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Log truck driver training a must in NZ

21 April 2016
The spate of log truck accidents in Northland highlight the need for the government to have a balanced transport policy that includes rail, and in addition provides specialist training for local drivers and a much greater allocation of funding to improve the roads, according to the Ne
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NZ forestry deaths spark alarm

07 April 2016
Police have released the name of the forestry worker who died after a tree fell on him in Northern Hawke’s Bay yesterday. Source: The New Zealand Herald He was Blair David Palmer, 53 of Napier. Mr Palmer was an experienced forestry foreman and had worked in the industry for some
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Herbicide safety questioned

24 March 2016
During the 1970s Tordon 50D was used as a chemical herbicide to kill trees now a forestry worker is questioning its safety. Source: The Weekly Times It was called the Forests Commission when Graeme Hughes started working in the public service in 1967. By the time he retired in 2000, i
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Safety charter for NZ

17 March 2016
Forestry sector leaders in New Zealand will make a public commitment to work together to reduce injuries to workers when they sign the Forest Industry Safety Council Charter. Sources: Timberbiz, Scoop NZ The Charter will be signed by members of the Forest Industry Safety Council (FISC
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NZ improves forestry safety

04 February 2016
Data on the forestry industry shows there has been significant drop in workplace deaths and injuries, Worksafe New Zealand data shows in 2015 three forestry workers died on the job compared with 10 in 2013. Source: Radio New Zealand There was also half the number of serious accidents
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FLAG trains protestors in Tasmania

07 January 2016
Logging opponents in Tasmania’s north-west are providing training sessions for residents who want to participate in protests. Source: ABC News The Forests of Lapoinya Action Group (FLAG) is lobbying to protect 49 hectares of native regrowth forest, which according to FLAG is hom
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Cutting edge technology to help in fight against bushfires

23 December 2015
The final phase of a trial of cutting edge technology to better protect Victorians from the risk of powerline related bushfires has ended. Source: Timberbiz Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio inspected world-first testing of Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiter (REFCL) tec
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Make your end of year celebration a safe one

10 December 2015
As many businesses prepare to hold end of year celebrations, SafeWork NSW has issued a reminder that safety at these events is everyone’s responsibility. Source: Timberbiz SafeWork NSW Director, Regional and Response Operations, Tony Williams said health and safety responsibilities at
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Hyne Movember Mo Bro’s

10 December 2015
For the second year running, 39 Hyne Timber employees have put down their razors and picked up their fundraising efforts for Movember 2015. Source: The Fraser Coast Chronicle Through various ‘morning teas’ and donations, the Hyne Timber Mo Bro Challenge team has raised clo
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New ways to better address bushfires

26 November 2015
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has called on all Governments to look at the emerging science and evidence on new ways of addressing bushfires. Source: Timberbiz “Last year the Australian Government allocated $1.5 million to conduct a series of trials to physically r
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