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Welcome to the Safety at Work centre for the Wood Products Manufacturing industry, your online resource to help prevent accidents and injuries. We welcome your comments and suggestions.
Wood Products Manufacturing
Incident Awareness
Recent Incidents
- Security guard stabbed while guarding construction site
- Parts of fingers amputated while clearing powered-on, unsafeguarded machine
- More recent incidents
Fatalities
- Handyman falls 18.5 feet from roof
- Truck driver run over by back tires
- More fatal incidents
Prevention Resources
References
What's New
New/revised guidelines effective May 1, 2013
- G5.48-2 Annual revisions to exposure limits
- Table of Exposure Limits for Chemical and Bioological Substances
- G14.96 Light duty portable construction material hoists
Revised guideline effective April 19, 2013
New/revised policies effective May 1, 2013
New/revised guidelines effective April 1, 2013
- G11.1 Definitions - Anchor and anchorage
- G11.3 Fall protection plan
- G11.5-1 Equipment standards
- G11.5-2 Equipment standards - Vertical lifelines
- G11.6-2 Anchor selection and use
- G11.10(0.1) Fall protection anchors - Inspection and removal from service
- G13.2 Standards
- G13.2(1)-2 Application of CSA and ANSI standards for suspended stages
- G13.8 General requirements - Chair design
- G13.32-1 Work in high-risk situations - Alternate standard for suspended stages
- G16.13(3) Braking requirements - Mobile equipment
Regulatory amendments effective April 1, 2013
Upper Island Safety Conference
May 27-28, 2013, Campbell River, B.C.
The Strathcona Regional District is hosting their 4th annual Upper Island Safety Conference and Trade Show in Campbell River. This year's invigorating two day conference will be held at a new venue - the Campbell River Community Centre. Find out more.
Sawmills - Inspections & Industry Resources
The tragic explosions and fires in two BC sawmills have caused significant concerns for this industry. WorkSafeBC will continue to provide updates and information regarding orders and inspections, investigations, and industry resources. Go to the WorkSafeBC Sawmill Resources.
Certificate of Recognition (COR) - Partners Program
Find out how employers can earn valuable rewards and rebates by practicing good safety management.
