March 1, 1951

4 B.C. LUMBER WORKER

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wember 9, 1950

» body was backed away from the
» clear the way for a logging truck

f gasoline from the road, walking
€ was on the opposite side of the
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| got out to look and saw the gas
i and saw the injured man.

urs later in hospital.

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the donkey to a‘new setting
a sapling which was in front

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- it bound against a stump, broke
t er in the stomach. The

THE MOST USELESS
THING IN THE WORLD IS
THAT PART OF A CARE-
LESS MAN THAT HE
LEAVES IN A PIECE OF
MACHINERY.

ACCIDENTS
ARE CAUSED

LABORER was checking the
condition of a repair job
which had just been made on a
machine. With his hand in the
mechanism, this employee made
a perfect victim for the foreman
who just then “jogged” the start-
ing button of the machine.

The foreman did not know that
the operator of the machine was
even near it.

The employee suffered a _par-
tial amputation of one thumb.

This story of starting machines
without knowing that another
person is exposed to possible in-
jury is an old one to safety en-
gineers, but there are still in-
juries from this common cause
and there will continue to be,
until adequate safety precautions
can be assured, For instance, a
tag or lookout system will give
some measure of protection to
those who regularly operate
machinery.

Tags and lookout systems are
workable when properly set up
and properly enforced, with dis-
cipline when necessary, but one
violation of the em will

largely nullify its
A; WELDER inserted a piece of
metal into the wrong side
f a shearing machine, reaching
is hand between the blade and
the guard. The metal was, press-
ed downward, catching a finger
and cutting off part of it.

(xe? Snew KEEP
yy UIT CLEANS
LP

Little boy to teacher: “With
«wo older sisters and one bath-
room, I'd like to see you get to
school every day on time.”

alue.

An umbrella: a shelter for one
and a shower bath for two.

Nagging: the co
tion of the unhappy

Platonic friendship: the inter-
val betwen the intrdduction and
the first kiss.

Psychiatrist: “Are you troubled
by wicked thoughts?”

Patient: “Well, no.
enjoy them.”

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Reverend: “Good morning,
sonny. I hear the Lord has sent
you two little twin sisters.”

Sonny: “Yes, Sir, and He's the
only one that“knows where the

money’s coming from, too. Daddy
said $0.”

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for criticizing us.

we don't do ever:

ADAM BELL, Chairman
F. P. ARCHIBALD, Secretary

CRITICISM 2. ACTION

Because of the civil freedom of action we enjoy as citizens of Canada
we assume that we have the RIGHT to criticize everybody and everything that
doesn't fit into our views of the geXeral scheme of things. For example our
bosses, the leaders of the Union and the vavious government agencies are all
considered fair targets for any sort of abusive thoughts and words.

Before criticizing we might as well ask ourselves these questions: “Have
we earned the privilege of criticizing?” “Have we put our own house in
We might find that the subject of our censure has ample justification

We can all tell the other fellow how he should act and what he should
do. We are all prone to evade our own responsibilities and at the same time
side the other fellow and emphasize his failings. His condition is particularly
true with respect to accident prevention.

No useful purpose is served by efforts expended on prodding others if
thing we can ourselves. Safety-is everybody's concern. We
all profit by improved safety. Therefore the sensible and most constructive
step we can take is to learn what we can do to help and then do it.

*

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION BOARD

Vancouver

CHRIS W. PRITCHARD, Commissioner
E. V. ABLETT, Commissioner

“ONE SLIP CAN COST LIFE”

The first pri:
were awarded cheques.

Prize-winner

“Dear Mr. Taylor,

“I have read with interest the
topic of your contest and I think
it is a very good one. I am
especially interested because my
ther works for Comox and I
wish him to keep safe on his job.
He is an engineer sometimes, and
at other times a fireman for a
steam engine.

“Last summer I worked in the
woods myself, as a chokerman,
and I expect’ to go back next
summer. After I finish school I
hope to make a career of logging.
Therefore, to me safety in the
woods is very important and it
is with this that I ‘shall deal in
my letter.

