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Western Silvicultural Contractors' Association
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Transportation Safety
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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New Requirements for Vehicles of 5000 kgs GVW
Jun 11, 2007 - If you are operating a commercial vehicle rated at over 5000kgs GVW, including pickups, you are now required to keep a daily log book, not exceed a 14 hour work day, which includes driving and other work, and report to weigh scales. Read More...
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Best practices and safe operating procedures for 15-passenger vans in the silviculture workplace
Apr 24, 2007 - Last month’s fatal collision in the Lower Mainland involving the transportation of agriculture workers has brought attention to the use of 15-passenger vans in the silviculture sector.
The WSCA has issued previous warnings to the industry regarding the vehicles’ tendency to steer poorly and their propensity to roll over in certain circumstances. The WSCA reminded employers of the need for special driver training and attention in operating these vehicles. Read More...
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WSCA 2010 Annual Conference "What's Next?" Program
Jan 25, 2010 - This year's Prince George WSCA Annual Conference, Trade Show and AGM starts off with two days of training (Monday and Tuesday 25 and 26 January 2010) preceding our always interesting three days (Wednesday through Friday 27-29 January 2010) of panels, plenary sessions and workshops covering the practical, the political and the policy that will shape the future of forestry in B.C. Read More...
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Driver Charged in Alberta Treeplanting Bus Accident
May 28, 2004 - The driver of a treeplanting bus that rolled off the road east of Jasper, Alberta on the May long weekend, seriously injuring three of its 17 passengers, has been charged under the Traffic Safety Act of Alberta. Three treeplanters were seriously injured. None of the injuries are life-threatening. Read More...
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What Can We Learn From 13 U.S. Deaths?
Oct 25, 2003 - Two forestry/fire line contractors have had thirteen workers die in the last two years in two job-related accidents. What do these American tragedies say to Canadian contractors in the forestry industry? Read More...
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