IN THE NEWS Whistleblowers Can Make Life Better By Micah Chua   Sometimes some steps are too hard to take to the point of putting the lives and safety of the people involve in great jeopardy.  As an individual it is definitely important to keep a watchful eye not just for your self but for the welfare of others as well. It isn't really easy to simply think of yourself at all times especially when you know that there are things that you could have done to change the misfortunes of others.    The Ohio personal injury lawyer or the Ohio lawyers from a personal injury law firm have handled cases of whistleblowers that have nothing in mind but to put things in its proper perspective. It really isn't easy to continue living normally when you know that there is something wrong with the system and though it is quite a risky task to be a whistle blower, the fact that one has made a difference on one's life can be enough to ease all the inconveniences away.    There are important things that should be considered when planning to become a whistleblower. - Make sure that what you'll reveal is totally free of malice or any hidden intentions. - Make sure that there are enough bases for your revelation. - Make sure to disclose things only to the right or authorized persons.  The consequence attached to the idea of becoming a whistleblower isn't really that easy. There are risks involved and there may be lots of uncertainties awaiting a person. But for sure, once the whole process is over and you have justified your acts, you'll have better reasons to continue and manage a smile in the days to come. British Columbia wildfires prompt oh&s concerns VANCOUVER -Forest fires burning across British Columbia have sparked workplace concerns as employers grapple with the occupational and economic impact of the natural disasters.  Dave Lefebvre, a spokesman for Canfor Corporation, a major forestry employer in Vancouver, tells COHSN that about 550 Canfor contractors and employees of all stripes - harvesters, log haulers and silviculture workers among them - were pulled off the job for several days as a result of severe wildfires. About 300 workers in the Houston and Vanderhoof areas of the province were expected to return to work on August 25, while 250 workers in the Prince George to Mackenzie areas (about two hours apart) were expected back on August 30, he says. The majority are contract employees.  Besides economic issues, the wildfires are also prompting workplace health and safety concerns, says MaryAnne Arcand, executive director of member services with the Central Interior Logging Association (CILA) in Prince George. "The smoke has been so intense," she says. "The smoke has been drifting far enough east that Edmonton and Calgary even had smoke advisories and we've just been buried in the stuff. There was nowhere to go, nowhere to get away from it," Arcand says, that adding that some of the association's members have suffered from headaches, respiratory issues, sore throats and stomachaches.   Arcand says that there have been cases of loggers who could not see machinery up ahead due to the poor visibility, and even a couple of contractors who have "had a machine burn up in the fire."The majority of the association's members have not worked for about a month since a major fire on July 28, Arcand reports, adding that two contracting companies - and 20 people - will likely be out of business as a result. Officials from the provincial Ministry of Forests and Range have suggested voluntary shutdowns or going to night hauling to take advantage of cooler temperatures, she says.