Safety, Our #1 Priority

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Since the PLC of the Northeast (formerly the PLC of Maine) started more than 25 years ago, it has launched many initiatives that have benefited the membership and the logging industry in Maine.  One of the earliest and most significant is the Acadia Insurance Dividend Program, which in 2023 paid $443,597 in premium dividends to eligible policyholder members of the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast (PLC) Safety Group. Since 1999, Acadia has distributed over $14 million in premium dividends to eligible participants of this safety group. 

This is a monumental total and reflects eight straight years where the loss ratio of our group has been low enough to provide a dividend. This is due to the PLC’s membership, our focus on safety, and our efforts toward risk mitigation.

The PLC takes the issue of safety seriously and encourages PLC members to commit to safety, not only to reap the benefits of the Dividend Program, but to protect employees, lower costs and sustain the longevity of businesses.

The PLC is committed to the safety and well being of its membership for the very same reasons.  In the long run, if someone does not go home at night because of a life threatening injury, the risks do not outweigh the rewards.

PLC Safety Training

PLC Safety trainings are a benefit of PLC membership for all employees.  We encourage participation yearly to ensure a culture of safety is fostered by all of our PLC members.  The training classes are held conveniently throughout the region at the garages of hosting PLC Members.  Breakfast and lunch are served.  Topics change yearly based on the biggest risks identified by the insurance industry and topics that are requested by contractors.  Our safety trainings qualify for CLP credit for renewal.  We will notify the CLP of your participation.

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Northeast Safe Logger

NE Safe Logger is an entry level safety and workers’ comp. compliance training program for new entrants to the logging industry. This is a way for your company to create a culture of safety and reduce risk.

Affordable. Efficient. Relevant

  • 16 hours of interactive online training
  • Complete on a computer, tablet or smart phone
  • Done at the user’s own pace anytime day or night

Upon completion of training, participants will qualify for the discounted “certified logger” rate for workers’ compensation insurance in the State of Maine.

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2025 PLC Spring Safety Trainings

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The PLC is pleased to offer Logger and Fleet training at no cost to it’s members and to companies that are interested in joining the PLC.

Please review our Logger and Fleet offerings and return registration forms or register below as soon as possible, but no later than March 15, 2025 to ensure there is room for your employees at the chosen location/s.

Additional Training:

  • CPR/First Aid – email: office@plcloggers.org to schedule a training at your garage
  • CDL Theory Classes (We will prepare your employee to take the CDL permit test in a three day class – office@plcloggers.org to register for the next class )