WorkeSafeBC has produced a series of 6 videos that help mitigate the safety risks associated with felling and bucking.
The videos are as follows:
The videos are as follows:
- 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.