Northern Forestry Aesthetics Workshop 08-A-1
CD (with PowerPoint presentation) and printed Discussion Leader’s Guide form the basis of an educational presentation to orient forestry staff and supplier personnel about the principles of improving the visual impact of forest operations in Northern settings. Full-day workshop for two-member Discussion Leader team.
Price to FRA members: $50, others $100.

Timber Harvesting Deck Safety Video 06-A-6
Video-based training program designed to enable a crew supervisor or independent facilitator to provide all employees on a logging job with a basic understanding of the hazards associated with working at or near the log deck or landing. Four modules cover (1) overcoming dangers in locating a deck site, (2) safety elements when setting up the deck, (3) safety meetings, communications, and personal protective equipment, and (4) physical hazards, truck driver-related issues, and visitor safety. Fifteen-page leader’s manual included.
Price to FRA members: $35, others $70. DVD format only.

Wood Fiber Supply Chain Relationships Workshop Video 06-A-5
Nine-minute promotional video, in DVD format, provides testimonial from loggers, foresters, and mill managers on the value of FRA’s Wood Fiber Supply Chain Relationships Workshops in laying the groundwork for improving communications, business relationships, and efficiencies throughout the links of the chain.
Price to FRA members: $10.00, others $20.00. DVD format only.

Wood Roads Safety Video 05-A-6
17-minute video highlights the driving hazards associated with forest roads, especially those in the Northeastern U.S. The primary target audience for this instructional video is forest industry professionals who regularly travel on forest roads during the workweek. Secondarily, the video reaches out to non-industry users of private gravel roads such as hunters, campers, and snowmobilers. Woods Road Safety shows drivers how to avoid accidents by being aware of common hazards and being prepared to use the necessary defensive driving skills.
Price to FRA members: $25, others $50. Please specify VHS or DVD format when ordering.

Coaching the Professional Logger Video 04-A-1
25-minute video, featuring former Auburn University football coach Pat Dye, introduces basic training and coaching concepts and applies them to building a "winning" team on a logging operation. Structured in three segments to facilitate discussion in a group setting, the video defines the role of the player (crew member), the role of the coach (logging contractor), and formulating the game (harvest) plan.
Price to FRA members: $25, others $50. DVD format only.

Hazardous Chemical Spill Prevention & Control for Logging Operations 01-A-11
13-minute video, with discussion leader’s guide, raises awareness of spill-related issues, with basic information to help wood suppliers develop a spill containment/control plan.
Price to FRA members: $50, others $100. DVD format only.

Cutting Edge of Safety Video 01-A-4
17-minute video, with discussion leader’s guide, presents overview of safely operating and servicing mechanical cutting machines equipped with high-speed disc cutting heads; applies to drive-to-tree and swing-to-tree machines.
Price to FRA members: $35, others $70. DVD format only.

Forestry Aesthetics Video, and Booklet 99-A-8
41-minute video and manual enable facilitator to conduct workshop on improving the visual impact of harvesting and other forest operations.
Price to FRA members: $35, others $70. DVD format only.

Knuckleboom Loader Safety Video for Loggers, with Guide 98-A-5
22-minute video and manual enable logging contractor or workshop discussion leader to conduct session sessions on pre-shift preparation, safe operation techniques, and maintenance on knuckleboom loaders.
Price to FRA members: $35, others $70. DVD format only.

Best Management Practices for Professional Loggers Video/Guide 97-A-11
43-minute video and manual can help professional loggers train their timber harvesting personnel on complying with BMPs to preserve water quality during logging operations.
Price to FRA members: $35, others $70. VHS format only.

FRA Discussion Leader Guide, with video 96-A-4
29-minute video and manual, designed for workshop presentation, orients volunteer “non-experts” to serve as discussion leaders at training and educational sessions in the logging and forest products industry.
Price to FRA members: $35, others $70. VHS format only.

OSHA Logging Safety Video and Companion Guide 95-A-15
70-minute video and manual can help logging contractors orient employees on OSHA regulations governing general safety, machine operation, chain saw operation, and vehicle operation.
Price to FRA members: $35, others $70. DVD format only.

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