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Logging eTool: Slide Presentation Logging eTool Homepage Manual and Mechanical Operations Logging Overview OSHA Standards OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.266 This standard applies to: Unit 1 Introduction Unit 2 Manual Operations Unit 3 Mechanical Operations Developing a Site Safety and Health Plan Topics to be included in your Site Safety and Health Plan Developing a Tree Harvesting Plan What are the general safe practice requirements? What precautions must be taken when "danger trees" are in the felling area? An Example of Unstable Wind Blown Danger Trees Logger Required Training and Qualifications for Loggers Who is required to be trained and when? What must be included in the required training? Is on-the-job training and refresher training also required? Are training records required? Personal Protective Equipment Highlights of PPE Requirements Chain Saw Injury Locations Head Protection Hearing Protection Eye/Face Protection Leg Protection Foot Protection Hand Protection Chain Saw Parts of a Chain Saw Safe Operation of a Chain Saw OSHA Requirements - Before Starting the Saw OSHA Requirements - While Running the Saw Personal Equipment Checklist Chain Saw Checklist -- 29 CFR 1910.266(e)(1)(ii) Required Work Practices -- 29 CFR 1910.266(e)(2) Other Hand Tools and Equipment How are tools required to be used, maintained and transported in logging? Example of logging tool in good condition Felling Trees To safely fell any one tree, you must: Considerations Prior to Felling Checklist Example of fallen logger Logging Hazards Logging Hazards (continued) Logging Hazards (continued) Identifying the Appropriate Felling Direction Identifying the Appropriate Felling Direction (continued) Retreat Path In this diagram, which red arrow marks the best retreat path? Direction of Safe Retreat Felling Hinge Making the Cuts Highlights of Manual Felling Techniques The Top Cut A Common Incorrect Cut The Bottom or Undercut A Common Incorrect Cut The Back Cut A Common Incorrect Kinds of Notches Explanations of Logging Dangers Explanations of Logging Dangers (continued) Special Techniques for Felling Difficult Trees The following are unacceptable practices: Wedging Trees with Back Lean Wedging Trees with Back Lean (continued) Trees that side scar easily Felling Larger Trees with slight lean or with heavy tops Heavy Leaners (the boring technique) Trees leaning the wrong way Limbing and Bucking Highlights of Limbing and Bucking Requirements Top Bind Bottom Bind Spring Poles Limb Lock Top Lock Tongue and Groove Example of Tongue and Groove

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