Title: Evaluate the safety requirements and standards for forest industry employees.
Course: Forestry Management (18502-I) > Section: Managing the Forest Business

Evaluation should include

- standards for logging and forestry, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor
- Virginia Administrative Code (VAC): 16VAC15-30-50. Logging and sawmilling occupations
- Title (§) 40.1-100 of the Code of Virginia (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)
- 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, VAC
- 16VAC15-30-10. Logging and sawmilling occupations
- 16VAC15-30-10. Hazardous occupations
- Title 40.1-100. 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?