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General Requirements General Requirements for Logging Operations for Logging Operations per Federal OSHA per Federal OSHA RegulationsRegulations

Addressing any task-related Addressing any task-related safety and health hazard is safety and health hazard is the first order of business! the first order of business!

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Safe performance of assigned work tasks

• Review Section 29 Code of Federal Review Section 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)0 1910.266(d)(1)-(10)Regulations (CFR)0 1910.266(d)(1)-(10)

• Maintain all PPE in serviceable conditionMaintain all PPE in serviceable condition

• Wear adequate foot, head, eye protection Wear adequate foot, head, eye protection for the task(s)for the task(s)

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Safe performance of assigned work tasks

• Have well-stocked Have well-stocked first aid kits first aid kits availableavailable

• 4 x 4 gauze pads4 x 4 gauze pads• Two 8 x 10 gauze Two 8 x 10 gauze

padspads• Band-AidsBand-Aids• Two-inch wide Two-inch wide

gauze roller gauze roller bandage packagebandage package

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Safe performance of assigned work tasks

•Two triangular bandagesTwo triangular bandages

•Wound-cleaning agentWound-cleaning agent

•ScissorsScissors

•At least one approved At least one approved type of blankettype of blanket

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Safe performance of assigned work tasks

•TweezersTweezers

•Adhesive tapeAdhesive tape

•Latex/Nitrile glovesLatex/Nitrile gloves

•Resuscitation Resuscitation equipmentequipment

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Safe performance of assigned work tasks

•Two elastic wrapsTwo elastic wraps

•Proper splintsProper splints

•Directions for Directions for requesting requesting emergency emergency assistance via road assistance via road and airand air

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Safe performance of assigned work tasks

• Always use Always use your seat your seat belts when belts when operating operating any vehicles any vehicles or machinesor machines

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Safe performance of assigned work tasks

• Stop and move to a safe place Stop and move to a safe place when environmental conditions when environmental conditions present hazardspresent hazards

• Electrical Electrical stormsstorms

• Strong windsStrong winds• Extreme rain, Extreme rain,

snow, or coldsnow, or cold

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Safe performance of assigned work tasks

Employees must Employees must have enough have enough space and the space and the work must be work must be organized so as organized so as

to not create any to not create any hazards for hazards for other employeesother employees

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Safe performance of assigned work tasks

• The distance between any adjacent The distance between any adjacent occupied work areas must reflect the:occupied work areas must reflect the:

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• degree of slopedegree of slope• density of growthdensity of growth• tree heighttree height• soil structuresoil structure• other hazardsother hazards

Safe performance of assigned work tasks

• Maintain distance Maintain distance of two tree lengths of two tree lengths between adjacent between adjacent work areas on any work areas on any slopeslope

• Stay within visual Stay within visual or audible contact or audible contact with other with other employeesemployees

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Safe performance of assigned work tasks

• Use hand signals when distance, Use hand signals when distance, noise, restricted visibility prevents noise, restricted visibility prevents clear understanding of clear understanding of communicationscommunications

• Adhere to 29 CFR 1910.333 when Adhere to 29 CFR 1910.333 when working near any overhead working near any overhead electrical lineselectrical lines

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Safe performance of assigned work tasks

• Store, handle, and transport all Store, handle, and transport all flammable/combustible liquids in flammable/combustible liquids in accordance with Part 1910 CFR accordance with Part 1910 CFR Subpart HSubpart H

• Shut off all machines, vehicles, Shut off all machines, vehicles, and portable power tools when and portable power tools when performing refuelingperforming refueling

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Safe performance of assigned work tasks

• Flammable / Flammable / combustible combustible liquids can be liquids can be used to start a used to start a fire, provided that fire, provided that doing so does not doing so does not create a hazard create a hazard for other for other employeesemployees

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Safe performance of assigned work tasks

Explosives and blasting Explosives and blasting agents must be stored, agents must be stored, handled, and transported handled, and transported in accordance with Part in accordance with Part 1910 CFR Subpart H1910 CFR Subpart H

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Safe use, operation, and maintenance of tools

• Expect a variety Expect a variety of tools to be of tools to be used in logging used in logging operationsoperations

• Ensure proper Ensure proper maintenance and maintenance and periodic periodic inspectionsinspections

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Safe use, operation, and maintenance of tools

• General training topics include the General training topics include the following:following:• Handles and guardsHandles and guards• ControlsControls• Chain saw chains and mufflersChain saw chains and mufflers• Mushrooming of impact-driven toolsMushrooming of impact-driven tools• Cutting edgesCutting edges• All other safety devicesAll other safety devices

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Safe use and operation of chain saws

• Operate/adjust chain saws Operate/adjust chain saws in accordance with the in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructionsmanufacturer’s instructions

• Fuel chain saws at least 10 Fuel chain saws at least 10 feet from any ignition feet from any ignition sourcesource

