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Injury Prevention Resources for Forestry - Log Hauling
The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the forestry industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.
WorkSafe Bulletin: Inspect and maintain jeep pins, connections, and slider mechanisms
In a fatal incident, worn, broken, and missing parts in the pin assembly resulted in excessive movement of the rear pin in the slider mechanism. Along with inadequate spring tension, this caused the pin to dislodge. The jeep moved back and struck a worker. The bulletin explains safe work practices to ensure the pin mechanism keeps the jeep from sliding out of position.Source: WorkSafeBC
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Fatigue Survey of BC Truck Drivers (Summary)
"Between July and August of 2005 a survey was conducted by WorkSafeBC to measure the impact of fatigue on BC truck drivers. Surveys were distributed and collected at truck stops throughout the province by WorkSafeBC officers. In total, 336 surveys were collected from truck drivers working in many different industries."Source: WorkSafeBC
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Log Hauling Safety (Video)
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Log hauling safety This video features the common safety activities that occur within a "day in the life" of a logging truck driver. The five areas of safe work procedure covered are: inspections, personal protective equipment, loading, driving and the log yard. (12 min 56 s) |
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Source: WorkSafeBC
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Logging Safety Awareness (Video)
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Logging safety awareness Safety is the most important aspect of every job in the forest industry. This video features the day-to-day elements of on-the-job safety. The three areas covered are: safe work procedures, communications, and emergencies. (11 min 01 s) |
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Source: WorkSafeBC
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U-Bolt: a video guide to checking u-bolts on log trucks (Video)
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U-Bolt: a video guide to checking u-bolts on log trucks
A video guide to checking U-bolts on log trucks. U-bolts are often the means of securing a truck's bulkhead to its frame. If a U-bolt is overbent or not torqued to the manufacturer's specifications, a shifting load could put the driver at risk of being crushed. This video demonstrates how to make a simple gauge and check the bend radius of the U-bolts on your log truck. (5 min 50 s) |
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Source: WorkSafeBC
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