Hard Skills
IntermediateChoker SettingThe ability to securely attach cables and chokers to felled logs for extraction by yarders or skidders in logging operations.
AdvancedLogging Safety ComplianceStrict adherence to safety protocols regarding falling timber, moving cables, and heavy machinery in high-risk forest environments.
IntermediateHand and Radio Signal CommunicationUsing standardized visual hand signals and radio devices to communicate log movement instructions to heavy equipment operators.
BasicRigging Equipment InspectionEvaluating the condition of cables, hooks, blocks, and chokers to identify wear, damage, or potential failure points.
BasicEnvironmental StewardshipUnderstanding and following procedures to minimize soil disturbance and damage to remaining timber during the log hooking process.