Logging
The forestry sector is among the top ten manufacturing employers in the US, and yet logging work is among the three most dangerous.
Forestry
Forestry Safety Resources & Organizations
Recommended Safety Resources & Organizations
Also there are state-specific governmental and membership-based contract logging programs who
offer excellent training, insurance information, and support.
Pilot Project Program
PNASH will not offer Pilot Project funding during 2025-2026.
Application Process
The PNASH Center focused on improving the health and safety of workers and workers' families, and communities in the farming, fishing, and forestry industries. The Pilot Project Program purpose was to stimulate and support new and expanded research, intervention, and education related to PNASH’s core projects in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Wildfires and Human Health
A Wildfires and Human Health working group led by a team of researchers at the University of Washington and The Nature Conservancy. Our purpose is to develop a consensus-driven, evidence-based approach to identify and communicate the human health and health equity implications of wildfires versus ecological restoration-focused forest management, including managed and prescribed burns in the Western U.S.
Systemic Evaluation of Exoskeletons in Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Manual Timber Felling
This small pilot project assessed logging stakeholders’ interests in the use of exoskeletons to reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Due to COVID-19, this needs assessment was conducted through an online survey of Northwest logging workers, safety managers, and educators in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington.
Our survey demonstrates that the NW forestry industry is generally very interested in exoskeleton technologies and is willing to adopt exoskeletons should it be proven to be effective and safe in various logging environments.
Use of Unexpected Events and Management Requiring Conditions in the Training and Management of Loggers
This pilot project is developing a novel system, with a simulated environment, where workers identify potential safety concerns and assign a severity rating to the safety concerns. This system will uncover factors in risk decision making for new logging workers, informing future safety training programs.
Due to COVID-19, we had to modify the project’s approach to the simulated scenarios. This challenge led to a creative engagement format that now allows for broader participation.
