LOGGING INDUSTRY SAFETY
An overview of personal protective equipment
requirements associated with logging
operations. This presentation is a product of
Washington State Department of Labor and
Industries
OSHA's Logging e-Tool
Provides expert assistance for businesses and workers seeking to
comply with OSHA's logging standard. Logging procedures are
examined, OSHA regulations explained, and links are provided to the
specific sections of the standard. This is also available as a
downloadable file.
LOGGING SAFETY RESEARCH
Mechanical Timber Harvesting Reduces Workers' Comp Injury Claims in WV
Preventing Injuries and Deaths of Loggers
EDUCATION & TRAINING MATERIALS
Manual Felling and Chainsaw Operation
Chainsaw Safety (PowerPoint Program)
An overview of chainsaw safety and injury prevention. This presentation is a product of Washington State
Department of Labor and Industries
Basic Tree Felling (PowerPoint Program)
This presentation is intended to make you aware of improper cutting techniques. The presentation does not take
into consideration diseased trees, leaning trees or other felling hazards. This presentation is a product of
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Chainsaw Safety Manual (STIHL)
This manual contains the safety precautions and recommended cutting techniques outlined in STIHL instruction
manuals for gasoline-powered chainsaws. It is additionally available in a
Spanish language version.
Chain Saw Safety, Operation & Maintenance - STIHL (Online Video)
This online video is produced and hosted by STIHL and includes over an hour of information on how to properly
use and care for your chain saw. Please be patient as the video takes a little time to load. The information shown
in the video is very important and should be viewed in its entirety. The video is also available for purchase in DVD
format through STIHL for a nominal charge by calling 1-800-732-0054 (both English and Spanish language is
available)
LOGGING INDUSTRY
INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
Real life stories have an impact! You are encouraged to use these
incident investigations as training tools to educate employees about
hazards and to generate discussion.
FATALITIES
INJURIES AND NEAR MISSES
INCIDENT INVESTIGATION VIDEOS
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