Slides initiated by road construction can be very serious and while there have been no fatalities to date, these events have considerable human, environmental and operational costs. Despite the efforts of different individuals and organizations, construction initiated landslides have been a persistent issue on the coast.
The Construction Initiated Slides Working Group (CISWG) was formed in late 2014 with the goal of eliminating slides initiated by road construction. The CISWG is a sub working group of the Coastal Harvesting Advisory Group (CHAG), the CISWG brings industry, government and practitioners into one united group focused on eliminating construction initiated slides.
The group plans to develop initiatives and support actions that improve the safety performance and health of workers involved in resource road construction activities. By applying their leadership, expertise and influence the CISWG will aid in the execution of initiatives and make recommendations that drive practical solutions and support the development of industry best practices.
The group will focus on:
The outcomes will be shared across the industry to create a more uniformed application of road construction methods and standards.
Road construction initiated slides awareness presentations have been developed to raise awareness and aid in the elimination of construction initiated slides.
For road construction personnel, workers and supervisors:
For professionals involved in road construction activities (planning, design, supervision, deactivation/reactivation):
If you have information to share, would like to learn more about this group or join the group to help influence positive change, please contact the BC Forest Safety Council toll free 1-877-741-1060 or email dustin.meierhofer@bcforestsafe.org.
