November 12, 2014
The logging industry has a long history as one of the most profitable ventures possible, and also as one of the most dangerous. The daily use of chain saws and the threat of falling trees mean that loggers must be constantly on the lookout. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Loggers.
First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B
In the absence of a nearby hospital or clinic (more than 4 minutes away), a designated employee should be trained to render first aid. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.
Hearing Protection OSHA Regulation: 1910.95(k)
Employees that are exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Annually.
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.
Heat Stress
Annually
Ergonomics
Annually
Eye Safety
Annually
Hand, Wrist and Finger
Annually
Slips, Trips and Falls
Annually
Power Tools Safety
Annually
