by Web Editor | Dec 3, 2012 | News
WorkSafeBC will refer its findings of workplace violations in two deadly sawmill explosions to Crown counsel for possible charges, opening up the possibility of fines or jail time. If the Crown decides to go forward with charges, they would fall under workplace safety...
by Web Editor | May 7, 2012 | News
WorkSafeBC officials say they are still trying to determine the cause of fatal blast that leveled the Burns Lake sawmill in January, including what role sawdust may have had in the explosion that killed two mill workers and injured 19. During an investigation update...
by Web Editor | Apr 25, 2012 | News
Explosions Trigger Safety Review Of B.C.’s Sawmills WorkSafeBC has ordered sawmills across the province to immediately investigate sawdust levels and other possible workplace hazards in their facilities, saying the review is urgently needed given explosions at two...