Tree planting & other silviculture
Here you'll find links to health and safety information and resources for work in tree planting and other silviculture. Additional information and resources are available from our industry partner, the BC Forest Safety Council.
To reduce the potential for injury or disease, it's important to manage the risks and hazards in your workplace. See our resources to learn more about common risks and hazards in your industry, or follow the links to these related topics:
Resources
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...
Preventing Heat Stress at Work
This booklet provides a basic overview of risk factors that increase the chances of experiencing heat stress, how to prevent heat stress, and how to recognize and treat heat-related illnesses.
Whether...
Sun Safety at Work: Employers
Outdoor workers are up to 3.5 times more likely than indoor workers to develop skin cancer and are at a higher risk of experiencing heat stress. This video illustrates the dangers of sun exposure and...
Highlights
- New resource outlines how to protect workers from encounters with hazardous wildlife Published on: July 21, 2023
- 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 resources help you manage risks in your workplace Published on: April 14, 2022
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Penalties
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Recent incidents
Incident summaries to alert employers and workers to hazards in their industries.2023-07-28 22:40:41