A Compilation of Cases for Forestry

Case Origins Employer reports Complaints Referrals Programmed inspections

Determining Whether Training Requirements Have Been Met  Forest Activities  Provide job safety and health instruction & training adequate for the work task– observation of work practices, interviews; recordkeeping requirements  Hazard Communication Training  Interviews about the topics – requires answers more than “yes” “no” answers  WPS training  Not required for licensed applicators  Required for non-licensed applicators  Recordkeeping requirement new for 2017

PPE Issues Crews are mobile Work in remote locations Unless provided with stocks supplies, difficult to obtain

Decontamination Issues This unit will NOT be seen in the woods This would be an inadequate supply of soap

Contamination of Crummies

Communication To avoid workers being in an area, or adjacent to an area to be sprayed, communication between divisions must occur. This must occur with all contractors as well.

Forest Activities Requires a written Health and Safety Program – Management Commitment Authorize a competent person who has the authority to supervise all personnel at the site and to enforce the company’s safety and health program – Supervisory Responsibilities – Employee Involvement (incl. reporting hazards) – Accident Investigation (recordkeeping)

Forest Activities Hazard Identification and Control – Monthly safety inspections of all worksites, vehicles, machines, equipment and work practices – Identify who will complete monthly safety inspections – Implement procedures that will be used to report and correct hazardous conditions

Forest Activities Annual Program Evaluation – Must include methods and procedures used to ID and revise program deficiencies. – Written findings of the annual evaluation must be maintained for 3 years from the date of issue.