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BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is committed to continually improving
forest safety and having safe worksites by demonstrating
and promoting safe forest management practices and implementing
a systematic approach to safety in all Business Areas.
BCTS achieved SAFE Company certification in August 2008
and is proud to participate in this industry lead initiative.
BCTS subscribes to the Health and Safety Accord of the
British Columbia forest industry, which states that all
fatalities and injuries are preventable. People working
in the BCTS program are invited to provide input to the
local timber sales manager on ways to improve the safety
program.
In 2007, BCTS implemented an updated safety program for
BCTS employees and registered to become a SAFE certified
company with the BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC). The
BCTS registration was accompanied by a requirement for
mandatory registration in the SAFE Company program for
all companies or individuals wanting to work on Timber
Sale Licences (TSLs) and all companies wanting to tender
applications for or to work on contracts advertised or
awarded by BCTS after April 1, 2007.
During 2008/2009, BC Timber Sales:
- achieved SAFE Company certification with the BCFSC;
- put into place requirements for mandatory SAFE Company
certification for all TSLs advertised after December
31, 2008. All parties wanting to employ workers or
subcontractors on TSLs or those intending to direct
the on-site activities of workers or subcontractors
on TSLs advertised after December 31, 2008 must be
SAFE Company certified. Licensees not directing on-site
activities will not be required to be SAFE certified;
and
- put into place a requirement for mandatory certification
with the BCFSC Safe Company program for all companies
wanting to tender applications for or work on contracts
advertised by BCTS after December 31, 2008.
Parties not yet certified and experiencing difficulties
in achieving the expectations of the SAFE Company program
should contact the BCFSC to explore options for achieving
certification and being qualified to participate in activities
of BCTS.
If you have started a new forestry business or are reactivating
a dormant firm, BCFSC has a New Entrant program that
is recognized by BCTS. For further information on the
options available through the BCFSC, check:
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A company or party with certification other than the
SAFE Company should contact the local BCTS office to
determine eligibility for activities under BCTS.
The BCTS safety program continues to be public, with
this website providing access to important information
about forest safety and links to other organizations
also committed to improving the safety record of the
sector and establishing a culture of safety.
Information for Licensees
and Contractors
Safety Related Links
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