Logging videos – safety videos for falling and bucking

Friday 13 Apr 2012

WorkeSafeBC has produced a series of 6 videos that help mitigate the safety risks associated with felling and bucking. For those out in the bush on this side of the world, you may well find them useful.

The videos produced are;

• Mechanical Harvesting – The key safety areas are identified in the five phases of mechanical harvesting (worksite planning, safe work procedures, winter logging, guarding systems and machine servicing). (19 min)

• Logging Safety Awareness – The day to day elements of on-the-job safety are supplied. The three main safety areas included are safe work procedures, communications and emergencies. (11 min)

• Chainsaw Safety – Sawmills (part 1) – The fundamentals of safe chainsaw operations in sawmills is included. Examples are saw selection, personal protective equipment, saw maintenance, saw operation and cutting hazards. (12 min)

• Chainsaw Safety – Sawmills (part 2) – This video is a continuation of part 1 mentioned above. (8 min)

• Safe Chainsaw Handling – This video focuses on the correct maintenance procedures of the major components, such as mounting the guide bar and chain, filing the chain and transporting the chain.

• Safe Use of Chainsaws – This video is aimed at new chainsaw operators and focuses on maintenance, falling and bucking techniques, and safe use of equipment.

To check out the videos click here

Source: Logging-on


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