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Wheel rim assembly failures
Incidents often happen during maintenance, when tires are being inflated or removed from vehicles...
Only a visual check can ensure all moving...
Using a safety checklist can help ward off complacency with dangerous machinery WSN Forestry Special...
Support heavy machinery attachments when...
Hydraulics can fail – even in zero energy state WSN Special Forestry Hazard Bulletin: Beware...
Skidder operator has near-miss in chipper...
Always get the attention of equipment operator Hazard Alert - Skidder operator has near-miss in...
Work safely around guardrails – never reach...
Worker died from massive crush injuries Hazard Alert: Work safely around guardrails - Download and...
Combustible dust - increased risk in winter
The risk of a dust explosion increases when low humidity levels, like those seen in winter months...
1-Bromopropane solvent linked to neurological...
1-Bromopropane Hazard Alert - Download and share 1-Bromopropane (1-BP) is a solvent that is used in...
Significant near-miss involving a fiberglass...
Two roofing technicians were going on to a flat roof to perform an inspection and repair. The first...
Experienced cutter killed by freestanding tree
No one witnessed the event WSN Hazard Alert: Experienced cutter killed by freestanding tree -...
Unsecure load results in fatality
WSN Hazard Alert printable format: Unsecure Load Results in Fatality - Download and share What...
Inadequately guarded firewood processor...
What happened? An employee at a member company was operating a wood processor to convert logs into...
Combustible dust winter alert - increased risk...
The risk of a dust explosion increases when low humidity levels, like those seen in winter months...Disclaimer - Some of the Hazard Alerts in this archive were originally prepared by WSN predecessor organizations for use by industry clients. While much of the information is still valuable, users should recognize that examples, contact information and data such as legislative references may be out of date.
The Hazard Alerts are offered as free tools for companies to use in an effort to continuously improve their health and safety systems. Users of these alerts also need to ensure that they are aware of the most recent legislation, equipment and processes, as well as current practices.
Submit a Hazard Alert - WSN encourages companies to submit hazard alerts. WSN works with firms to draft a hazard alert for distribution to firms in similar industries.