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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.
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)
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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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