Free F417-014-000 Logging Emergency Medical Plan (Logging Safety & Health Meetings) - Washington

Department of Labor and Industries

LOGGING SAFETY AND HEALTH MEETINGS

WAC 296-54-51510, Safety and health meetings. 1. The employer must hold safety and health meetings at the following intervals: a. Each time the employee moves to a new jobsite; and b. Monthly after the initial jobsite meeting. 2. Safety & health meetings may be conducted individually, in crew meetings, in larger groups, or as part of other staff meetings. 3. Attendance and submect(s) must be documented. F.P.A. or USFS Logging plan attached Yes No Type(s) of operation Road Building Timber Cutting

Yarding

Haul Roads/Bridges

Wildlife Tree Retention

Note: When moving to a new jobsite, site specific hazards should be identified and discussed during the prejob safety meeting.

MINUTES OF SAFETY MEETING
First Aid supply location First Aid certified worker(s) Items of discussion

Attendance

DISCUSSION IDEAS
Roads & Road Construction Danger trees along roadway Large rocks and root wads on bank Bridge stringers & decks Slide areas/road sinking Felling and Bucking Two tree lengths between cutters Dangers on hillside above Location of rigging and crew Leg protection, whistle, etc. Yarding and Loading Guyline stumps & position Yarder & wire rope condition Tailholds, blocks & straps Chaser leg protection, Hi-Vis hat, etc.

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LOGGING EMERGENCY MEDICAL PLAN
In the event of a serious accident or other emergency, it is essential that workers have an action plan. The plan must include information that is specific to each logging site such as: 1. Work location. 2. Available helicopter landing pad. 3. Directions by road system. If this plan is developed and communicated to the crew, confusion can be avoided and time saved.
Employer's name Business address Telephone number Company radio frequency

WORK LOCATION
Township Range Section 1/4 Section or Latitude Longitude Sale Name Directions by road system

Property ownership

County

EMERGENCY RESCUE INFORMATION
Helicopter may not respond due to weather conditions, availability of craft or other reasons. Helicopter requests may require authorization of medical aid or law enforcement personnel.
Ambulance/aid car location Phone number: 911 or Sheriff location Phone number: 911 or Helicopter location Phone number: 911 or Helicopter landing area Hoist needed?

Yes No If yes, describe procedure for emergency vehicle access. Working behind locked gate(s)? Yes No (EXAMPLE: Emergency services has key, escort will meet them at gate, etc. If escort will be used, identify who it is, along with a back up)

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