Although the loggers were complimentary about the original safety training program, the loggers subcommittee requested that new material be developed for the safety training. Large scale photographs are placed around the room and the participants working groups of four to identify hazards in the photos. The next segment is devoted to body mechanics and ergonomics. The OSHA logging standard is presented as well as information about transportation safety. As with other workshop modules, videos, slides, and discussions are the primary techniques used to convey information.
Contractors also receive a notebook containing additional safety and ergonomic information.
The fourth module, Business Management, has been designed and piloted to a small group of loggers. This module includes information about forms of business organization, multiple businesses, recordkeeping, the Fair Labor Standards Act, insurance, independent contractor status, depreciation, and introduces systems cost analysis. This program differs in format from the first three modules in that it is designed to be presented in two 4 hour segments offered on consecutive nights. Program Presentation Volunteer discussion leaders, who have completed the APA Discussion Leader Workshop, deliver the workshops. Since the workshops are conducted in a classroom setting, this discussion technique has allowed the participants to learn from each other.