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General Requirements for
Logging Operations per
Federal OSHA Regulations
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Addressing any task-related
safety and health hazard is the
first order of business!
8a
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
• Review Section 29 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR)0 1910.266(d)(1)-(10)
• Maintain all PPE in serviceable condition
• Wear adequate foot, head, eye protection
for the task(s)
1a
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
• Have well-stocked
first aid kits
available
• 4 x 4 gauze pads
• Two 8 x 10 gauze
pads
• Band-Aids
• Two-inch wide
gauze roller
bandage package
1b
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
• Two triangular bandages
• Wound-cleaning agent
• Scissors
• At least one approved
type of blanket
1c
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
• Tweezers
• Adhesive tape
• Latex/Nitrile
gloves
• Resuscitation
equipment
1d
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
• Two elastic
wraps
• Proper splints
• Directions for
requesting
emergency
assistance via
road and air
1e
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
• Always use
your seat
belts when
operating
any vehicles
or machines
1f
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
• Stop and move to a safe place
when environmental conditions
present hazards
• Electrical
storms
• Strong winds
• Extreme rain,
snow, or cold
1g
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
Employees must
have enough
space and the
work must be
organized so as
to not create any
hazards for other
employees
1h
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
• The distance between any adjacent
occupied work areas must reflect the:
• degree of slope
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density of growth
tree height
soil structure
other hazards
1i
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
• Maintain distance
of two tree lengths
between adjacent
work areas on any
slope
• Stay within visual
or audible contact
with other
employees
1j
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
• Use hand signals when distance,
noise, restricted visibility prevents
clear understanding of
communications
• Adhere to 29 CFR 1910.333 when
working near any overhead
electrical lines
1k
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
• Store, handle, and transport all
flammable/combustible liquids in
accordance with Part 1910 CFR
Subpart H
• Shut off all machines, vehicles,
and portable power tools when
performing refueling
1l
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
• Flammable /
combustible
liquids can be
used to start a
fire, provided that
doing so does not
create a hazard
for other
employees
1m
Safe performance of assigned
work tasks
Explosives and blasting
agents must be stored,
handled, and transported
in accordance with Part
1910 CFR Subpart H
1n
Safe use, operation, and
maintenance of tools
• Expect a variety
of tools to be
used in logging
operations
• Ensure proper
maintenance and
periodic
inspections
2a
Safe use, operation, and
maintenance of tools
• General training topics include the
following:
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Handles and guards
Controls
Chain saw chains and mufflers
Mushrooming of impact-driven tools
Cutting edges
All other safety devices
2b
Safe use and operation of
chain saws
• Operate/adjust chain saws
in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions
• Fuel chain saws at least 10
feet from any ignition
source
• Start chain saws at least
10 feet from fueling area
3a
Safe use and operation of
chain saws
• Start the chain saw
on the ground; dropstarting is prohibited
• Start the chain saw
with the chain
engaged
3b
Safe use and operation of
chain saws
• Thumbs and fingers
of both hands
should encircle
handles during
operation unless it
creates a greater
hazard
3c
Safe use and operation of
chain saws
• Operator should be
certain of footing
• Clear brush away
from retreat path
prior to cutting
• Do not use a chain
saw to cut directly
overhead
3d
Safe use and operation of
chain saws
• Shut off chain
saw or release
throttle before
retreating
• Shut off chain
saw or engage
chain brake
before walking
further than 50
feet
3e
Safe use and operation of
machinery
• Comply with operating
and maintenance
instructions
• Machines shall be
started/operated by
designated persons
only
• Anchor stationary
logging machines and
components
4a
Safe use and operation of
machinery
• Do not exceed rated
capacity of any
machine
• Operate machinery
within limits imposed
by manufacturer
Before starting machinery, determine
that no employee is in its path
4b
Safe use and operation of
machinery
• Operate machinery
only from operator’s
station or as
recommended by
manufacturer
• Operate machines a
safe distance from
employees so as to
not create a hazard
4c
Safe use and operation of
