The bush can be a hazardous place to work. Therefore, it is
extremely important that a company is committed to providing a
safe working environment. Celtic Reforestation’s injury statistics
are among the lowest in the industry, due mainly to our excellent
Health and Safety Program in which all workers are required to
participate. It is our goal that no employees miss work, even from
minor injuries, and to provide proper training so we can all stay
healthy and safe, and in doing so, provide our clients with top
quality product and services.
Workers receive safety training in the following areas:
- Bear aware and wild animals safety
- Off road driving
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- Wild-life tree and dangerous tree safety
- Hypothermia & heat exhaustion avoidance
- Fire procedures
- Helicopter safety
- Firearms use
- Nutrition and human energy output
- Hazardous substance handling
- Avoiding mechanical strain injuries
- Other safety training as required
As well as the initial instruction, every Celtic Reforestation
Crew conducts a Health and Safety meeting each week, and regularly practices
safety maneuvers (such as stretcher procedures). Vehicle safety is also
a priority. Drivers’ performances are monitored, and all employees
are required to wear seatbelts at all times and helmets when operating
all terrain vehicles.
In the interests of safety, Celtic provides all their crews with the
following:
- inspected, well-maintained vehicles
- proper first aid equipment
- a radio equipped Emergency Transport Vehicle
- a trained industrial first aid attendant at each job site
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