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B.C. LUMBER WORKER

Convention resolves
to step up program)

Resolutions dealing with Fess in the lumber industry
were placed | Annual Di nb:
the newly-electd etistals of ee Piet bey Conference,
and stressed additi under the regu-
lations to eliminate Bice ards, “Most of ines had been recom-

mended by the District ipa ety Conference held on the day
eee the

The lutions as ue ed |sed on the terms of the Work-
supplem inented man; the views |men’s Compensation Act. A reso-
expressed by the District Safety {lution on this subject wu!

rge
eS Sy rs ‘ok ones earn-
on annual

Director, John T. Atkinson in his
_ annual report.

to Songigeration: of safety matters, “Re-open Old Claims’

the ee ice pre ae ba Tear ith the open support of Com-
Gian iaipers aHoad (ese “ie missioner Bales rd, the conyen-

on’
tion asked that old pe ension singe

tives during the preceding year. | 0" s06e a ae ire
Progress Indi jicated

I
by safety men injured workmen, on pen-

resolution which originated with
the Loggers’ Local.

I be used only upon written
Ee

shoul 0 canta itters
workable Prue near the ones
‘ion, one for and the other for
emergencies.

third tranemitter should be
held in reserve with
i

of in this regard, the re
urged that the word “accident” be.
deleted,

shee

B
complaints arding

nea
tion stud Cea
which the ee is issued,

for

Co1 iver
caiement for "back injuries were
complaints constitu! ies
the demand that

racers cn
more liberal _interp! f tion te
laced on the section in question.

the indy lust ae ‘Spee! anid cee in

whi
eS debate on Htcly matters

had b dshi

channelled through the Loe:

ade Set-backs in safety records| because of the increased costs of

properly organized for safety,] The ierpystation of the word
the delegates said. “accident” it appears in eseticn
ntion was once more focus-|7 of the ING: es BUCHER! iy

Union.
“Talkie Tooters”
discussion arose

Considerable
| with sreeard to the “talkie tooters”.

iJon mae Tene The conyenten
for

Hani bad sees provided from the
time of neta tions The resolution
ae joint asked the
ighten up its inspection
qlpeesnes
inspectors.
Bertie s were hea gard-

nt type SE pee

its request

tif ick

Union would soon
ae in the WCB re, zulatons
with (Bie Board, ney were ins

ment of a ae effic
fite-be It.

Jnion officials were asked to
ta good example in safety pro-

cient type o

“Chris”

4
:

ted
to those now in effect onde ie cedures, It was proposed that they
force in the State of Wastington ping union cars with
The- main ieatats Observer were Rear reaae t
regulations provide; that ay one that) ihe aulention given to safety Standing ovation was given F
person shall be designated as] matter: a 8 District] the Workmen's Compensation Board,
signal man for each logging unit;| Co: ventions i idea growing| the 1959" District Convention he annou
at no other persons shall

ical
interest on the par! : 7 all sections
of the Un inion in energetic parti-

ee

ion was spontaneously ter

ovat!
in n his public service had faithfully set

Date = August 12, 1958
Age = 8

Occupation - Shaper Operator

Experience 2 years in Canada, Previous experience in Switzerland,

DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:

thick, and weighing about 15 ounces.

Hotel G

ase
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irector, John
il

SAFETY COUNCIL DELEGATES are praised by
Pe varae Joe Morris, during their Say conference pebeuary
Vi

T. Atkinson, Joe Morris, Safety C

ers,

Mr. Pritchard, or “Brother Pritch
occasion, stated that as he would be 65
vould be a good time to retire. Un

pensation Act °

District
x the manner in wl

annie Grarts Gana Ini Distt

ate ich
the machine.
CHECK YOUR SHAPER OPERATION *

ahermoik Feit
Properly.

5. Kah hee ree ek

MAY AS WELL FACE I7-
Your SAFETY IS P70 400!