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.
OSHA Required Training
First Aid
OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B
When OSHA Requires First Aid Training:
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.
Training Frequency
Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.
Downloadable First Aid Training Resources (free):
Basic First Aid Powerpoint
First Aid Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Hearing Protection
OSHA Regulation: 1910.95(k)
When OSHA Requires Hearing Protection Training:
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.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable Hearing Protection Training Resources (free):
Hearing Protection Powerpoint
Hearing Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment
OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
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.
Downloadable Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Resources (free):
Personal Protective Equipment Powerpoint
Personal Protective Equipment Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Industry Best-Practice Training
(Not required by OSHA)
Heat Stress
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Heat Stress Training Resources (free):
Heat Illness Prevention Powerpoint
Heat Stress Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Ergonomics
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Ergonomics Training Resources (free):
Ergonomics Powerpoint
Ergonomics Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Eye Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Eye Safety Training Resources (free):
Eye Safety Powerpoint
Eye Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Hand, Wrist and Finger
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Hand, Wrist and Finger Training Resources (free):
Hand, Wrist and Finger Powerpoint
Hand Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Slips, Trips and Falls
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Slips, Trips and Falls Training Resources (free):
Slips, Trips and Falls Powerpoint
Slips, Trips and Falls Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Power Tools Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Power Tools Safety Training Resources (free):