Burbridge, Brian – FS, UT <brian.burbridge@usda.gov>
Good afternoon all, Below is a good RLS where a tree being felled went in an unintended direction and struck a swamper involved in the operation. Thankfully all involved were treated and released from the hospital. This is a good opportunity to have a conversation about the good side/bad side of the tree and the natural lean of a tree. When things don’t go as planned and the hinge is inadvertently compromised, where will the tree likely fall? Thanks.
Trail Volunteer Sawyer Workshops-DTS
Dates: Classroom September 30, 2023 / Field Day October 1, 2023
Workshop information: Classroom / Field Day
About this item
Non-pneumatic trauma bandage
Can apply 30-40+ lbs of pressure to the wound
Multi-functional bandage for various wounds
Compact, lightweight, waterproof, and vacuum sealed packaging
Sterile, best-in-class 8-year shelf life
Integrated pressure bar exerts immediate and direct pressure to the wound
Built-in closure bar: no pins, no clips, no tape, no hook-and-loop, no knots
Non-adherent 6″ pad eliminates pain during removal and prevents wound re-opening
The following list sets forth the minimally acceptable number and type of first-aid supplies for first-aid kits required under paragraph (d)(2) of the logging standard. The contents of the first-aid kit listed should be adequate for small work sites, consisting of approximately two to three employees. When larger operations or multiple operations are being conducted at the same location, additional first-aid kits should be provided at the work site or additional quantities of supplies should be included in the first-aid kits:
1. Gauze pads (at least 4 x 4 inches).
2. Two large gauze pads (at least 8 x 10 inches).
3. Box adhesive bandages (band-aids).
4. One package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide.
5. Two triangular bandages.
6. Wound cleaning agent such as sealed moistened towelettes.
7. Scissors.
8. At least one blanket.
9. Tweezers.
10. Adhesive tape.
11. Latex gloves.
12. Resuscitation equipment such as resuscitation bag, airway, or
pocket mask.
13. Two elastic wraps.
14. Splint.
15. Directions for requesting emergency assistance.
[59 FR 51672, Oct. 12, 1994; 60 FR 47022, Sept. 8, 1995]
Travis Dotson and Alex Viktora discuss the Tree Felling Accident Analysis – a report comparing 53 different tree felling accidents.
Topics covered include:
Predicting Tree Reactions
Hung-Up Trees
Helmets
Two People at the Base
Area Control
Escape Routes
Accidents During Training
If you have anything to do with chainsaws on the fireline…tune in.
Download the report at: https://www.wildfirelessons.net/viewdocument/tree-felling-accident-analysis