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PPE by Industry

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Forestry

Personal Protective Equipment Information Sheets - Forestry
A series of information sheets have been developed to provide a simple, clear format to help explain how to select, use, and maintain ppe used in the forestry industry.
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How Loud Is It?
A series of handouts listing typical noise exposures in a variety of industries, as well as off the job noise levels.

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BC FALLER TRAINING STANDARD Part 1 of 2 (PDF 1.5 MB) updated
This info flips contains information on the types of personal protective clothing and equipment fallers may need to use.
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Updated: April 2012

Forest Worker's Injury Underscores Need for Eye Protection (PDF 107 KB)
Machine operator suffers a serious and prolonged eye injury from a small, minor work task.
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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

Safety Alerts

Source: BC Forest Safety Council

See the Forestry pages for additional information.

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