On November 5, 2024, WPAC’s Safety Committee hosted the Summit with the BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC), WorkSafeBC and media partner Canadian Biomass. Over 20 wood pellet producers, operators, and regulators across Canada met in Prince George, BC, to discuss current safety initiatives and trends creating a safer foundation for our industry.

The group heard from the WPAC Safety Committee on current and future projects including a session on the drum dryer initiative. WorkSafeBC gave an update on trending safety initiatives in British Columbia. Participants dove deeper into process safety management (PSM), a safety initiative the industry has committed to adopting and integrating over the next five to seven years. The group learned about the proposed new WorkSafeBC Combustible Regulation in British Columbia and participated in a session on mental health in the workplace.