Strengthening Safety Culture: Wood Pellet Association of Canada Safety Committee 2026-2028 Work Plan

By Fahimeh Yazdan Panah, Ph.D.
The Wood Pellet Association of Canada
February 24, 2026
Category: Health & Safety
Region: Canada

The Wood Pellet Association of Canada’s (WPAC) Safety Committee has released its 2026–2028 Work Plan to strengthen safety culture across the wood pellet sector. The plan builds on over a decade of industry safety efforts and includes initiatives to be completed in 2026, such as finalizing a Rotary Drum Dryer safety report and issuing new winter trucking safety procedures. WPAC will hold its 2026 Safety Summit in Prince George, BC, June 9–10, featuring sessions on psychological well-being and ergonomic injury prevention. Other planned activities include a national webinar on safe pellet handling and storage. Ongoing work focuses on Process Safety Management (PSM) to tackle combustible wood dust risks, with a dedicated technical lead and coordinated risk assessments. WPAC also continues its Safety Hero recognition program for employees who promote workplace health and safety. The Committee welcomes new members and shares resources online.

Read More