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Yarding and Loading Handbook (PDF)
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/osha/pdf/pubs/1935.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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This handbook focuses on skyline yarding as the most common type of logging operation in Oregon, assuming steep terrain and use of a yarder tower and cable system. Basic information may also apply to other logging methods.
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Protect Yourself from Pesticides - Protejase de los Pesticidas (PDF)
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/osha/pdf/pubs/4856.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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Pesticides may be on trees, plants, and
soil; in surface water; or drifting from nearby applications. Los pesticidas pueden estar en los arboles,
plantas, tierra, agua superficial, o
dejándose llevar por aplicaciones
cercanas.
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Field Guide for Danger Tree Identification and Response (PDF)
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/osha/pdf/pubs/reserve_trees.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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This guide, provided by Oregon OSHA, was developed in conjunction with the US Forest Service.
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Training for Safe and Effective Logging Techniques (PDF)
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/pdf/pubs/1816e.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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Training tips provided by Oregon OSHA for individuals involved in logging training.
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Preventing Tree Planting Injuries (PDF)
http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/treeplanting.pdf
(WorkSafe Online - Workers' Compensation Board of BC)
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This WorkSafe BC booklet provides information on how you can prevent injuries when planting trees. Because of the physical demands of the job, tree planters in B.C. are at risk of getting injured at work. These injuries occur mostly to the muscles, tendons, nerves, and ligaments.
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WISHA Topic Page – Logging Safety
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/AtoZ/Logging/default.asp
(Washington Department of Labor and Industries)
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This WISHA site provides access to WISHA Regulation and Policy, and Resources on the topic of Logging.
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First-Year Safety Program for New Logging Employees
http://www.loggingsafety.com/first_year_safety/NwE-home.htm
(Logging and Transportation Safety)
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An outline for orienting new employees in the crucial first year with support materials for free download from www.loggingsafety.com developed by Bob Shaffer and the Forest Resource Association’s Southwide Safety Committee with funding from the National Timber Harvesting and Transportation Safety Foundation.
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Online Newsletter: Northwest Forest Worker Safety Review (PDF)
http://depts.washington.edu/pnash/forestsafety_news.php
(PNASH)
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A newsletter for a healthier and safer Northwest forestry industry. News of regulations, research, developments, and coming events compiled by the PNASH Center.
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Wood Products Ergonomics
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/osha/subjects/ergonomics.html#wood
(OR DCBS)
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Logging and Transportation Safety
http://www.loggingsafety.com/
(Logging and Transportation Safety)
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This on-line resource, sponsored by the National Timber Harvesting and Transportation Safety Foundation, provides authoritative links to resources that can help reduce forest workers' exposure to accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
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OSHA Logging eTool
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/index.html
(OSHA)
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By many measures, Logging is the most hazardous industry in the United States, particularly the activity of manual felling. This Advisor outlines the required and recommended work practices that can reduce logging hazards, and includes etools for both manual and mechnical logging operations.
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NIOSH Logging Safety Page
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/injury/traumalog.html
(NIOSH)
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The Lumber and Wood Products Industry (LWPI) ranks as one of the most hazardous. The Logging Industry, as a major component of the LWPI, evidences a greater frequency rate and severity rate for injuries than any other industrial component of the LWPI.
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OSHA Safety and Health Topic: Logging
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/logging/index.html
(OSHA)
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By many measures, logging is the most dangerous occupation in the United States. The tools and equipment used in logging, such as chain saws and logging machines pose hazards wherever they are used...
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