LOGGER Introduction Loggers need to know how to sharpen equipment properly, such as chainsaw blades and axes. Clear brush from the work areas for an escape route so the logger will be able to move out of the way of a falling tree. They need to be able to chop down trees using a chainsaw or heavy equipment and cut limbs from felled trees. Saw and grade felled trees into logs of specified lengths. Fasten …showed first 75 words of 605 total…

…showed last 75 words of 605 total…or by the stick. They may receive a bonus on a weekly basis if they cut more wood then is expected. Those who operate heavy automated machinery receive much higher rates of pay. Most log! gers are covered by worker’s compensation. A few may receive health and life insurance and a pension plan. With additional training, some logging workers may become equipment operators in a machine crew or begin their own business. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**