Standard: G607 Medium Duty Screen Guard (Front End Log Loader)
WCB Standard: G608 Mobile Equipment Roof Structures - Heavy Duty
WCB Standard: G609 Mobile Equipment Roof Structures - Light Duty
Source: WorkSafeBC
Training of Workers with Respect to Bears
This document provides: general information about bears, how to avoid bears, bear sightings, bear attacks, how to control bears, camps, wildlife procedures checklist, reference sources, training and safe work procedures.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (848 KB)
Other valuable information can be found here:
Partial Cutting Safety Handbook
A Ministry of Forest publication, this handbook covers the implementation of partial-cut logging methods through all phases of planning and operations. The handbook outlines safe operating procedures and checklists for conducting actual harvest operations.
Source: Ministry of Forests
Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution of WorkSafeBC or Ministry of Forests Branch (phone: 250 387-6656).
Fatigue Survey of BC Truck Drivers (Summary)
"Between July and August of 2005 a survey was conducted by WorkSafeBC to measure the impact of fatigue on BC truck drivers. Surveys were distributed and collected at truck stops throughout the province by WorkSafeBC officers. In total, 336 surveys were collected from truck drivers working in many different industries."
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (87 KB)
Safe Work Practices for Large Vehicle Tire Servicing BK62
This manual describes acceptable servicing practices. However, it does not replace service and safety manuals which are supplied by all manufacturers and distributors of large vehicle tires and wheels.
Source: WorkSafeBC
Updated: March 2006
* PDF (290 KB)
Setting the standard: Helicopter logging (video)
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Setting the standard: Helicopter logging
This video focuses on hillside and log landing hazards, correct procedures, and safety standards. (17 min 14 s) |
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Source: WorkSafeBC
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Helicopter Operations in the Forest Industry BK13
A comprehensive guide to proper planning of helicopter logging and related operations. This booklet can help employers, supervisors, and workers develop safe work procedures. It includes general helicopter logging safety, cedar block flying, and selective logging by helicopter. Descriptive graphics include hand signals and ground-to-air recognition patterns.
Source: WorkSafeBC
Updated: March 2005
* PDF (2 MB)
Safety Guide for Operations Over Ice
The purpose of this safety guide is to:
(a) specify rules of good safety practice for all Public Service employees engaged in operations on ice covers;
(b) provide information on the thickness of ice required to support moving and stationary loads;
(c) specify methods for determining ice thickness and quality; and
(d) outline approved methods for the preparation and maintenance of ice bridges.
Source: Treasury Board of Canada
* HTML
Ice Bridges
Forest Management Practices Fact Sheet Crossing Options Series # 4
Source: University of Minnesota
* HTML
Ergonomics
Preventing Tree Planting Injuries BK73
This booklet provides information on ways to prevent tree planting injuries by using good planting techniques, maintaining good physical fitness, and choosing an appropriate shovel.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (469 KB)
* La prévention des accidents chez les planteurs d'arbres (French, PDF 431 KB)
Updated: June 2006
Tree Planters
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety provides health and safety information for tree planters.
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
* HTML
Go to the ergonomics web pages for more information.
Personal Protective Equipment
WCB Standards - Personal Protective Equipment
The following WCB Standards on Personal Protective Equipment are available for reference. If you require further information, please contact the Engineering Section, Prevention Division. Phone: (604) 276-3100 in the Lower Mainland or toll-free 1-888 621-7233.
WCB Standard: PPE 1 - 1997 Leg Protective Devices
WCB Standard: PPE 2 High Visibility Garment - Personal Protective Equipment Standard 2
Personal Protective Equipment: The Basics (e-Course)
This course provides a practical introduction to the most common types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used to protect against common workplace hazards, such as chemicals, noise and mechanical injury. The basics of PPE are covered, including practical tips for safe use, PPE programs, limitations and legal responsibilities. The target audience for the course includes: workers, managers, and supervisors working in an industrial setting, on construction or demolition sites, and in the forestry and mining industries, as well as Health and safety committee members in these sectors.
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Course details
Valuable reminder for wearing PPE
Safety bulletin reminding employees to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
PDF 122 KB
Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing
Provides information on what personal protective equipment and clothing to use when operating chainsaws.
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
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How Loud Is It? Logging
A handout listing typical noise exposures while logging, as well as off the job noise levels.
Source: WorkSafeBC
PDF 71 KB
Forest Worker's Injury Underscores Need for Eye Protection
Machine operator suffers a serious and prolonged eye injury from a small, minor work task.
Source: WorkSafeBC
PDF 107 KB
See the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) web pages for more information.
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