Manual Operations

Loggers who manually fell trees with chain saws are exposed to the greatest logging risks?

Which of the following PPE must be used when hazards make it necessary?

Chainsaw accidents occur mostly on the ______________.

OSHA requires a chain catcher to prevent a broken or dislodged chain from striking the logger.

Before starting the saw…

Felling means to cut the tree in such a way that it falls in the desired direction and results in the least damage to the tree.

To safely fell any one tree, you must

Limbing and Bucking must be done on the _______ side of each tree or log, where rolling or sliding of logs may be expected.

Prior to limbing, loggers should evaluate which of the potential hazards?

No log shall be moved until each employee is in the clear.

Only the machine operator and other essential personnel are allowed in the loading area.

All employees, including supervisors, must be certified as trained in first aid and CPR. The minimum content of the training is specified in Appendix B of the Logging Standard.

First Aid kits are required at each work site where trees are being cut, at each active landing, and on each employee transport vehicle.