Historical information

The Forests Commission took safety very seriously, long before it became standard practice in the bush.
The Chairman of the Commission, Alan Threader, personally chaired the safety committee
Sandy Dobbin was appointed as the first "safety officer" in the early 1970s
There were many innovations including safety boots and safety hardhats.

Physical description

Safety hardhats.
One new hat with "two trees" FCV logo.
One with hat with older style FCV sticker belonging to District Forester Col Almond (decorated with logos from the amalgamated CFL agencies).