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Photo: BC Forest Safety Council
The province is seeing significant wildfire activity increasing the dangers for residents and workers.
Here are some of the wildfire risks to discuss with your crew:
Be aware of the wildfire risk in your area and plan your work activities accordingly.
- Have a fire evacuation plan as part of your overall Emergency Response Plan. WorkSafeBC has developed a good template
- Get to know and follow the requirements of the Wildfire Regulations regarding fire watch and fire equipment requirements.
- Stay on top of current situations, wildfire conditions can change quickly. The BC Wildfire Service website provides good, accurate information.
- Use weather forecasts to help plan work activities. Strong winds and high temperatures will increase the intensity and speed of wildfires.
- Smokey conditions can create poor air quality, watch out for air quality advisories.WorkSafeBC has new information on wildfire smoke and its effect on peoples heath.
