BC Timber Sales - Forest sector safety

BC Timber Sales is committed to continually improving forest sector safety. We demonstrate and promote safe work sites, safe forest management practices and implement a systematic approach to safety.

On this page

• Safety - a universal responsibility
• Safety certification
• BCTS safety commitment
• Zero injuries
• Safety bulletins
• Emergency response

Safety is a universal responsibility

Worker health and safety is a guiding principle across all BCTS activities. From management ensuring safety systems are in place to supervisors verifying systems and practices are implemented to staff following best practices, safety is a universal responsibility. Workplace safety requires proactive open participation and communication between all levels of staff, clients, customers, and others to identify and resolve safety concerns while seeking constant improvement.

Safety certification

Safety excellence is key to the long-term success of the forest industry. BCTS is committed to improving safety in the forest sector. Safety Accord Forestry Enterprise (SAFE) certification remains a functional way of monitoring the “basics done well” and provides insight into workplace culture. 

BC Timber Sales safety commitment

BCTS is SAFE Company certified and supports the Ministry in maintaining its own SAFE Company certification. 

BC Timber Sales SAFE Companies Certificate (PDF, 180KB)

Additionally, all individuals, corporations or partnerships that provide direction to workers or contractors working or operating on timber sale license areas must be: 

• Certified as SAFE companies
• Endorsed by the BC Forest Safety Council as new entrants
• Certified under a safety certification scheme recognized by the BC Forest Safety Council or BC Timber Sales, or
• An employee who works for an employer that is safety certified or endorsed

Zero injuries

BCTS believes all forestry injuries and fatalities are preventable. To advance the safety culture, BCTS has committed to “Mission Zero”. Our target with Mission Zero is zero workplace incidents that require medical attention. To achieve Mission Zero, BCTS will focus on the proactive identification, reporting and management of safety concerns in the workplace to eliminate workplace injuries.

BCTS safety bulletins 

• Safety Bulletin: May 2023 (PDF, 300KB)

Emergency response 

• A Guide to Effective Emergency Drills for Forestry Operators (PDF, 770KB)