The Jim Bassett Story

[@curtisstickler9667]

That’s amazing, my dad was a timberfaller for 42 years, he got hurt a couple times but not bad enough to be hospitalized. He also had a lot of good friends get killed for being a little careless, I always wanted to be a caller growing up but the old man wouldn’t allow me to be a faller. So now you guys knock them down and I stand them back up in smaller pieces and build homes. So glad to hear you were such a good person in the woods to your fellow workers to many people anymore look past the safety aspect of work.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Its nice to hear a story about someone doing everything right. It reminds you that safety rules are not just industry hindrances, they are a way to stay alive and well.

[@fhainsr]

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[@capt.bart.roberts4975]

I worked in The OR/operating theatre for over fifty years, when I started we had dangers all around the place, not the least of which were explosives dangers. Caused by our use of vapours of halogenated hydrocarbons, they were powerful enough to take out an entire OR suite, and killing people. I've seen film of an Aussie hospital that fucked up using cyclopropane, took out The ER as well.

[@capt.bart.roberts4975]

Then there was the day a bad delivery driver dropped a Nox cylinder on the grass neck, that sheared off. Leaving us stood in a cloud of nitrous oxide, at about -20°c, giggling like maniacs, as the clouds cleared. I spotted the cylinder embedded in the brickwork on the second floor, third to our American cousins. It was sticking into the kitchen of the ward on that floor! That was shed loads of paperwork and a Health and Safety Executive Investigation. I've never heard of another similar clusterfuck. The HSE, made us implement changes in working routine to obviate the risk.

[@capt.bart.roberts4975]

For some reason bad was morphed by predictive texting, from gas delivery. 😐

[@capt.bart.roberts4975]

Likewise, grass for brass. For some reason I can't edit comments on my Fire device.

[@johnlawler3434]

thanks jim. i am irish, being falling dangers trees for forty years. never a cut finger thank god. thanks for the story. john.

[@djkulp1]

A SUPER record to be proud of. Safety takes work ... it does not come on it's own ... you are a great worker and deserve every accolade that comes your way.

[@anti_honey]

I'm so glad that stories of successful safety are made known too. It's great that people like Jim exist.

[@StoptheLie]

Listening to your gut is a big part of wisdom. A great story about safety and the passion to enjoy being professional.

[@beetlefang]

Congrats on your retirement - you and your pretty wife have earned it. And, thanks for the testimony of safety. I really enjoy these BC occupational videos. My sons and I watch them and learn about chain saw safety. We apply that knowledge to projects and hobbies we're doing down here in Florida.

[@dmuth]

KZbin is now recommending wholesome Canadian videos to me, and I am okay with this.

[@avalon1rae]

Thank you. I got my start at age 13 and im 55 now .Frozen cottonwoods was my only accident in Carson city Nevada.

[@IRONHORSE427RACING]

Thanks so much for all you have done and congrats, I started falling when I was 16 yrs old helping out and learning from my Grandfather and Father and am now in my 50's and I know how important it is to make the trip home each day from the woods alive and upright. I can only hope to have my career end as happily as yours. Enjoy your time now with your wife and family....you have more than earned it. R.C."Charlie" Hill.

[@heresteven]

I get bosses that intimidate you for bringing up safety issues. And coworkers with no spines to back anyone up.

[@TheMattc999]

heresteven I've got bosses like that, and if it's not safe I flat out won't do it. What are they gonna do, fire me? There's other jobs, and being the only one at my company who does (or even knows how to do) what I do definitely helps.

[@douglaslyfe3494]

Top video of a top man. Made me feel strangely emotional (and I'm usually non-emotional!) Enjoy your retirement, well done on having a safe and enjoyable career.

[@danni1993]

How refreshing to see someone talk about their job, with a smile on their face. 😊

[@collegeman1988]

When watching this video, I was anticipating that something terrible happened to him on his last day of work, but fortunately, that didn't happen.

[@TheMattc999]

Okoboji yeah, the thumbnail kinda made it look like he was missing an arm.

[@germainrioux945]

Good Morning! Congratulation Jim,,, you have done good, I am also a retired faller , I had a couples close calls, the only accident that I had in 36 years of falling trees ,was going to work when the crummy truck drove off the road .I was off for 2 weeks. I really like your video and the comments, happy retirement .

[@iluvnikon]

I aspire to be this man. Saftey first boys and girls

[@delectablemountainshomeste8629]

Strong wife.

And very beautiful too. :)

[@ShannonSmith4u2]

Super awesome story. My hat's off to you, with respect, thank you.

[@leobrent7926]

I totally agree with the philosophy that nobody can make you do unsafe things that put you at risk. Once I was working with a contractor and we were redoing a roof and he wanted me to carry the old shingles in a trash pail down a ladder and I told him no because it wasn’t safe, he sent me home. Next day he called me back on the job once he had tried it himself and saw his mistake.

[@hhhaannaahhh]

Thanks for sharing such a positive story about safety!

[@robertjohntaylor2369]

Just the kind of man you need for a work mate.

[@gricka1000]

God bless you mr Jim

[@RichRich1955]

I worked as a climber and whenever I looked at a tree I only saw pruning cuts. I wonder if he now only sees how to drop trees instead of the beauty of trees and the forest.