machinery
• No employee other than the operator
can ride on a mobile machine unless
you provide:
• Seating
• Seat belts
• Other equivalent
protection
• No employees
can ride on a load
4d
Safe use and operation of
machinery
• Before leaving the operator’s station of
a machine:
• Apply the parking brake or brake
locks
• Place transmission in park
• Lower blades, buckets, saws, shears
to the ground
4e
Safe use and operation of
machinery
• Before leaving the operator’s
station of a machine:
• Discharge all stored energy from
hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic
machines, then employ proper
lock-out, tag-out procedures
4f
Safe use and operation of
machinery
• Do not exceed the
rated capacity of
any vehicle
• Load, secure, and
unload machines
so as not to create
a hazard for
employees
4g
Transport requirements
• Operator must
ensure tie downs
are tight
• Operator must
check and tighten
tie downs if tie
downs loosen, or
the load shifts
6a
Vehicles
• Provide working
clearance between
transport vehicle
and deck
• Only the operator
and essential
personnel should
be in the loading/
unloading area
5a
Vehicles
• Do not remain in the
truck’s cab during
any loading or
unloading if logs are
swung over that part
of the truck
• Place and tightly
secure logs on
transport vehicle in
an orderly manner
to prevent slippage
5b
Vehicles
• Construct stakes/chocks so that the
tripping mechanism activates on the
side opposite the release of the load
• Leave all tie downs in place until
unloading lines or their equivalent
are in place to protect employees
5c
Vehicles
• Release the tie downs from the side
on which the unloading machine
operates, except when:
• the tie down is released by
remote control or
• the employee making the release
is protected by racks, stanchions,
or other appropriate protection
5d
Vehicle accidents
• Understand all vehicle load
capacities
• Clear a pathway before
starting/moving any machine
8c
Vehicle accidents
• Use seatbelts, fall
protection, and
rollover protection
• Only designated
personnel can
operate vehicle
• Understand all
stability limitations
of vehicles
8b
Vehicle accidents
• Don’t operate any machinery on
slopes that exceed the
manufacturer’s recommendations
8d
Storage requirements
• Construct and locate all log
decks so that they are stable
and that they provide adequate
room for employees to safely
work w/o hazard
7a
Slips, trips and falls
• Reduce/remove
work from
uneven, slippery
surfaces
• Wear proper
logging boots
• Start chainsaws
on the ground
8e
Cuts
• Use anti-kickback
devices
• Use a low or
reduced kickback
chain
• Wear proper head
and leg protection
8f
Muscular strain
• Maintain physical fitness
• Consult with physicians
8g
Struck or crushed by falling
trees/wood/etc.
• Assess the need for minimum work
spacing requirements
8h
Electrical hazards
• 29 CFR 1910.333
• Notify power company if tree comes
into contact with power line
• Prevent felled trees from striking
ropes, cables, power lines
8i
Splitting trees, tree kickback,
misdirected falls
• Carefully undercut
and/or backcut all
trees
• Check for snow/ice
accumulations
8j
Falling, flying, and swinging
objects/hazards
• Wear all head, eye,
and face protection
• Install guards on all
tools, machines,
forklifts, etc.
8k
Noise
• Wear hearing
protection
• Monitor
frequency level
• Schedule annual
hearing tests
8l
Wood dust as a hazard
• Listed in:
29 CFR
1910.1000;
requires an
SDS
8m
Safety and health
hazards of the logging
industry
9a
Fatigue: Heat/Cold Stress
• Plan appropriate
work schedules
• Schedule breaks
• Drink plenty of
fresh water
9b
Environmental factors
• Electrical storms
• High winds
• Heavy rain snow
• Dense fog
9c
Fires/explosions
• Eliminate any source
of ignition
• Carry and use fire
extinguishers
• Shut off engines
9d
Fires/explosions
• Use only approved fire starters
for warming fires
• Equip all exhaust pipes with
approved spark arrestors
• Minimize the use of flammable/
combustible liquids
9e
Explosives/blasting agents
• Don’t transport
explosives/
blasting agents in
the driver’s
compartment
• Store, handle, use
explosives/blasting
agents in
accordance with
Subpart H CFR
9f
Mobility/comfort
• PPE should not restrict mobility
• Employees should have input on
PPE selection
9g
Uneven terrain
• Check vehicle/equipment
brakes frequently
9h
Do not ignore any heat-related
symptoms of disorders
• Heat stress
• Heat exhaustion
• Heat cramps
9i
Same for any cold-related
disorder symptoms
• Use adequate winter
weather gear
• Know useable
weather warning
systems
• Maintain a good
source of heat
9j
Cold-related disorders
– cont.
• Have a supply of quality energy
beverages and food on hand
• Use a “buddy” system to keep
track of all of your crew
9k
Worksite procedures,
practices, and requirements
• Obtain copies of
all employer,
general, and
sub-contractor’s
procedures and
written safety
and work
practices
10a
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