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Sawmill and wood processing operations inspection update
Richmond, B.C., August 16, 2012 — WorkSafeBC has updated the status of orders issued in Phase I of the combustible dust strategy.
A directive order was issued to all sawmill employers on April 26, 2012. WorkSafeBC officers are ensuring that sawmill employers are in compliance as outlined in that order.
Phase I summary |
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| Directive Order Status | Count (sawmill locations) |
| Completed | 142 |
| Outstanding | 12 |
| Rescinded | 19 |
| Total | 173 |
To date, an additional 437 orders were issued to sawmill employers as a result of worksite inspections conducted in Phase I of the strategy. Of those orders, 73 are outstanding.
Phase II
Phase II of the strategy began July 5, 2012 and includes similar wood processing operations where dust accumulation could be a safety hazard.
Phase II summary |
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| Total locations | 268 |
| Transmitted inspections | 40 |
| Total orders issued | 175 |
| Orders outstanding | 161 |
| Orders by category | |
| Dust accumulations - OHS 5.81 and WCA 115(1)(a) |
40 |
| Unsafe compressed air use - OHS 4.42 |
0 |
| Dust collection system issues - OHS 5.71(3) and OHS 5.61 |
26 |
| Ventilation required - OHS 5.71 |
0 |
| Other regulations | 109 |
All current information on inspections and investigations is available on the Sawmills — Inspections and industry resources page.
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For information, please contact: |
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Donna Freeman |
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