Logging and Chainsaw Safety (US)

Logging is one of the most hazardous industries in the U.S. Medical costs for chainsaw injuries amount to about $350 million per year in the U.S and every year, a number of loggers are fatally injured on the job. This course addresses the hazards of logging with chainsaws and safety precautions workers need to take to reduce their risk of injury on the job.

 Identify potential injuries associated with logging

 Identify hazards related to the site, trees and equipment

 Identify precautions to be taken related to the site, trees and equipment

 Identify key aspects of planning and executing a plan for logging

 Identify key aspects of making safe cuts