Title: Evaluate the safety requirements and standards for forest industry employees.
Course: Forestry Management, Advanced (18502-II) > Section: Processing Timber Products and Grading Lumber

Evaluation should include

- OSHA standards for logging and forestry
- Regulations Declaring Hazardous Occupations ̶ 16VAC15-30-50. Logging and sawmilling occupations
- that all occupations in logging and all occupations in the operation of any sawmill, lath mill, shingle mill, or cooperage-stock mill are prohibited for minors under the age of 18 per Statutory Authority § 40.1-100 of the Code of Virginia
- required PPE
- obtaining and maintaining required certifications prior to applying chemicals and/or pesticides
- adhering to all safety procedures and protocols when using chemicals, operating equipment, and using other supplies in the laboratory and in the field
- composite risk management.

Teacher Resources:

- 1910.266-Logging operations, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor
- Chapter 30. Virginia Rules and Regulations Declaring Hazardous Occupations, Administrative Code, Virginia Law
  - 16VAC15-30-10. Logging and sawmilling occupations
  - 16VAC15-30-10. Hazardous occupations, The Child Labor Laws of Title 40.1 of the Code of Virginia
  - 40.1-100. Statutory Authority, Certain employment prohibited or limited

Process/Skill Questions:

- What PPE should be used when operating a chainsaw?
- What safety equipment should all forest machinery have?
- Who is responsible for individual safety in the forest?
- Why are there laws regarding safety procedures in the forest management industry?