Logging & Chainsaw Safety
Logging has consistently been one of the most hazardous industries in the United States. Medical costs for chainsaw injuries amount to about $350 million per year in the U.S. And in 2006, 95 loggers were fatally injured. Obviously there is a need for safety training in this area. This training may be some of the first training you’ve received on logging. Or it may be a refresher. Chances are, you are already familiar chainsaws and other logging equipment. If not, it’s likely that you will receive additional training and be paired with experienced loggers while you master these skills. In the meantime, this course should give you a good start. Now let’s take a look at what you can expect to learn from this course.



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Course Outline
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1. Introduction
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2. Potential Injuries and Protective Standard
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3. Site Hazards
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4. Tree and Equipment Hazards
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5. Precautions
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6. Planning and Safely Logging
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7. Conclusion
Learning Objectives
- Potential injuries associated with logging.
- Hazards related to the site, trees and equipment.
- Precautions to around the site, trees and equipment.
- Key aspects of planning and executing a plan for logging.
- Key aspects of making safe cuts.
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