Canadian take on forestry safety
15 February 2018
On 18 October, 2017, a logger was killed in a tragic incident near Mackenzie in northern British Columbia, Canada. The operator was using a feller buncher to cut timber on a slope when the machine tipped over backwards, cutting off his escape route when the machine caught fire. Source
Continue Reading →Forestry safety feeds skills shortage
07 February 2018
One of New Zealand’s biggest industries is facing a boom, but skilled workers are thin on the ground. Sources: The Marlborough Express, Stuff NZ Forestry experts in Marlborough say the industry has been branded with an undeserved reputation for poor safety practices; putting pot
Continue Reading →Dangerous jobs linked to dangerous thinking
01 February 2018
Working in forestry is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country but more than the machinery, it could well be the lifestyle of the workers that causes health problems according to Dr Tom Mulholland an emergency department doctor. Source: Stuff NZ “When I was 18 years old I joined
Continue Reading →Forestry is still among most dangerous industries
18 January 2018
If you work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, then you’re working in Australia’s most dangerous industry, a study has found. Source: Sydney Morning Herald A recent analysis by Finder Insights (https://www.finder.com.au/insights) has found agriculture, forestry and fish
Continue Reading →Christmas wishes
21 December 2017
Ryan Media staff and management would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and fabulous New Year. Ryan Media office will be closed from Monday the 25th of December and re-open on Tuesday the 2nd of January This is the last of Daily Timber News for this year. We extend best wishes to all
Continue Reading →Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Safety Compliance Project
07 December 2017
Skills Impact has advised of a project that will review units of competency from the PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package with regard to occupational health and safety, so they reflect current industry skills standards and practices and all job functions are accurately de
Continue Reading →Forest Harvesting Optimisation Project Approved
30 November 2017
The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has approved the Case for Endorsement for the updated and revised units of competency, along with a Companion Volume Implementation Guide. Source: Timberbiz The revised units will be released on to training.gov.au by the end of 2017,
Continue Reading →Victoria prepare for a deadly fire season
30 November 2017
Fire chiefs are warning Victorian communities to prepare for a potentially deadly fire season, amid fears a looming La Nina pattern could lead to residents becoming complacent. Source: The Weekly Times The Bureau of Meteorology has announced it is on watch for the development of a La
Continue Reading →Moreland wins safety award at OneFortyOne
23 November 2017
Harvesting contractor Moreland Holdings was a popular winner at the OneFortyOne Plantations inaugural safety awards taking out a major award for “Group or Company of the Year” for their outstanding commitment to workplace health and safety. Source: Timberbiz Morelands was recognised f
Continue Reading →Health assessment – forestry sector obese
25 October 2017
One year ago, Alfonso del Rio was 110 kilograms and on the path to diabetes. He couldn’t climb a flight of stairs without leaning on the handrail, exhausted and gasping for breath. Confronted with worrying health assessment results, he was spurred into action. Source: The Age Th
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