News Articles - Safety and risk

New Zealand moves forward with their safety review
2018-02-22 10:27:56

The forestry industry has developed key recommendations to improve safety in their operations.

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New research results - Protecting our machine operators from thrown objects
2018-02-22 10:19:44

Researchers from the USDA Forest Service have investigated the protective mechanisms used to protect operators from thrown objects during tree cutting and processing.

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What causes road vehicle accidents?
2018-02-22 10:19:39

We examine four factors that are large contributors to accidents on our roads.

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When are you safe in your logging machine during lightning?
2018-02-22 10:12:25

The National Lightning Safety Institute gives us guidance about how lightning effects operators and their vehicles.

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New products - Lifting heavy objects in the workshop made easy
2018-02-22 09:59:37

The versatile new Lodestar hoist has been released by Columbus McKinnon.

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Will RFID tags remain on logs during handling and storage?
2018-02-22 09:58:48

Using RFID tags on logs greatly improves the efficiency of their traceability – but will they remain on the logs in the harsh logging environment?

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Need some light on your night shift?
2018-02-22 09:44:34

Carmanah has developed an off-grid solar LED light that will light up your work area.

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Managing public safety on harvesting sites
2018-02-22 09:40:12

The Forestry Commission has published guidelines for public safety at harvesting operations.

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New FPInnovations initiative on steep slope harvesting
2018-02-22 09:37:30

Increased steep slope volumes in western Canada have necessitated the need for this specific focus.

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Improving the profitability of steep slope harvesting in New Zealand
2018-02-22 08:47:32

Future Forests Research (FFR) provides an overview of how logging cost reductions on steep terrain can be achieved.

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