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Injury Prevention Resources for Forestry - Yarding and Skidding
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.
Operator dies in skidder rollover (slide show)
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Operator dies in skidder rollover Slide show of an accident investigation where a skidder rolled 400 feet down slope. A damaged seat belt couldn't protect the operator. (2 min 45 s) |
Source: WorkSafeBC 
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Cable Yarding Systems Handbook BK49
A comprehensive reference handbook for cable log-harvesting systems used in B.C. The safe work procedures detailed in this handbook are applicable to both coastal and interior logging operations.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (2.7 MB)
* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkel Handbook BK59
A comprehensive instruction guide for this important mechanized segment of the logging industry.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (3 MB)
A Manual on Splicing
This manual contains simple how-to instructions for splicing on cable yarding systems. It also features information on creating the various splicing connections you need, along with special connections, such as Milly Hogans. Other subjects covered include special knots, general purpose knots and threading procedures. This manual should be used as a training tool for the new worker and a reference guideline for the experienced splicer.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (4 MB)
* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
Finding a safe position: Cable yarding in forestry (video)
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Finding a safe position: Cable yarding in forestry This video explores the key safety issues in the three phases of cable yarding: worksite planning, safe work procedures, and winter logging. (17 min 08 s) |
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Source: WorkSafeBC
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Setting standards for safety: Mechanical harvesting (video)
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Setting standards for safety: Mechanical harvesting This video explores the key safety issues in the five phases of mechanical harvesting: worksite planning, safe work procedures, winter logging, guarding systems, and machine servicing. (19 min 23 s) |
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Source: WorkSafeBC
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Broken chain link almost kills worker (slide show)
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Broken chain link almost kills worker Slide show of an accident investigation where a worker was almost killed when the link from a broken harvester chain shot through the window of the harvester. (2 min 7 s) |
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Source: WorkSafeBC
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