Forestry
We have resources and information on working safely in forestry. Additional information and resources are available from our industry partner, the BC Forest Safety Council.
Follow the links below for resources and information relevant to these types of workplaces:
Resources
Managing Risks in Cable Yarding: Planning
Every year, workers are at risk of serious and potentially fatal injuries while cable yarding. Part of a series on managing the risks, this video outlines the importance of planning for a safe cable...
Wildfire Evacuation Planning
If you needed to evacuate your crew, would you be ready? This resource lists items that employers who operate in remote locations should consider as part of an Emergency Evacuation Plan.
Plan for and prevent encounters with bears and other hazardous wildlife
Encounters with bears and other animals in wilderness settings have led to serious injuries and deaths in British Columbia. This bulletin provides information to help you plan safe work in wilderness...
Highlights
- New cable yarding videos promote a risk management approach Published on: August 26, 2024
- Revised safety poster shows workers how to stand out safely around mobile equipment and vehicles Published on: April 24, 2023
- New online tool helps workers and employers manage risk by delivering a custom list of health and safety resources Published on: December 05, 2022
- New forestry videos highlight the importance of supervising to the level of risk Published on: October 27, 2022
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Recent incidents
Incident summaries to alert employers and workers to hazards in their industries.2024-08-27 20:18:45