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Injury Prevention Resources for Forestry - Silviculture/Tree Planting

Falling & Bucking | Yarding & Skidding | Log Hauling | Silviculture/Tree Planting | Resource Roads | General


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.

Preventing Tree Planting Injuries BK73

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.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (469 KB)
* Also available in French
Updated: June 2006

Health and Safety Guideline for Silviculture Workers

This guideline is intended to establish minimum health and safety practices for workers involved in silviculture operations carried out in Alberta.
Source: Alberta Human Resources and Employment
* PDF (89 KB)

Tree Planters

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety provides health and safety information for tree planters.
Source: CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
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