Game of Logging
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Trx250r180
Saw polisher
I would clasify that as a "standdown' standing down. As they say now,It's no longer : " You have the right to refuse unsafe work" but now worded "obligated" The BCFSC (BC Forest Saftey Counsel) Is in believe that "every accident is preventable" so its designed to leave fault on the worker that is as long as supervisor and employers have done all those due diligence. As we have a bill C45 that makes **** run up hill. It's so tightly constructed that you are to blame. Makes for a lot of paperwork and training.
I was referring to shutting down the job collectively.
Supervisor "call it" on day shut downs or crew stand downs. I am not certified or Qualified as its $1,5.00 to qualifiy and 3 day cource... Lol and CertifIed can be done an the job with a QST from BCFSC 1 in 5 has to be a supervisor. I can control my environment with out question only. But reserve the right to write anyone anything up
SliverPicker
ArboristSite Guru
Northy hits it on the head (again).
"(a little hint... the folks that whine a lot about not getting paid enough to do the job they've been doing for decades are getting exactly what they deserve)"
Especially that part.
PS There's no sarcasm in this post.
"(a little hint... the folks that whine a lot about not getting paid enough to do the job they've been doing for decades are getting exactly what they deserve)"
Especially that part.
PS There's no sarcasm in this post.
SliverPicker
ArboristSite Guru
In this case the first time that I walked off when the wind got too bad for my comfort I was cutting out a landing and a green pine snapped its hinge off due to wind and went 180º the wrong way and landed 100% in the haul road. That was enough for me. The other four younger cutters walked out of the woods when they say me throw the saw on my shoulder and walk to the truck. We had a meeting on the landing. The other guys thought they where obligated to cut until the end of the day regardless of wind etc. I told them to listen to that "little voice" and if someone else doesn't like it just ignore them.
I almost always work alone. In this case I was just a "mercenery" cutter for a new outfit from the city. They were skidding with a Bobcat with a grapple and when we got to 6" inches of snow they shut the job down until spring. The Bobcat was completely useless after about 3" of snow. Blah, blah, blah.
How about respect for Subaru drivers? (Based on a post by SVK in the firewood forum.) Or for people with different beliefs? Or ...
Don't know about Minniesoda, but out here one garners "respect" by how one actually performs on the ground. There are a zillion people who claim to be "experts" in getting trees on the ground. Just watch Youtube, or heck, read the boasts on this site. I am not and will never be a faller
but I kept a mental list of the local guys who were and who was safe to be around and who was not. That, I can tell. The same goes for logging crews. When you have to be around some crews, you want to be coffeed up and jumpy and keeping tabs on big stumps to dive behind, and places to run to. Actually, you probably should do that anyway. But there are some crews that are crazy and just rig up bad settings. Or give the go ahead before everybody is out of the way. I'd call it more of a trust, and I want to see how people work before I trust them enough to work with them in the woods. They probably feel the same. You can't learn that in forestry school, and I'm certainly not going to trust somebody who happens to post on internet forums.
Now, back to the game of logging, a question for the OP. I am of the understanding that you have to have gone through their not cheap courses in order to enter one of their competitions. Is this correct?
Don't know about Minniesoda, but out here one garners "respect" by how one actually performs on the ground. There are a zillion people who claim to be "experts" in getting trees on the ground. Just watch Youtube, or heck, read the boasts on this site. I am not and will never be a faller
but I kept a mental list of the local guys who were and who was safe to be around and who was not. That, I can tell. The same goes for logging crews. When you have to be around some crews, you want to be coffeed up and jumpy and keeping tabs on big stumps to dive behind, and places to run to. Actually, you probably should do that anyway. But there are some crews that are crazy and just rig up bad settings. Or give the go ahead before everybody is out of the way. I'd call it more of a trust, and I want to see how people work before I trust them enough to work with them in the woods. They probably feel the same. You can't learn that in forestry school, and I'm certainly not going to trust somebody who happens to post on internet forums. Now, back to the game of logging, a question for the OP. I am of the understanding that you have to have gone through their not cheap courses in order to enter one of their competitions. Is this correct?
Seems like the guys that have been doing the same thing, and I mean the exact same thing for 5 or more years bitch the most and work the least, or is it just me?
Keep trolling.How about respect for Subaru drivers? (Based on a post by SVK in the firewood forum.) Or for people with different beliefs? Or ...
Don't know about Minniesoda, but out here one garners "respect" by how one actually performs on the ground. There are a zillion people who claim to be "experts" in getting trees on the ground. Just watch Youtube, or heck, read the boasts on this site. I am not and will never be a faller
Now, back to the game of logging, a question for the OP. I am of the understanding that you have to have gone through their not cheap courses in order to enter one of their competitions. Is this correct?
Rev
They Is No Tomorrow!!!
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
Hey! You guys need to go easy on SVK! He doesn't like Gologit or slowp. But he is fair with everyone else including me. (Though in my opinion Northbear and myself are in his sights). So just let the warnings go.
bitzer
******** Timber Expert
I can usually tell right away, although I'm too nice to say it. I just nod and go back to my buisness as long as their bs doesn't effect me.
bitzer
******** Timber Expert
I'm walking that tightrope too.
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
I flunked GOL. Do I care?
Aaaahhhaaahaaaa ..that's AWESOME
You've helped (or attempted) to help a lot of folks with felling tips and techniques on here. You're a good man in my book.
Who is northbear?
The only member on the mods radar right now is the guy who showed up in chainsaw a few days ago acting like BA.
woodchipper95
ArboristSite Guru
Well to anyone who cares, or those who clearly didn't want me to, I passed.... with a 98% I had a two point to deduction for taking one of my hands off the saw without the chain break activated. I was one of two students out of seventeen to fell their tree on the pin. I didn't get a free saw BUT I did get a new hard hat, chaps, and a dolmar felling/safety jacket.
What did I learn? The dolmar 5105 is HEAVY for a 50cc saw, but has balls to justify it's weight. The 7910 isn't bad and is a modest performer. The star tron is a JOKE compared to ethanol shield.
What did I learn? The dolmar 5105 is HEAVY for a 50cc saw, but has balls to justify it's weight. The 7910 isn't bad and is a modest performer. The star tron is a JOKE compared to ethanol shield.
woodchipper95
ArboristSite Guru
Her is my stump.
