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.

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.