Resources for Young Workers by Industry - Forestry
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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.
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Chainsaw Safety (PDF 327 KB)
Although this pamphlet still contains valuable information on the do's and don'ts of chainsaw operation, more up-to-date information on personal protective equipment and first aid can be found on this web site at: Resources for Falling and Bucking. |
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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.
* Also available in French. |
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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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