Logging Terms - E -
END BIND: One of the five basic tree positions commonly encountered while bucking. An end bind situation occurs on steep terrain where the force of gravity closes the bucking cuts.ESCAPE ROUTE: A predetermined path of exit used by fallers when falling or bucking. The essential components of an escape route are: selection of the desired direction and distance, prior to falling or bucking and a well-cleared path through which to escape. Also known as retreat path.
EXPERIENCE PERSON: A person who has been trained and has participated in the subject process for a period of time, long enough to thoroughly acquaint the person with all facets of the process.
EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS: Includes, but is not limited to:
- Strong winds (applies to timber areas only) – Wind velocity that reaches sufficient force to blow limbs from standing trees or cause windfalls or prevent cutters from falling of trees in the desired direction;
- Impaired vision – Conditions such as falling snow, sleet, mist, fog, rain, dust or darkness which substantially impair visibility to the extent that employees cannot clearly see signals, moving vehicles, equipment and lines, falling trees or other hazards;
- Hazardous snow or icing conditions – Snow or ice conditions which prevent escape from hazards such as falling trees, moving logs, vehicles or similar hazards; or lighting.·
