Employee Safety

and Training Manual

(Forms may be used as a master or photocopies made. Signed forms should be kept with employees personnel file.)
 Safety Policy

Safety Policy for

ANNUALLY

(Insert company name)

It is the policy of that safety is a number one

priority and to provide as safe a workplace as possible for our employees. Accidents and injuries
are preventable.

Our policy included the following:

1. A responsible employee in a position of authority will be appointed Safety Coordinator.

has been appointed to fill this position.

2. Owners, supervisors, foreman and employees are responsible for implementing this
policy by working in a safe manner.

3. Regularly scheduled safety meetings will be held with all employees.

4. All accidents will be reported, investigated and actions taken to prevent reoccurrence.

5. All new employees will be trained in safe working practices for the particular jobs and
closely supervised until they are fully capable of safe performance.

6. All employees are required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by this
company or the employee. Equipment will be kept in good condition.

7. Employees will report any and all accidents to their immediate supervisor.

8. All employees are expected to cooperate in keeping work areas clean and free of hazards.
Employees will report any observed hazard to their immediate supervisor.

9. Each employee is required to keep a safe distance from other employees while moving
equipment and other hazards.

10. Employees will operate equipment as instructed in safe and reasonable manner.

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 Minimum Safety Requirements

Minimum Safety Rules for

ANNUALLY

(Insert company name)

1. All accidents, no matter how slight, must be reported to your supervisor

IMMEDIATELY.

2. Any employee injured on the job or requiring medical treatment must first report the
injury to her/his supervisor. A medical emergency is an open wound requiring stitches,
loss of consciousness, or any injury involving broken bones. If you go to the Emergency
Room or to a physician on your own, you may have to pay your own bill. The company
has the right to refuse payment when the company has approved a medical provider for
treatment and you elect to use the services of another physician without obtaining consent
from the company.

3. Personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e. hard hats, chaps, eye protection, ear protection,
gloves, etc.) will be provided and MUST be worn in designated areas at ALL times.

Designated areas where personal protective equipment (PPE) is required are as follows:

4. All workers must wear adequate footwear. Tennis shoes, platform shoes, sandals, etc. are
not acceptable.

5. Use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs on the job or the debilitating effects of their prior use
shall not be permitted and shall be grounds for immediate termination of employment.

6. Machine guards and/or protective shields, barricades, safety devices, etc. shall not be
removed except by authorized personnel such as mechanics, maintenance personnel, etc.
and shall be re-installed as soon as maintenance activities are completed.

7. Machine and equipment operators must insure that all guards and shields are in place and
in proper working condition prior to beginning and during operations.

8. Equipment shall be LOCKED and TAGGED OUT prior to performing any maintenance,
making any adjustments, or removing debris. Allow coast down time for all parts to
completely stop moving before starting work.

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9. When “jump starting” mobile equipment, employees must insure that its running gear is
in neutral, brakes are locked, head/blades and/or buckets are lowered, and that no safety
device designed to prevent machine movement is being by-passed.

10. HORSEPLAY and running shall not be permitted on the premises, to include all work
areas in/out side the buildings and parking lots.
11. If you are familiar with an operation or machine, you must first check with your
supervisor prior to proceeding.

12. Any unsafe condition noted must be reported to your supervisor, who is responsible for
having the conditions corrected prior to proceeding.

13. When mobile equipment i.e., skidders, dozers, front end loaders, feller bunchers, etc. are
not in operation or parked , blades, buckets, cutting heads, etc., must be lowered to
ground level.

14. Operators must wear seat belts when mobile equipment is being operated. Seat belts must
be worn by all employees when driving or riding in all motor vehicles.

15. Hitching a ride on any mobile equipment, i.e., skidders, dozers, front-end loaders, feller
bunchers, etc., is NOT allowed.

16. Employees shall not talk, signal, or distract in any manner another employee while they
or you are operating moving and/or mobile equipment, i.e., chain saws, skidders, loaders,
feller bunchers, etc.

17. Before starting manual felling, the employee cutting the tree must make sure all other
employees are a distance from the stump of at least twice the height of the tree being
felled.

18. Workers must keep a minimum distance of at least two tree lengths between themselves
and mobile equipment and/or felling operations.

19. Never leave a lodged or hung tree. The area in which the lodged tree is located is to be
flagged and the skidder operator notified to pull the hazardous tree to the ground
immediately.

20. Employees working on the ground, i.e., stumpers, limbers, skidder operators, etc. shall
always observe for overhead hazards, i.e., lodged trees, hung limbs, etc.

21. Employees cutting down trees shall have a clear path of retreat before beginning a cut to
ensure that a line of escape is available.

