Logging Publications

Field Guide for Danger Tree Identification and Response

This guide for logging was developed in conjunction with the US Forest Service

reserve_trees guidebook

Forest Activites Reference Card

This card outlines the responsibilities and duties of a safety and health management program. The card lists the responsibilities of management; training requirements; supervisory responsibilities; employee involvement; hazard identification and control; accident investigation and annual program evaluation.

2967 card

Machines used in Forest Activities

The Associated Oregon Loggers and Oregon OSHA have provided this handout to summarize important Division 7, Subdivision H, requirements for protective structures on all cab-designed machines used in forest activities, and includes effective dates.

4932 reference

Permit Application - Radio-Tone-Controlled Devices

The brief application for a permit to operate a radio-tone device of whistle or carriage function.

1069 card

Tarjeta de Consulta de Actividades Forestales

Esta tarjeta resume las responsabilidades y los deberes de un programa de administración de seguridad e higiene.

Forest Activities Pocket Reference Card
Covers the key elements of an effective safety and health management program.

2967s card

Training for Safe and Effective Logging Techniques

Training for Safe and Effective Logging Techniques

1816e guidebook

Yarding and Loading Handbook

The material in the handbook is intended to reinforce safe practices in a hazardous work environment, based on Oregon OSHA Division 7 Forest Activities safety and health standards, and generations of practical experience in Oregon logging. The main intent is to provide loggers with a readable, easy-to-use resource. (on-line only)

1935 guidebook|web only

Yarding Logging Safety- Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation

This booklet focuses on safety hazards and injury prevention in Oregon logging operations by examining 18 fatalities associated with rigging, landing, maintenance, skidding machinery, helicopter logging and transportation. The prevention recommendations listed in this booklet are based on elements of an "Effective Logging Safety and Health Management Plan" and related safety rules. (web only)

yarding10 guidebook

04/02/13 Hazard alert: Hazard of chain shot in logging

08/07/12 Hazard Alert: Crowding the rigging