Satellite messaging is a new approach to worker safety in an industry with its share of challenges.

The forestry industry faces significant challenges when it comes to worker safety. BC auditor general John Doyle stated in January that safety in his province's forest industry compares poorly to other industries, with three times the fatality rate of other high-risk sectors. He also noted that the total cost of forest workplace injuries and deaths over the last 10 years is at least $690 million - and is likely much more.

Monitoring worker activity, especially in the case of individuals or smaller groups working alone, is always a major concern for forest licensees. A particular challenge for ...

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