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MAG Safety Alert – Cinch Loosens on Loaded Log Truck
Cinch on Loaded Log Truck Came Loose Striking Vehicle A Log truck with a full load hit a large bump on a bridge approach and cam over chain cinch became… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Trailer Molly Failure
Hoist was down requiring trailers to be loaded by High Decker operator. Operator grabbed lifting molly of trailer with power clam and began to lift trailer. Trailer lifting molly failed… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Bandsaw Damaged Saw Removal
Bandsaw Damaged Saw Removal An employee grabbed hold of a twisted saw. He pulled it with two hands, however it was caught on a guard above him. He used his… Read More
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Industry Alert – Faller Struck by Overhead Hazard
Faller Struck by Overhead Hazard A Faller was overcoming a limb tied cedar tree hazard. He was using an alder to push the hazard over. The faller kept a close… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Cold Temperatures
Working in Cold Temperatures With the cold winter temperatures, we need to ensure we are doing everything we can to stay safe. Working in cold or freezing temperatures for a… Read More
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Industry Alert – Chainsaw Kickback Injury
Chainsaw Kickback Injury Requires Surgery to Hand Crew was working on a small diameter tree thinning project. Trees were cut down, cut into pieces, and put in piles. Piles were… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Near Miss Pulling Cable with Loader
Serious Near Miss Pulling Cable with Loader Tradesmen were replacing a conveyor drag chain using a winch to pull the drag chain through the conveyor. When the winch failed, the… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Driver Pinches Hand at Trailer Hoist
While using the trailer hoist to lower the rear trailer onto the lead, the driver had to reposition the trailer during the sequence using the hoist controls, and accidentally lowered… Read More
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Fatality Alert – October 3, 2020
Preliminary Information On October 3, 2020, a worker was fatally injured when their vehicle went off a resource road near Houston, BC. We extend our condolences to the family and… Read More
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Industry Alert – PPE Caught Fire During Pile During
Workers High Visibility PPE Caught Fire While Pile Burning A worker was conducting pile burning activities and their high visibility shirt caught on fire. The worker was able to put… Read More
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October 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Winter Driving Safety
Shift Into Winter – Winter Driving Safety Campaign Shift Into Winter is an annual safety campaign that provides drivers with winter driving information and tips on how to stay safe… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Incident -Tall Oil Sump Grating
Serious Incident -Tall Oil Sump Grating A worker was preparing to lockout a piece of equipment and was standing on some oil sump grating. The grating fell away causing the… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Fall from Elevation – Hot Work
Fall from Elevation – Hot Work A contractor was welding on some head rig infeed jump chains. A fire developed underneath the infeed chains. MAG Safety Alert – Fall from… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert -Winch Assist Buncher Flops Over on Rock Bluff
A buncher was hooked up to winch assist machine and the operator was bunching his way down the cutblock. The area had some very steep ground and rock bluffs (70%+… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Near Miss-Piece of Edger Saw Ejected
Serious Near Miss-Piece of Edger Saw Ejected A slab was caught between the guard and saw of the saw edger. While the edger shifted the saws to the next set;… Read More
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Industry Alert – Recreational Resource Road Users Caution
Hunters and “Corona” Campers Need to Use Caution and Planning When Travelling on Resource Roads Resource roads are not built to the same standard as highways and might not have… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Self-Tapping Screws/Cable Tray
Self-Tapping Screws/Cable Tray A sign in a MCC room had been attached to a cable tray using self tapping screws. This cable tray houses 600 VAC power cables, the self… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Near Miss – Rail Car Door Fell Off
Serious Near Miss – Rail Car Door Fell Off A rail car door was opened by the warehouse operator who was following the safe work procedure and using the lift… Read More
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September 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – “See Something, Say Something”
“See Something, Say Something” This alert looks at some of the reasons why we don’t always speak up when we identify safety concerns. The adage of “If you see something,… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Cinch Loosens and Hits Pick-up Truck
A log truck with a load of pulp on a mill-to-mill transfer hit a large bump on a bridge approach on the highway and the cam over chain cinch came… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Lockout Violation – Crossing Guardrails
Lockout Violation – Crossing Guardrails While attempting to troubleshoot an issue with Planer Stacker Hoist, a Shift Millwright stepped through a guardrail and into a lockout area in order to… Read More
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TAG Safety Alert – Rollover on Forest Service Road
The shoulder of the road gave way when a loaded log truck moved over to make room for a non-radio controlled motorcyclist he met on aForest Service Road. TAG Safety… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Log Truck Rolled into Highway
Log Truck Rolled into Highway The driver of a log truck was preparing to load his trailer at the trailer hoist. When the driver exited his truck they forgot to… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Pinched Finger at Gang
Pinched Finger at Gang While sorting pieces at the Gang outfeed, a piece was crossed up traveling down the transfer. After attempting to straighten the piece unsuccessfully, the operator stopped… Read More
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Industry Alert – ATVs & Water Bar Hazards
ATVs and Water Bar Hazards An ATV struck a water bar that was not visible until the operator was upon it. The impact caused the machine to jump and, although… Read More
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August 2020 Monthly Safety Alert – Wildfire Hazards: Fire Behaviour
Wildfire Hazards: Fire Behaviour Both forestry workers and fire crews responding to wildfires will be exposed to risks and hazards that exist in a wildfire environment. Fire behaviour can range… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Kiln Cart Ran Over By Forklift
Kiln Cart Ran Over By Forklift A Forklift Operator was carrying a load while traveling through the storage yard. Their left door suddenly slammed shut due to a broken door… Read More
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Industry Alert – Silviculture Operations Extreme Weather Hazard
Silviculture Operations Hazard: Extreme Weather Warning Unusually wet weather and unstable weather systems have prevailed throughout springtime in Western Canada, and further wet and stormy weather is expected in the… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Finger Pinched While Adjusting Photo Eye
Finger Pinched While Adjusting Photo Eye An electrician was called to adjust a bin index photo eye on the sorter. This is a regular and common task that is performed… Read More
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MAG Safety Alert – Serious Near Miss – Fall Protection Success
Serious Near Miss – Fall Protection Success A serious near miss when a truck driver fell and hung for 20 to 30 minutes before rescue prompted a company to install… Read More