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Owner Operator Safety

The British Columbia Forest Safety Council has developed the Independent Owner Operator (IOO) Program. This program addresses the safety needs facing owner operators of logging companies.

  1. Training

    • Training in this program typically occurs between two and three times per month. Courses are three days in length and conducted at hotels in British Columbia.

    SAFE

    • Companies that pass the IOO training program will become Safety Accord Forestry Enterprise (SAFE)-certified. This shows clients and employees that your company has met industry safety standards.

    Resources

    • The British Columbia Forest Safety Council website offers a number of resources related to this program, including a guide on how to register as a SAFE company, training requirements for SAFE companies, FAQs for SAFE certification, a list of SAFE companies and how to maintain SAFE certification.

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