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This booklet is intended for employers and workers who may come into contact with rodents, or rodent droppings, while on the job. It contains guidelines for employers on preventing hantavirus infections and putting in place an exposure control program (ECP) to minimize potential worker exposure to rodents, or rodent droppings, contaminated with hantavirus. It also contains sample work procedures that employers can adapt to their specific work situations. |
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BK31 |
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This manual contains simple how-to
instructions for splicing on cable yarding systems. It also features
information on creating the various splicing connections you need,
along with special connections, such as Molly Hogans. Other subjects
covered include special knots, general purpose knots, and threading
procedures. This manual should be used as a training tool for the
new worker and a reference guideline for the experienced splicer.
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BK96 |
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These pocket-size flip books update
the old Fallers’ and Buckers’ Handbook. Useful for
a new or experienced faller, forty sections provide information on
clothing and personal protective equipment, protection from musculoskeletal
injury, chainsaw maintenance, filing and handling information, crew
transport, dangerous tree indicators, and procedures for dealing with
various falling scenarios, alternative falling methods, limbing, adverse
weather, bucking hazards and windthrow. |
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Cable
Yarding Systems Handbook |
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BK49 |
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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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PH50 |
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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. |
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Final
Report of the Forest Safety Task Force |
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A report and action plan to eliminate
deaths and serious injuries in British Columbia's forests. |
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Grapple
Yarder and Supersnorkel Handbook |
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BK59 |
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A comprehensive instruction guide
for this important mechanized segment of the logging industry. |
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Helicopter
Operations in the Forest Industry, Safe work practices for |
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BK13 |
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A comprehensive guide to proper planning
of helicopter logging and related operations. This booklet can help
employers, supervisors, and workers develop safe work procedures.
It includes general helicopter logging safety, cedar block flying,
and selective logging by helicopter. Descriptive graphics include
hand signals and ground-to-air recognition patterns. |
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Preventing
Tree Planting Injuries |
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BK73 |
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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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available in French |
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Work Practices for Utility Arborists: Tree-care work near power lines |
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BK70 |
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This manual is designed for experienced
workers doing utility line clearance work – certified utility
arborists, apprentices, and their ground personnel. It covers general
safety precautions, tools and equipment, safe work procedures, and
first aid and rescue. |
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Western
Red Cedar Asthma |
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PH51 |
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A pamphlet that explains what occupational
asthma is. This pamphlet also explains the symptoms of red cedar asthma,
how it is diagnosed, how it is treated, who is susceptible to it,
and how it can be prevented. |
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visit the Adobe
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