WorkSafeBC

Workers in a forestry operation who fight a forest fire must be trained in their fire fighting duties in accordance with a standard acceptable to WorkSafeBC.

Additional training must be provided annually to every worker who is required to fight forest fires and records must be kept of the training provided to each worker.

OHS Guideline G18.4(1) sets out the criteria by which employers need to provide or evaluate appropriate training for their workplace.

Regulations and related materials

• Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, Section 26.3.1 Forestry operations fire fighting
• OHS Guidelines G26.3.1(1)(a) Acceptable standard for training

Resources

• Preventing Heat Stress at Work (booklet)
• BC government web site on fighting wildfire

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