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 22. Always plan the direction of fall of any tree being felled. Proper undercut must be made
on all trees where necessary. Never cut a standing tree completely through. Sufficient
wood should be left between the undercut and the felling cut that the tree can hinge to
prevent kickback.

23. Chain saw operators must always grip the saw firmly with both hands, wrap the front
hand hold bard with the thumb and never ct with the tip of the chain saw blade.

24. All chain saws must be equipped with a properly functioning chain brake.

25. Employees shall avoid standing between logs that may roll while being bucked or
position themselves so as to be thrown or struck while logs or the loader is moving poles.

26. Knucklebloom loader operators must never swing the boom over employees.

27. Loader operators shall never load log trucks more than ½ the height of the diameter of the
outer logs over stationary standards. The load may be rounded in the middle so as to
secure and balance the load.

28. Truck drivers must be at a safe distance away from the truck during loading or unloading
operation.

29. When in the immediate vicinity of a log truck each employee shall constantly be aware
of, and position himself in such a manner so as to insure that he will not be struck by
material falling from the truck.

30. All truck drivers must comply with ALL State and Federal laws, statutes, and regulations
relating to highway safety (i.e., speed and weight limits, driving time, stop signs, etc.)

31. Each employee will be trained in, and required to use, proper lifting techniques and body
mechanics. When confronted with lifting and/or moving any object for which the
employees must exert more force than required in the normal performance of his routine
duties, he is to either seek the assistance of an adequate number of employees to lift
and/or move the object in a safe manner, or lift and/or move it by mechanical means.

NOTE: These safety rules have been developed for the protection of your safety and health.
Abiding by these rules will make our operation more efficient and successful, however, repeated
violation of these safety rules will be grounds for termination of employment. The following
actions may be taken for repeated violations:

First Offense

Second Offense

Third Offense

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Other disciplinary actions:

I have read and understand the safety rules listed above and agree to comply with the
company’s safety requirements.

EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE

DATE DATE

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 Drug and Alcohol Policy

Drug and Alcohol Policy for

ANNUALLY

(Insert company name)

In consideration for employment I hereby agree to the following rules and regulations pertaining
to illegal drugs, alcohol and legally prescribed medical drugs:

1. I agree to notify my employer of the need for me to take any prescription drug(s) that
may impair the safe performance of my duties.

2. I agree not to operate any equipment or motor vehicle(s) while taking a prescribed drug
that may impair the safe performance of my duties.

3. I agree never to drink alcohol when operating employer owned or leased vehicles or
equipment.

4. I agree never to use any illegal or controlled substance while employed.

5. I agree to never to report for work while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. I
will advise my supervisor upon reporting to work, if I am taking medication prescribed
by my doctor that may impair the safe performance of my duties.

6. I agree that if I am asked to take a test for illegal or controlled substances and refuse, that
it will constitute my voluntary resignation immediately.

7. I agree that if I violate any of the above rules and regulations, my employment will be
terminated immediately.

EMPLOYEE:

(Employee signature) (Print name)

(Dated)

WITNESS:

(Employee signature) (Print name)

(Dated)

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 Blood Bourne Pathogen
Procedure

Housekeeping: All equipment and work areas exposed to blood or other bodily fluids must be
cleaned with a disinfectant. All tarps and protective covers should be cleaned or replaced if
contaminated. Eating, drinking, smoking, and applying contact lenses are prohibited in areas
where there is a possibility of contact with human blood or bodily fluids.

Hepatitis B Vaccinations: Any person who has had occupational exposure has the right to
request a series of three injections. The logger may arrange for the three injections over a six
month period prior to exposure OR have the series within a 24-hour period after a first time
exposure. If the series is declined a form must be signed and kept on file stating that decision.

After the exposure and follow-up: Record how exposure occurred and the details of the
incident. A record of illnesses of the exposed worker should be kept on file for one year after the
exposure.

Signature Date

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 Hazard Communication HAZCOM Program

CONTINUOUS
Hazard Communication Program for

(insert company name)

This HAZCOM Program was developed to make employees aware of chemical hazards,
information is provided to employees about chemicals used on the job through a master list of
chemical names, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) kept on the job site in a booklet, proper
labeling of containers, training for new employees, and annual reviews for all employees.

The HAZCOM Program Coordinator for this company is .

The Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the program.

Complete Chemical List

A list of any hazardous materials used on our job site is available at
. (location). The list is updated as needed.

Master Chemical List

A list of common and frequently used hazardous materials is available at
(location). This list is kept with the MSDS file on
the job site and has an MSDS for each chemical listed.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Information on hazardous materials found on the job site are available to any and all employees.
The MSDS file is found on the job site at (location).

