by Working Forest | Dec 21, 2017 | Archives
ISABELLA COUNTY, Mich. – Bandit Industries will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2018 with a world-wide dealer network, and with many thousands of customers spanning multiple industries. “Thirty-five years is a long time to be in business,” said Bandit president and...
by Working Forest | Dec 21, 2017 | Archives
Traction-assist equipment has been gaining traction in B.C.’s forestry industry in recent years. In recognition of the health and safety considerations that arise from new technology, WorkSafeBC has created an equipment inspection checklist to help employers ensure...
by Working Forest | Dec 21, 2017 | Archives
OTTAWA – Canada’s lumber industry has been able to survive the impacts of preliminary duties, largely thanks to soaring lumber prices. While industry production will remain virtually flat this year, industry revenues are on pace to grow by 8 per cent, according to The...
by Working Forest | Dec 19, 2017 | Archives
Like a wisp of smoke, a waft of alcohol, or a tiny pill, it’s difficult to measure the exact size of the problem of substance abuse in the workplace, but a group of sawmill industry workers and managers has placed the issue firmly at the top of their safety agenda....
by Working Forest | Dec 19, 2017 | Archives
These are the last few days for consultation on the Forest Stewardship Council’s ecosystem services procedure and guidance. The two drafts are open for consultation until December 23, 2017. The Ecosystem Services Procedure aims to provide FSC certificate holders with...
