The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent young worker injuries and illnesses in forestry. 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.
Chainsaw Safety (PDF 355 KB)
A pamphlet for all chainsaw users detailing the do's and don'ts of chainsaw operation. |
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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.
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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 Mobile 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 |
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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 |
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Training of Workers with Respect to Bears (PDF 848 KB)
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.
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Preventing Tree Planting Injuries (PDF 848 KB)
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. |
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Cable Yarding Systems Handbook (PDF 2.7 MB)
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. |
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Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkel Handbook (PDF 3 MB)
A comprehensive instruction guide for this important mechanized segment of the logging industry. |
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Excavator Accident - Slideshow
Worker survives excavator accident |
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Forestry Accident Investigation - Slideshow
Broken chain link almost kills worker |
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Safeguarding Machinery and Equipment: General Requirements (PDF 4.6 MB)
This manual is for everyone who owns, operates, maintains, or sells powered machinery and equipment. Employers will find information to help them comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) and Part 3 of the Workers Compensation Act. It will also help them exercise due diligence in providing a safe work environment. Supervisors will find information to help them assess the risks to their workers from harmful contact with machinery and equipment. Workers will gain greater awareness of the hazards associated with equipment operation and maintenance and of the safeguarding protection they have a right to expect. Suppliers will understand what they must do to provide machinery and equipment that conform to the Workers Compensation Act and the OHSR. |
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Safeguarding in Manufacturing Infoflip (PDF 733 KB)
(A Companion guide to Safeguarding Machinery and Equipment: General Requirements booklet.)
This Infoflip provides information to help
- employers comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) and Part 3 of the Workers Compensation Act. It will also help them exercise due diligence in providing a safe work environment.
- supervisors assess the risks to their workers from harmful contact with machinery and equipment
- workers gain greater awareness of the hazards associated with equipment operation and maintenance and of the safeguarding protection they have a right to expect.
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Machine Guarding Checklist (PDF 248 KB)
This checklist can be used to analyze the machinery in your workplace. Reproduced with permission from Canadian Auto Workers Union video "Blowin' in the Wind - Machine Guarding Prevents Death." |
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Lockout (PDF 2.4 MB)
This booklet defines lockout, explains lockout policy and procedures, and provides guidance on compliance with Regulation requirements. |
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Back Talk: An Owner's Manual for Backs (PDF 641 KB)
An illustrated handbook that explains how the back works, provides tips for avoiding injury, and shows how to care for the back during recovery. The booklet also covers situations that can cause excessive loads and describes ways to reduce the risk of injury. |
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Machine Risk Assessment Survey (PDF 267 KB)
This document will help identify hazardous machine motion to which a worker may be exposed. It also contains the "hierarchy of safeguarding controls" as a reference. |
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An Introduction to Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PDF 5545 KB)
This booklet outlines the safe use and limitations of personal fall protection equipment. |
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Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos (PDF 1 MB)
This manual is mainly for two groups: employers whose operations may require workers to handle or work in an environment with asbestos or asbestos-containing materials; and workers who work with asbestos (removing and cleaning up asbestos waste materials or, very occasionally, installing asbestos). |
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Chlorine Safe Work Practices (PDF 860 KB)
This manual is for employers whose businesses include the use of chlorine gas for water or sewage treatment as well as for workers who work with or around chlorine gas, including those who repair or maintain chlorine systems. It provides information on working safely around chlorine. There is also information for engineers on the building design of facilities where chlorine is to be used or stored. |
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Preventing Heat Stress at Work (PDF 2.4 MB)
This booklet provides a basic overview of job-related heat stress, how to recognize and treat heat stress, and how to prevent heat stress. Workers exposed to hot environments must be trained to prevent heat stress and recognize the early symptoms in themselves and co-workers.
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WHMIS at Work (PDF 706 KB)
This booklet contains general information about WHMIS---the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It also offers useful information about the kinds of hazards and chemical characteristics of products covered by WHMIS, and two checklists, one on implementing a WHMIS program and the other on WHMIS education and training for workers. |
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Breathe Safer: How to use respirators safely and start a respirator program (1.2 MB)
This manual helps explain the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and is a tool to help you work safely in workplaces where there are breathing hazards. |
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Safety in Manufacturing - Ergonomics
These guidance sheets describe ergonomic risks, contributing factors, and recommendations for workers in the manufacturing industry.
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Hard Metal Hazards (PDF 257 KB)
This pamphlet provides important health information for saw filers and knife grinders. |
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Lock Out for Woodworking - Slideshow
De-energizing woodworking machinery when doing maintenance prevents injury. See the basic steps for locking out.
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Guarding - Slideshow
Effective point-of-operation safeguarding and safe work practices can help to prevent serious injuries when using table and panel saws. |
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Forklift Accident - Slideshow
Slide show of an accident investigation where a forklift operator died when his forklift tipped over.
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For additional information on how to prevent injuries in forestry visit WorkSafeBC's Forestry and Forest Safety Council web sites.