Container labeling HAZARDOUS material containers will be clearly labeled as to: contents,
correct hazard warning or symbol, name and address of manufacturer. Labeling is not required
for portable containers intended for immediate use.

Training

1. New employees must attend a training session before working with hazardous materials.
This training is to cover:

• Information contained in MSDS

• Physical and health hazards for job site chemicals
• How presence or release of materials is detected
• How to protect against hazards by personal protective equipment, special
handling, and other controls

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 2. All employees must receive an annual refresher training in above and immediate training
if a new material is added or new hazard determined.

3. Supervisors must receive training adequate to answer employee questions and monitor
job site hazards.

4. Any outside contractor will be advised of any hazards existing on the job site, location of
MSDS’s and must provide proper labeling and MSDS for any chemical brought on the
job site

Additional Information
Any employee can obtain additional information by contacting the above named HAZCOM
Program Coordinator.

The HAZCOM Program above has been reviewed and I understand my rights and
responsibilities.

EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE DATE

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 HAZCOM Materials Master List

Hazard Communication Program for CONTINUOUS

(insert company name)

An MSDS for each of the materials listed below is available at_____________________________________

(location)

Materials:
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This master list was prepared by and will be updated by:

Name Title

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 Emergency Response Plan for Hazardous Materials

CONTINUOUS

Emergency Response Plan for

(insert company name)

Most spills will involve fuel oil, motor oil or hydraulic oil. Only fuel oil is a “hazardous
substance” by definition. The following actions will be used to handle leaks and spills and to
prevent any environmental damage not related to employees handling hazardous substances.

Designated persons will be trained as a first response team. Training will include: how to contain
spills, how to clean up spills, recognizing hazards in clean up and limits on ability to clean up.

Reporting the spill

Employees must report any leak or spill to an immediate supervisor. The reporting sequence is as
follows: Employee to Supervisor to Company Owner.

Spills that threaten lives or have significant environmental threat must be reported immediately.
If you cannot reach someone in the chain of command then report directly to state Emergency
Management agency. (for ME contact Maine Emergency Management Agency)

When talking to your agency be sure to:

• give good directions to spill site
• do not hang until directed to do so
• record name of person you spoke to and time
• write a brief report including calls made, public agency answers and responses,
actions taken by you and other company employees

Handling the spill

If the material is listed as hazardous or you do not know what it is:
• do not attempt containment or clean up
• stay a safe distance away
• allow no one to enter the area, use flagging if necessary
• large volumes of gasoline or other volatile substances should be avoided
• call and wait for the first response team

If the material is known and not hazardous:

• if you have been trained, and fire and other dangers do not exist, stop the release

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The “FIRST RESPONSE TEAM” of trained employees:

Spill clean-up and supplies consist of:

and are located at

I have read and reviewed this Emergency Response Plan and understand my duties.

EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE DATE

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 PPE Requirements

CONTINUOUS
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements for

(insert company name)

Check ( √ ) what is required:

Equipment LOADER SKIDDER/ SAWHAND TRUCK OTHER

BUNCHER DRIVER
Hard Hat
Eye Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Shoes
Saw Chaps
Other
Other
Other

I understand the above company requirements for proper use of personal protective equipment
on a daily basis.

EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE DATE

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 FIRST AID FOR LOGGERS

First Aid Kit Contents

The following list includes the minimum amount and type of first aid supplies accepted by
OSHA for a small logging crew of one to three employees.

• Instructions for requesting emergency assistance, which include: Emergency phone

numbers, Life Flight phone numbers, Directions to the work site, Your name, Your
phone/radio number, Your location, Nature of the accident, Number of people injured,
Time of the accident, Condition of the victim(s), Name/description of the person who
will meet the ambulance/Life Flight
• Gauze pads (at least 4”x4”)
• Two large gauze pads (at least 8”x10”)
• Box of adhesive bandages
• One package of gauze roller bandage at least 2” wide
• Two triangular bandages
• Wound cleaning agent, such as sealed moistened towelettes
• Scissors
• Blanket
• Tweezers
• Adhesive tape
• Two elastic wraps
• Splint
• Resuscitation equipment such as resuscitation bag, airway or pocket mask
• 3 pair of latex gloves
• 1 barrier (surgical mask)
• 1 pair of safety glasses or goggles
• 6 plastic bags for disposal of blood-soaked items

Items in italics make up a Biohazard kit that can be included within the First Aid kit or stored
separately. Both should be readily accessible on each piece of equipment. This PPE helps to
meet the OSHA standard for blood-borne pathogen kits.

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