Think of Others

“The principal requirement for
safety is that the fellow who is
working take care, not only for
himself but also for other For
instance, when a crew starts to
cut down a tree, the head-butker
must make sure that there are
scape trails for the men to get
uway when the tree starts to
fall. The crew must be careful
that all snags or saplings around
are cut down. If this is not done
the tree might hit a snag, caus-
ing it to fly back and hurt a
workman.

“Men who are barking a tree
have to be careful because some-
times the bark is yery loose and
when pried it comes crashing
down on the men. A safe work-
man must always keep in mind
hazards such as these.

Know Regulations

“Another requirement is that
all workmen should follow the
Safety Regulations laid down by
the Safety Council of British
Columbia and posted up for them
by the company.

“Then men should wear proper
clothing when working. One
who goes to work in strong,
sharp-caulked boots is playing it
safe, but a chokerman who goes

Through the courtesy of Mr. A. J. Taylor, Safety Director, Comox
Logging and Railway Co., the B.C. Lumber Worker is able to reproduce
below a commendable and prize-winning letter in the recent Safety Letter
Contest sponsored by that company for the chitdren of employees together
with excerpls from other letters which w
with their respective school grades and districts.
in each’ area was a Volex Wrist Watch, Other winners

awarded prizes in accordunce

17 Year-Old Wins Comox
Logging Safety Contest

First Aid
“In case an accident should
happen, First Aid courses are
given by the company for all
men so that there will always be
a trained person at hand. A safe
workman will take one of these

to work in shoes, rubber:
dinary boots is taking

chance.
He may slip, while walking along
a log, and get hurt.

Hard Hats

“All the men working in the
woods should wear steel lined
helmets to protect their heads
from falling branches, , and
other dangerous hazards. When
working around machinery. men
should never wear loose clothing
which might get caught in the
gears, dragging them in with it.

“Another point in safety pre-
cautions is the proper use of
working tools. A man must
handle his tools properly und
take care of them. A number of
accidents in the woods are caused
by neglect of this rule.

“For instance, a high rigger
should always inspect his equip-
ment, such as his belt, even if it
is brand new, and his rope. He
must inspect his spurs to see that
they are sharp, and well-padded
to give protection to the legs.

Regular Inspection

“He should also periodically
climb the spar tree and inspect
the straps, blocks and guy lines.
As he is coming down from a
tree, after cutting off the top,
he should always throw axe
and saw out from the base, so
that if he slips when he reach
the bottom he will not cut him-
self on them,

Obedience

“Still another requirement for
safety is obedience to the head
boss. The men should always
listen to his suggestions. They
should always keep in the clear
when the ‘go ahead’ signal is
given. Men working in the vici-
nity of the lines should always
keep hack of the bight of the
main line and other lines. For
instance, when the main line
Heian i may snap, swing or

veak, and in so doing it ma:
take a life, ere

courses himself.
Summary

“In conclusion, I think that
the basic rules to be stressed
for safety are these:

“Do not take unnecessary
chances, for: one slip may cost
you your life.

“Be sure that you know
how to do the job to which you
are assigned.

“Do not have horseplay and
tricks while at work, for one
little trick may prove very
serioys.

“Always keep a clean work
place,

‘*Never use unauthorized
equipment.

“Always handle all equip-
ment properly.

“Always observe Safety
Regulations, for they have kept
many a person safe and alive.
“If by chance an accident

should happen, always get.
First Aid as soon as possible,
even if it is only for a cut
finger.”

Yours truly,

H. Niehaus,

‘Age 17,
Grade 11 A,
Ladysmith.

Other Letters Next Month

More people die as a result of
burns in their homes than are
killed by train, plane and other
transportation ‘accidents. And
several times as many are killed
by home falls,

Be careful everywhere.

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Falls are one of the main
pounsen of seaoente in all three
classes — fatal and permanent
total disability, disability, tem-
Porary total disability.

Don't slip or trip into any di

ability. ,