Sawmill dust danger persists in British Columbia
WorkSafeBC ordered stop work at 11 sawmills including Cantor Tolko Weyerhaeuser and Western Forest Products due to dangerous wood dust buildup. Reports covering inspections from November 2013 to January 2014 show some cases met criteria for fines. The action follows two deadly wood dust explosions that drew broad scrutiny.
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Dust dangers linger as B C sawmills face enforcement
WorkSafeBC inspections after deadly dust explosions reveal 20 percent of 150 sawmills in northern B C still have dangerous dust levels. Warnings and cleanup orders issued. several mills hit with stop work orders. Crown decisions loom on Babine and Lakeland cases, with April 22 deadlines and ongoing safety calls from union leaders for stricter rules and mandatory dust-control equipment.
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Dust risk halts hit BC mills as WorkSafeBC cracks down
WorkSafeBC blasts across British Columbia mills over dangerous wood dust. Weyerhaeuser, Tolko, Canfor, and Western Forest Products face stop work orders from Nov to Dec after inspectors find excessive fine dust in debarkers, saw areas, and crawl spaces. Companies comply, cleanup initiated, but experts await final assessment before changes.
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Western Forest Products
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