• Start chain saws at least Start chain saws at least 10 feet from fueling area10 feet from fueling area

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Safe use and operation of chain saws

• Start the chain saw Start the chain saw on the ground; drop-on the ground; drop-starting is prohibitedstarting is prohibited

• Start the chain saw Start the chain saw with the chain with the chain engagedengaged

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Safe use and operation of chain saws

• Thumbs and fingers Thumbs and fingers of both hands should of both hands should encircle handles encircle handles during operation during operation unless it creates a unless it creates a greater hazardgreater hazard

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Safe use and operation of chain saws

• Operator should be Operator should be certain of footingcertain of footing

• Clear brush away Clear brush away from retreat path from retreat path prior to cuttingprior to cutting

• Do not use a chain Do not use a chain saw to cut directly saw to cut directly overheadoverhead

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Safe use and operation of chain saws

• Shut off chain saw Shut off chain saw or release throttle or release throttle before retreatingbefore retreating

• Shut off chain saw Shut off chain saw or engage chain or engage chain brake before brake before walking further walking further than 50 feetthan 50 feet

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Safe use and operation of machinery

• Comply with operating Comply with operating and maintenance and maintenance instructionsinstructions

• Machines shall be Machines shall be started/operated by started/operated by designated persons designated persons onlyonly

• Anchor stationary Anchor stationary logging machines and logging machines and componentscomponents

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Safe use and operation of machinery

• Do not exceed rated Do not exceed rated capacity of any capacity of any machinemachine

• Operate machinery Operate machinery within limits imposed within limits imposed by manufacturerby manufacturer

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Before starting machinery, determine Before starting machinery, determine that no employee is in its paththat no employee is in its path

Safe use and operation of machinery

• Operate machinery Operate machinery only from operator’s only from operator’s station or as station or as recommended by recommended by manufacturermanufacturer

• Operate machines a Operate machines a safe distance from safe distance from employees so as to employees so as to not create a hazardnot create a hazard

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Safe use and operation of machinery

• SeatingSeating• Seat beltsSeat belts• Other Other

equivalent equivalent protectionprotection

• No employees No employees can ride on a loadcan ride on a load

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• No employee other than the operator No employee other than the operator can ride on a mobile machine unless can ride on a mobile machine unless you provide:you provide:

Safe use and operation of machinery

• Before leaving the operator’s station of Before leaving the operator’s station of a machine:a machine:

• Apply the parking brake or brake Apply the parking brake or brake lockslocks

• Place transmission in parkPlace transmission in park• Lower blades, buckets, saws, shears Lower blades, buckets, saws, shears

to the groundto the ground

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Safe use and operation of machinery

• Before leaving the operator’s Before leaving the operator’s station of a machine:station of a machine:

• Discharge all stored energy from Discharge all stored energy from hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic machines, then employ proper machines, then employ proper lock-out, tag-out procedureslock-out, tag-out procedures

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Safe use and operation of machinery

• Do not exceed the Do not exceed the rated capacity of rated capacity of any vehicleany vehicle

• Load, secure, and Load, secure, and unload machines unload machines so as not to create so as not to create a hazard for a hazard for employeesemployees

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Transport requirements

• Operator must Operator must ensure tie downs ensure tie downs are tightare tight

• Operator must Operator must check and tighten check and tighten tie downs if tie tie downs if tie downs loosen, or downs loosen, or the load shiftsthe load shifts

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Vehicles

• Provide working Provide working clearance between clearance between transport vehicle transport vehicle and deckand deck

• Only the operator Only the operator and essential and essential personnel should personnel should be in the loading/ be in the loading/ unloading areaunloading area

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Vehicles

• Do not remain in the Do not remain in the truck’s cab during truck’s cab during any loading or any loading or unloading if logs are unloading if logs are swung over that part swung over that part of the truckof the truck

• Place and tightly Place and tightly secure logs on secure logs on transport vehicle in transport vehicle in an orderly manner to an orderly manner to prevent slippageprevent slippage

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Vehicles

• Construct stakes/chocks so that the Construct stakes/chocks so that the tripping mechanism activates on the tripping mechanism activates on the side opposite the release of the loadside opposite the release of the load

• Leave all tie downs in place until Leave all tie downs in place until unloading lines or their equivalent unloading lines or their equivalent

are in place to protect employeesare in place to protect employees

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Vehicles

• Release the tie downs from the side Release the tie downs from the side on which the unloading machine on which the unloading machine operates, except when:operates, except when:• the tie down is released by remote the tie down is released by remote

control orcontrol or• the employee making the release the employee making the release

is protected by racks, stanchions, is protected by racks, stanchions, or other appropriate protectionor other appropriate protection

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Vehicle accidents

• Understand all vehicle load Understand all vehicle load capacitiescapacities

• Clear a pathway before Clear a pathway before starting/moving any machinestarting/moving any machine

