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Suggested safety training
materials: (All are available through www.loggingsafety.com )
(1) FRA’s Timber Harvesting Safety Manual (THSM) # 01-A-9
http://www.loggingsafety.com/thsm.htm
(2) LCO # 7: “Training – Logging Safety Practices and First Aid”
http://www.loggingsafety.com/lco/lco7.htm
(3) LCO # 18: “Personal Protective Equipment” (PPE)
http://www.loggingsafety.com/lco/lco18.htm
(4) LCO # 22: “New Logging Employee Orientation and Training”
http://www.loggingsafety.com/lco/lco22.htm
(5) LCO # 33: “Mounting and Dismounting Mobile Logging Equipment”
http://www.loggingsafety.com/lco/lco33.htm
(6) TR # 03-R-39 “Logging Injuries on Mechanized Operations”
http://www.loggingsafety.com/techrelease/03-r-39.htm
(7) LCO # 14: “Manual Timber Felling Hazard Recognition”
http://www.loggingsafety.com/lco/lco14.htm
(8) LCO # 15: “Woods Equipment Fire Prevention”
http://www.loggingsafety.com/lco/lco15.htm
(9) LCO # 28: “Zero Energy State”
http://www.loggingsafety.com/lco/lco28.htm
(10) LCO # 4: “Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Overview”
http://www.loggingsafety.com/lco/lco4.htm
Discuss, observe, and demonstrate (where appropriate) the following
topics:
1. Discuss and demonstrate proper use of Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE), [see THSM Section II
and LCO # 18 ] including:
a. Hard hat – should not be
worn backwards!
b. Eye protection – should not impair peripheral vision
c. Hearing protection – proper fit is important.
d. Footwear – steel-toe boots are preferred
e. Gloves – choose proper glove for the hazard involved.
f. Chainsaw chaps – must fit properly
g. Proper clothing – no jewelry or baggy pants!
2. General Rules of Logging
Safety [see THSM Section I;
LCO # 7;
LCO # 22; LCO # 4],
including:
a. The employer has a
responsibility to provide a safe workplace
b. The employer has a responsibility to enforce safe working practices
c. The employee has a responsibility to adhere to all the employer’s
safety policies and practices as a condition of employment.
d. Mandatory safety training is required by law and will be provided.
e. Know the location and proper use of all safety, emergency care, and
fire suppression equipment located at the jobsite
f. Report any injury immediately to supervisor
g. Keep equipment clean and properly maintained, with safety guards in
place and functioning.
h. Promptly report any hazardous work practices or unsafe conditions to
supervisor.
i. Report to work in good physical and mental shape to do your job
safely.
j. Be aware of overhead hazards (power lines, “hung-up” limbs, dead
tops, “danger trees”, large birds, etc.)
k. Work outside the “Strike Zone” (two tree-length rule)
l. Constantly be aware of activities and safety around the landing area.
m. Use seat belts in all mobile equipment.
n. Only a trained operator may operate logging equipment – never carry
“riders”.
o. Use the proper tools and jacks when working on equipment.
p. Be aware of the dangers of “blood borne pathogens”.
3. Discuss logging
accidents and injuries [see TR
03-R-39]:
a. First-year employees
incur nearly one-half of all logging injuries
b. Most logging injuries result from being “struck by” a tree, log or
limb.
c. Injuries during machine maintenance or repair are common
d. Operating a chainsaw continues to be the most dangerous job
e. Injuries occur about equally in the woods and on the log deck
f. Equipment operators are often injured when mounting or dismounting
their machine.
4. Discuss, observe, and
demonstrate Safety Guidelines for Chainsaw Operations [see
THSM Section IV and
LCO # 14] including:
a. Starting the chainsaw
b. Carrying the chainsaw
c. Chain brake/kickback
d. Refueling/sharpening the chainsaw
e. Felling a tree
f. Lodged “danger” tree
g. Delimbing a tree
h. Bucking a tree
i. Properly holding a chainsaw with thumb locked around handle to
minimize chance of kickback
5. Discuss, observe and
demonstrate general safety guidelines for woods equipment
operations [see THSM Section V–Part A;
LCO # 15; and
LCO # 28], including:
a. Use appropriate PPE when
exposure to injury exists, such as when the operator leaves the machine
for any activity on the ground.
b. Only a trained operator on the machine -- NO RIDERS!
c. Maintain all protective guarding, screens, shields, danger warnings,
fire suppression systems, etc.
d. Read and refer to Operator’s Manual
e. Use seat belts at all times
f. Keep a fully-stocked first aid kit on each machine
g. Keep fully-charged fire extinguisher on each machine and understand
how to properly use it.
h. Regularly perform preventative maintenance on each machine, according
to manufacturer’s guidelines.
i. Keep each machine clean and free of oil, grease, mud and trash.
j. Inspect key components (hydraulic hoses; fuel; engine oil; tires;
brakes; etc.) on each machine before beginning operations.
k. Before starting a machine, check to see that other workers are a safe
distance away.
l. When shutting down a machine, make sure all attachments (blade; boom;
grapple; felling head, etc.) are left in “zero energy state”.
m. Fuel the machine in a safe location, away from any source of possible
ignition, with the engine turned off.
6. Demonstrate proper
mounting and dismounting of on-site logging equipment and trucks [see
LCO # 33] including:
a. Use appropriate steps and
handrails
b. Use the “3-point” method
c. Keep steps and handrails clean
7. Provide hands-on,
on-the-job training in the new employee’s specific job function [may
be provided by a supervisor or experienced crew member]:
a. Deckhand / Sawhand
[reference THSM Section IV;
“Tree Felling” section of OSHA Logging Advisor]
b. Skidder / Forwarder Operator [reference
THSM Section V–Part B; FRA
Safety Brochure 95-A-10 “Skidder Safety”; and the Skidder/Forwarder
Operator’s Manual]
c. Felling Machine Operator [reference
THSM Section V–Part C; FRA
Safety Brochure 95-A-8 “Feller-Buncher Safe Operation”; and Felling
Machine Operator’s Manual]
d. Loader Operator [reference THSM
Section V–Part E; FRA Safety Brochure 94-A-6 “Hydraulic
Knuckleboom Loader Safe Operation”; and Loader Operator’s Manual]
e. Truck Driver [reference THSM
Section VII; FRA Safety Pamphlet “Quick-Check Off the Deck”;
appropriate state and federal DOT regulations; and Log Truck Operator’s
Manual]
8. Assign an experienced
co-worker to monitor closely the activities of the new employee for a
period of time until he or she can clearly and consistently demonstrate
the ability to perform his or her job safely.
9. Document the “first
day” safety training by having the new employee sign and date a statement
confirming that the training was provided. Attach a copy of the training
program describing the specific topics covered, and retain it in the
employee’s personnel file.
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