[@Syclone0044]

Are you suggesting he can’t see the forest for the trees?

[@nightfighter7452]

Shut up, nerd

[@mr.taxpayer5289]

I love going out into the woods and logging trees, but, to do it for a job would get tiring. No injuries in 37 years, incredible.

[@thebeebuilderstefan9348]

Top man , well done Much admiration

[@bob_frazier]

Congratulations Jim. Well done.

[@hectoracevedo1994]

(bows head in respect)

[@mudlark4099]

so inspiring

[@Kimbeattie]

This is an inspiration for young workers an example of how it should be, thank you Jim

[@Florahitman]

Humble guy. Looks pretty fit to for logging so long.

[@christuttle3980]

Hi Jimmy boy,worked with Jim at Eve River Division I worked on the Grade department.Happy retirement😎

[@frankz1125]

That was an awesome tree you fell with the jacks. I watched it yesterday on episode 13. Im in Ont . and we dont get too many big trees like that here. My biggest was a 32" maple. Was leaning towards a cottage and I jacked it over with a car jack about 3 weeks ago. Would love to drop a big tree like that

[@PatrickWagz]

Good job, Jim!

[@johnlawson6203]

As an aging tree and I applaud you for the accomplishment of your safety record.

[@MisterMitchMM]

Inspiring.

[@arborist460]

I hope I'm that good one day

[@briancooper9495]

My father was a hook tender, For the better part of his career. And he always said no log or tree is worth his life. He never showed off. And always had a plan.

[@dennisthemenace57]

Respect

[@putfilesnfriend1]

this is beautiful

[@MistaCreepz]

This man is the embodiment of the saying "If you love what you do you never work a day in your life".

[@wildsurviver8714]

Nice Job!

[@JS-oy6nn]

That man has to be on TRT therapy??? I mean that fellow has some guns 💪🏼 on him!!! Wonder if I can get on that? I’ve heard it makes a HUGE difference in how you feel day to day

[@00bean00]

I wish we heard his safety rules

[@gharin87]

what a role model.

[@mattc1026]

I often cringe when I see them cutting down an enormous tree. A mountain covered in trees is the most beautiful site to behold and I can't help but to think all the life that tree supported throughout its life. But I also understand that the wood will be put to good use.

[@rmac5176]

Very sad story......I appreciate this being shared. I use it often for my Entry Permit Confined Space training. Every time I watch it......it breaks my heart. Employees need to be training on proper procedures for all tasks. It is easy to point blame and point out what could have been done to prevent this tragedy; but pointing fingers doesn't bring anyone back.

[@capt.bart.roberts4975]

It's always about planning the risk out of a job. Like medicine and piloting.

[@Sparaco487]

Is this still a career worth getting into in this day?i dont want to here its dangerous and so on.i already fell for firewood..im talking every day paycheck

[@crunchyapples596]

Good story

[@thewelfairshop4164]

Hey Jim basset do you know Hector leo Crisp was my grandfather died in 1969 from a widow maker.

[@timhofstetter5654]

Eight people actually downvoted this video? Downvoted?

[@martinpettersson4828]

Badass!

[@adelarsen9776]

Safety is every bodies responsibility. If it doesn't look right or feel right then speak up. Accidents don't happen by accident.

[@andrewmantle7627]

RIP Jed Walters.

[@pvtimberfaller]

I always cut by myself, often miles away from the rest of the crew.

[@l337pwnage]

Not bad, but *never* let anyone decide what "rights" you have.

[@thejackel1844]

That last tree felled looked to be 100 percent cull ..

[@dougberry1011]

Cedar slabs are still worth a lot of money.

[@meaghanorlinski8464]

Its kinda sad that killing an ancient old growth tree is considered a "rush."

[@darkswarm13]

bro loggers are bad asses

[@michaelpcooksey5096]

Jim ..Would be great to hear those safety policies you used that are not in the safety courses ... obviously they worked

[@johnb8184]

The only thing Jim ever did wrong, was use a Husqvarna... 😂

[@johncamp7679]

Stop work authority You can just get out of the truck on your first day and you have that authority. It’s your responsibility to say something

[@vicentharke5488]

winners always receive gold metals

[@naui_diver9290]

He was good, eh?

[@Jackson-pu7gd]

I dont think i would feel good cutting down trees that have been around for hundreds of years and supported all kinds of life. I get that it needs to be done. I hope they replanted new trees for all the ones they cut down.

[@sophierobinson2738]

I hate seeing trees cut.

[@tnbrfller]

You must hate your own home.

[@staytuned4359]

Climate change

[@Nicholas-f5]

Killing trees is a sickness.

[@suburbia8831]

No respect he killed wide life 4 a livening & killing Mother Nature. Yes I am a tree 🌲 hugger

[@lassila3]

So what do you think is the most environmental friendly way to build a house? Do you honestly think that trees dont rot?

[@josephmunday882]

This person doesn't live in a house or a country that buys wood to build houses. @@lassila3

[@fassay]

@@josephmunday882 Not when you live in a glass house. 😆

[@dougberry1011]

Another millennial riding on a wooden skateboard. Get a life.

[@richardward9582]

I hate to see those huge trees get chopped down .