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 | Aug 3, 2012 | News
Sawdust, wood shavings and chips, which are suspected to have played a part in two recent deadly sawmill explosions, have also fuelled dozens of fires at B.C. sawmills over the past decade. Sawdust was listed as the material that first caught fire in more than half of...
by Web Editor | Jul 13, 2012 | News
WorkSafeBC has expanded an order to clean up potentially hazardous wood dust to include panel and wood pellet plants. The order released Thursday also includes pulp and paper mills. In April, the workplace safety agency ordered the cleanup of sawmills after two deadly...
by Web Editor | Jul 9, 2012 | News
Sawmills in B.C.’s Interior were warned wood dust was an explosive risk before two deadly sawmill explosions earlier this year, in which wood dust is suspected as a factor. But the advice took a back seat to concern that dust was harmful to workers’ lungs....
by Web Editor | May 30, 2012 | News
WorkSafeBC recently warned forest companies the ignition sources for two fatal sawmill explosions took place in “contained areas” housing electrical and mechanical equipment in the basement or lower levels of the two mills. The regulatory agency has asked...