OB SAFE. YOUR JOB has been suggested by the National Wopriate at this time. As jobs grow ‘gh an accident may bring a double ‘come, and the permanent loss of a ‘am for the lumber lObs safely. * chances of keeping it, when every- ~ co-operation to prevent accidents S, both mechanical and human. ‘Worker are devoted to the purpose ‘ities of co-operation for safety on industry in B.C. If as effective as providing examples . knowledge of safety know-how. who have had first-hand experience_ at to do about prevention right on \litorial Board of the B.C. Lumber interested readers. Again an appeal s when possible, of safety lessons Of such co-operation tendered by _He took the trouble to get this his, a head-faller lost his life, when x illustrate the importance of the practicable, snags shall be felled h the last issue of this publication nded the inquest and now points event any recurrence of a fatality tine C LUMBER WORKER 6 Guards ted here is in use at the Fraser Mill Co. Ltd., New Westminster, B.C., and has for the protection of the sawyer and other employ- ees working near by, at least six safety guards which adequately prevent any accidents happening at this spot. In the foreground the ' long Siminson lever has been’ provided with two safety lock devices on the floor. These are made of hinged U-shaped plates that when placed against the lever, prevent all movement. On the floor to the right of the siminson lever the loader- pedal is locked in position by a hinged plate that is slipped un- der the pedal. This stops any accidents that might occur from someone accidently stepping on it. The log carriage lever, close to the wall in the back, is also locked in a safe position by a hinged plate, To the right of the log carriage lever on the wall, in a bracket, is the safety steam cut off for the log carriage. The four foot high timber bulkhead or sheer guard, is substantially constructed to guard the operator from a log roll or cant, and from slabs being drawn back by the carriage. Immediately above the sheer guard is the 2-ply safety glass mounted in a steel frame. Hinged in the centre at the top and bot- tom with a safety lock, which when released by the operator, allows the frame to be revolved so that the exposed side may be cleaned. (Contributed by Leo Stadynk, Secretary, District Safe- ty Council), Seen Si? Keep a step ahead of accidents with safety shoes. LOG SAWYERS BOX illustra- Presentation of the 1952 Award was made by Mr. Arthur Francis, Chief Inspector of the WCB, to Mr. T. E. Burgess, General Man- ager of the B.C.F.P., at a lunch- Francis, tificate for Group “B” Logging, B.C. FOREST PRODUCT CO. LTD. General Chief Inspector of the WCB (centre), t which was won b is H. G. Munro, B.C.F.P.’s President. ‘COWICHAN SCORES AGAIN The Workmen’s Compensation Board’s Meritorious Safety Performance Certificate for Group “B” Logging, has been awarded for the third consecutive year to the B.C. Forest Products’ Cowichan Logging Division, for their excellent record in accident prevention. eon in the Hotel Vancouver. Mr. Burgess in’turn presented it to *|Mr. Harry Hobson, Manager of the Renfrew and Cowichan Log- _ aia tsa oa PGs "ging Divisions of the Company, which consists of Nitinat and Caycuse Camps, situated at the head of Cowichan Lake. Steady gains in the field of accident prevention have reduced the Division’s accident frequency rate from 122.40 'in 1948 to 46.35 in 1952, The evidence points to a reduction of these figures in 1953. Manager, T. E. Burgess (left), receiving from Arthur the 1952 WCB Meritorious Safety Performance Cer- y the Company’s Cowichan Division. To the right Elimination of a serious acci- dent hazard on the log slip of the Canadian Western Lumber Com- pany, has been successful, as a result of an idea submitted by Leo Stadnyk, IWA District Safe- ty Committee Secretary, to spot weld caulks on the slip plates. The log slip has long been a source of trouble to the Company due to the numerous falls sus- tained by employees and visitors, on its slippery surface. ‘The Company had almost given up trying to find the answer to their problem until they saw Stadnyk’s scheme. His idea call- ed for caulks to be built up to about 3/8ths of an inch and spot welded throughout the strip. The idea proved excellent. Not only do the caulks stand the knock and roll of the logs, but the debris that made other plans impracticable, eseapes. Ey OVLL LEO’S IDEA PAID OFF OCCUPATION—Faller EXPERIENCE—3 years AGE—32, The faller was falling a tree on a narrow ledge. He sent his helper into the clear. ¥ The tree, in falling, hit a standing snag and kicked back, crush- ing the faller against a rock bluff.