WorkSafeBC publishes OHS updates for mechanical falling

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WorkSafeBC publishes OHS updates for mechanical falling

March 16, 2016 - WorkSafe BC has published an update to OHS Regulation Part 26, Construction, Excavation & Demolition, related to the use of mechanical harvesters.

This new guideline is intended to provide information on using mechanical harvesters to fall trees using multiple cuts and the planning that is required before such cuts are made.

To review the guideline, click here.

March 16, 2016

By Andrew Snook

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