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Vehicle accidents

• Use seatbelts, fall Use seatbelts, fall protection, and protection, and rollover protectionrollover protection

• Only designated Only designated personnel can personnel can operate vehicleoperate vehicle

• Understand all Understand all stability limitations stability limitations of vehiclesof vehicles

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Vehicle accidents

• Don’t operate any machinery on Don’t operate any machinery on slopes that exceed the slopes that exceed the manufacturer’s recommendationsmanufacturer’s recommendations

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Storage requirements

• Construct and locate all log Construct and locate all log decks so that they are stable decks so that they are stable and that they provide adequate and that they provide adequate room for employees to safely room for employees to safely work w/o hazardwork w/o hazard

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Slips, trips and falls

• Reduce/remove Reduce/remove work from work from uneven, slippery uneven, slippery surfacessurfaces

• Wear proper Wear proper logging bootslogging boots

• Start chainsaws Start chainsaws on the groundon the ground

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Cuts

• Use anti-kickback Use anti-kickback devicesdevices

• Use a low or Use a low or reduced kickback reduced kickback chainchain

• Wear proper head Wear proper head and leg protectionand leg protection

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Muscular strain

• Maintain physical fitnessMaintain physical fitness• Consult with physiciansConsult with physicians

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Struck or crushed by falling trees/wood/etc.

• Assess the need for minimum work Assess the need for minimum work spacing requirementsspacing requirements

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Electrical hazards

• 29 CFR 1910.33329 CFR 1910.333

• Notify power company if tree comes Notify power company if tree comes into contact with power lineinto contact with power line

• Prevent felled trees from striking ropes, Prevent felled trees from striking ropes, cables, power linescables, power lines

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Splitting trees, tree kickback, misdirected falls

• Carefully undercut Carefully undercut and/or backcut all and/or backcut all treestrees

• Check for snow/ice Check for snow/ice accumulationsaccumulations

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Falling, flying, and swinging objects/hazards

• Wear all head, eye, Wear all head, eye, and face protectionand face protection

• Install guards on all Install guards on all tools, machines, tools, machines, forklifts, etc.forklifts, etc.

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Noise

• Wear hearing Wear hearing protectionprotection

• Monitor Monitor frequency levelfrequency level

• Schedule annual Schedule annual hearing testshearing tests

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Wood dust as a hazard

• Listed in:Listed in:

29 CFR 29 CFR 1910.1000;1910.1000;

requires an SDSrequires an SDS

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Safety and health hazards of the logging industry

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Fatigue: Heat/Cold Stress

• Plan appropriate Plan appropriate work scheduleswork schedules

• Schedule breaksSchedule breaks

• Drink plenty of Drink plenty of fresh waterfresh water

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Environmental factors

• Electrical stormsElectrical storms

• High windsHigh winds

• Heavy rain snowHeavy rain snow

• Dense fogDense fog

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Fires/explosions

• Eliminate any source Eliminate any source of ignitionof ignition

• Carry and use fire Carry and use fire extinguishersextinguishers

• Shut off enginesShut off engines

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Fires/explosions

• Use only approved fire starters for Use only approved fire starters for warming fireswarming fires

• Equip all exhaust pipes with Equip all exhaust pipes with approved spark arrestorsapproved spark arrestors

• Minimize the use of flammable/ Minimize the use of flammable/ combustible liquidscombustible liquids

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Explosives/blasting agents

• Don’t transport Don’t transport explosives/ explosives/ blasting agents in blasting agents in the driver’s the driver’s compartmentcompartment

• Store, handle, use Store, handle, use explosives/blasting explosives/blasting agents in agents in accordance with accordance with Subpart H CFRSubpart H CFR

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Mobility/comfort

• PPE should not restrict mobilityPPE should not restrict mobility• Employees should have input on Employees should have input on

PPE selectionPPE selection

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Uneven terrain

• Check vehicle/equipment Check vehicle/equipment brakes frequentlybrakes frequently

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Do not ignore any heat-related symptoms of disorders

• Heat stressHeat stress

• Heat exhaustionHeat exhaustion

• Heat crampsHeat cramps

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Same for any cold-related disorder symptoms

• Use adequate winter Use adequate winter weather gearweather gear

• Know useable Know useable weather warning weather warning systemssystems

• Maintain a good Maintain a good source of heatsource of heat

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Cold-related disorders – cont.

• Have a supply of quality energy Have a supply of quality energy beverages and food on handbeverages and food on hand

• Use a “buddy” system to keep Use a “buddy” system to keep track of all of your crewtrack of all of your crew

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Worksite procedures, practices, and requirements

• Obtain copies of Obtain copies of all employer, all employer, general, and general, and sub-contractor’s sub-contractor’s procedures and procedures and written safety written safety and work and work practicespractices

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ANY ANY QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

oror DISCUSSION?DISCUSSION?