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  • MAG -Safety Alert – Equipment failure Failure to contain ejected material – Serious Near Miss

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/07/30

    Safety Alert A dryer ID fan failed during normal operation, causing several fan vanes to be projected upward into the ducting and embedded in the sidewalls. One vane penetrated an… Read More

  • July Alert – Building Respectful Workplaces

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2026/07/29

    Companies that invest in building respectful workplaces often see significant returns including improved employee mental health and morale, better communication, increased productivity and efficiency and a stronger culture of innovation…. Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Contractor – Loader SIFp Incident

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/07/23

    Safety Alert Two residual hauling (hog fuel) trucks arrived on  site at the same time. One truck was operated  by a trainee and the other by a new operator. When… Read More

  • Fatality Alert – July 14, 2026

    Alert Type: Fatality Alert
    Date: 2026/07/17

    On July 14th, 2026, a helicopter crashed near Loughborough Inlet on the BC coast, claiming the lives of the pilot and one passenger. Read more.

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Contractor Boosting Equipment

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/07/16

    Safety Alert A logging contractor was boosting a processor using a booster pack. The machine had required boosting for the previous two days and needed a new battery. The processor… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Planer Tilt Hoist – Near Miss SIF(p)

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Date: 2026/07/09

    Safety Alert A board was not even ended and crooked on top of a load coming to the tilt hoist, when the load raised and the board swung off the… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Sawmill Sticker Machine Lockout Violation

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Date: 2026/07/02

    Safety Alert The sticker machine places strips into hoppers for utilization in lumber piles. While a sticker was being transferred to a hopper, it jammed, creating an upset condition. The… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Slag Burn from Welding

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Date: 2026/06/25

    Safety Alert An independent contractor was welding, and a piece of slag was ejected from the welding site, bounced off their apron and into the cuff of their welding gloves…. Read More

  • June Alert – Water Safety

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2026/06/24

    Forestry workers across the province are often exposed to water-related hazards. Take a moment to think about where you or your workers are exposed to water-related risks and how you… Read More

  • MAG Safety Alert – Wheels Fell Off Logging Truck

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Date: 2026/06/18

    Safety Alert A Logging truck was travelling across the railway crossing on the at low speed when a set of duals came loose from the trailer axle hub and crossed… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Battery Explosion

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Date: 2026/06/11

    Safety Alert An employee was jump starting a loader battery with a skidder (both 24 volts) in cold weather (-39⁰C)They hooked up the batteries in the wrong order (both cables… Read More

  • TAG Safety Bulletin – Slips, Trips and Falls | 3-Point Contact

    Alert Type: CHAG/TAG Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2026/06/04

    Approximately 25% of professional log truck driver injuries are related to slips, trips and falls. Always use 3-point contact when entering or exiting the cab. TAG Safety Bulletin – Slips,… Read More

  • TAG Safety Bulletin – Hazard Awareness | Energy-based Hazards

    Alert Type: CHAG/TAG Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: British Columbia
    Date: 2026/06/04

    Energy-based hazards during log truck loading and unloading. TAG Safety Bulletin – Hazard Awareness | Energy-based Hazards

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Bruised Fractured Thumb

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Date: 2026/06/04

    Safety Alert An employee was attempting to remove the locking nut and bearing on a saw arbor. They were using a chisel and hammer to loosen the nut. MAG –… Read More

  • May Alert – Spot the Signs Before an Incident Happens

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2026/05/29

    When we review serious incidents, it’s often clear that the warning signs were there, we just didn’t act on them in time. Supervisors should watch for these warning signs and… Read More

  • The Summer Issue of the Forest Safety News Now Available

    Alert Type: BCFSC Announcement
    Company: BCFSC
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/05/29

    Download the June edition of the Forest Safety News and get the latest updates from industry and the BC Forest Safety Council. June 2026 Forest Safety News

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Log Decking – Near Miss

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/05/28

    Safety alert A 14-foot-high log deck collapsed and rolled into an unoccupied parked pickup truck. MAG – Safety Alert – Log Decking – Near Miss MAG – Safety Alert –… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Lifting and Rigging

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/05/21

    Safety Alert After relocating a conveyor with a lift, the crew began detaching the four-part bridle chain used to secure the load. MAG – Safety Alert – Lifting and Rigging… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Fire in Press Area

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/05/14

    Safety Alert Three Class 2 fires occurred within 24 hours in the press-top area. After the first two incidents, the area was cleaned and put back into service. However, a… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Energized Tool – Reciprocating Saw

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/05/07

    Safety Alert While changing the blade of a reciprocating saw, a worker tried to remove a broken blade by pulling the remaining piece out of the holder. They accidentally touched… Read More

  • April Alert – Preventing Tick Bites and Disease

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Company: BCFSC
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/05/04

    Most ticks don’t carry pathogens, but some do and can cause serious illness. Knowing where ticks are found, how to prevent bites, and how to remove ticks safely can help… Read More

  • MAG Safety Alert – Falling Object – Dislodged Log

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/04/30

    Safety Alert During transport of a full grapple of pulp logs, the grapple operator reversed away from the log pile and then drove forward. A short log unexpectedly slid out… Read More

  • Fatality Alert – February 2026

    Alert Type: Fatality Alert
    Date: 2026/04/27

    A log truck driver was fatally injured in February when the truck left the road and struck a rock outcrop. The driver was ejected from the cab. Read more

  • Emergency Evacuation: Plan and Prepare in Advance

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Company: BCFSC
    Date: 2026/04/27

    Emergency evacuation due to acts of nature can arise quickly. Learn more about being prepared in advance with a proper Emergency Evacuation Plan.

  • Bear attacks tree planter working alone

    Alert Type: Industry Alert
    Location: near Tumbler Ridge
    Date: 2026/04/27

    A young and new worker suffered serious injuries from a bear attack while tree planting. Learn more in this summary from WorkSafeBC.

  • MAG Safety Alert – Diesel Fire in Pump House

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/04/23

    Safety Alert A fire ignited in the fire pump house after Diesel Fire Pump 1 ran dry, overheated and caught fire. MAG Safety Alert – Diesel Fire in Pump House… Read More

  • March Alert – Effective Worker Assessments

    Alert Type: Monthly Safety Alert
    Date: 2026/04/20

    One-on-one worker assessments are an important but often overlooked part of an effective safety program. Read more

  • Interior Safety Conference – last day for online registration

    Alert Type: BCFSC Announcement
    Company: BCFSC
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/04/17

    Today is the last day to register online for the Interior Safety Conference coming to Kamloops on Thursday, April 30th at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre.  Visit our… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Cut Conduit

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/04/16

    Safety Alert An underground electrical conduit was accidentally severed during concrete cutting. The damage went unnoticed until the mill restarted the following Monday, when the breaker connected to the line… Read More

  • MAG – Safety Alert – Cranes/Rigging

    Alert Type: MAG Safety Alert
    Company: BC Forest Safety Council
    Location: BC
    Date: 2026/04/09

    Safety Alert While raising the east twin band hoist, a supporting cable failed, causing the empty cradle to swing out of control and fall to the floor. MAG – Safety… Read More