PLC Supporting Member Weekly Update Sept. 22, 2023

ALC 2023 Annual Meeting October 4-6 in Maine!

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The American Loggers Council 2023 Annual Meeting is just around the corner!  Less than two weeks from now hundreds of timber industry representatives will gather at the Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine for this year’s Meeting – “Family Tradition”.  There is still time to register at the American Loggers Council website (www.amloggers.com).  Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with leading timber industry leaders from across the country to network, socialize, and learn what is happening.

We are excited to include a Log A Load For Kids fundraising auction to support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and invite each of you to donate an item for the event.  There are already many generous donations and impressive sports memorabilia items such as a;

-Steve Young autographed football

-Roger Clemens autographed collage of the four teams he played for

-Kurt Werner autographed Sports Illustrated magazine (1999) – Super Bowl CHAMPS!

-World Lumberjack Championships autographed (Overall Men and Women Champions) competitive chopping axe

Just to name a few.  Bring or send something to represent your state or company.  Let’s make this a record-breaking event!

Auction donations can be shipped to: Grand Summit Hotel, Sunday River Resort, 97 Summit Road, Newry, ME   04261, Attn:  American Loggers Council Conference

DONATION FORM HERE

-Scott Dane, ALC Executive Director

American Loggers Council President and long-time PLC Board Member Andy Irish and his wife Kathy look forward to hosting the event. Rooms are available to book and the preliminary agenda is available. The event packet is available HERE and links for registration and rooms are available below! *Please note, most of the rooms at the resort are reserved. There is another resort hotel, the Jordan (855-516-1090) that is a few miles from the main resort as an additional lodging option.  Jordan Hotel – ReservationDesk.com

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Webinar: Stress Control Strategies for the Forestry and Timber Workforce Sept. 27 at 1 p.m.

Summary: Stress can directly impact safety. Whether managing forestry wildfires or working long strenuous days harvesting and hauling timber, the forestry and logging workforce face unique situations that can predispose stress and challenges to mental well-being. The agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting (AgFF) industries has one of highest percentages of deaths by suicide. Key factors contributing to despair and distress include financial losses, chronic illness or pain, a sense of work-life imbalance, and lack of mental health support. And it is common to encounter circumstances beyond their control, such as unpredictable weather patterns, rapidly changing prices, and long workdays sometimes in isolation. Perceived lack of control can lead to helplessness and hopelessness, anxiety, depression, substance use and suicide. This session will explore the topic with a review of specific risk factors, and discuss ways to support this workforce in an unpredictable environment.

Intended Audience: This course is intended for workers in forestry and logging, including fallers, first-line supervisors/managers of forestry workers, logging equipment operators, sawing machine setters, operators and tenders, and truck drivers.

Objectives: At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to…

1. Identify the factors that contribute to stress overload in the forestry and timber harvesting occupations.
2. Relate the effects of stress overload to the safety of the work site and personal life.
3. Identify effective strategies for effective stress management to improve safety and quality of life.

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This material was produced under grant number SH-39184-SH2 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens certification: Did you know your employees are required to have this training every two years? If your employees need this training in 2023, contact Jessica at Jessica@maineloggers.com or 207-688-8195 and the PLC will schedule training in your area. THIS TRAINING IS FREE TO MEMBERS!

Now FREE to Maine Loggers! A $300 value!

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Communicating with Confidence
Presented by: Career Management Associates

October 12th
VIA ZOOM
9:00am – 11:00am

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FMCSA has removed four ELDs from the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)

Motor carriers and drivers using ALL TRUCKERS ELD, GOLDEN ELD, PRIMELD, and SECURE ELD devices have 60 days to replace the revoked devices with compliant ELDs.

On July 25, 2023, FMCSA removed the four ELDs from the list of registered ELDs due to the companies’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A.

Motor carriers and drivers who use the ELDs must take the following actions:

Discontinue using the revoked ELDs and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data.

Replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs from the Registered Devices list before September 23, 2023.

Motor carriers and drivers who continue to use the revoked ELDs listed above on or after September 23, 2023, will be in violation of 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1)—“No record of duty status” and drivers will be placed out-of-service in accordance with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) OOS Criteria.

If the ELD providers correct all identified deficiencies, FMCSA will place the ELDs back on the Registered Devices list and inform the industry and the field. However, FMCSA strongly encourages motor carriers to take the actions listed above now to avoid compliance issues in the event that these deficiencies are not addressed in time.

Questions?

Contact ELD@dot.gov.

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FMCSA has reinstated GOLDEN ELD to the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs).

As of July 25, 2023, the following device is now listed on the list of registered ELDs. The ELD was previously revoked but has been reinstated.

ELD Name: GOLDEN ELD
ELD Model number: GRS
ELD Identifier: GRS199
ELD Provider: GOLDEN ELD

Log A Load golf tournament raises funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

LINCOLN, Maine (WABI) – Helping Maine kids in need – that’s what loggers, wood-supplying businesses, and other industry supports were doing in Lincoln Friday.

Comment Period on 3 Tree-killing Invasive Species Closes September 22!

September 2023 Newsletter from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

FRYEBURG FAIR 2023 – OCTOBER 1-8

Woodsmen’s Field Day Info

       Weyerhaeusers Groundbreaking Carbon Credit Initiative in Maine – Best Stocks

       Logging industry bogged down by flooding, wet weather – WCAX

       Conservation Fund sells 6,326 acres in northeastern Maine – Lesprom

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ALC Member Discounts

PLC Members, because the PLC is a member of the American Loggers Council YOU are entitled to special discounts! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

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Fabian Oil Discount

Wallingford’s Discounts

Maine Trailer Discounts

PLC Members get a 5% discount on culverts purchased at Treeline and Frank Martin & Sons

Hale Trailer discounts for PLC Members on new trailer purchases! Call Neal at 207-232-7969 for details!

Cross Arena Discounts for PLC! 

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Check out the equipment and job opportunities our members have listed at the LOGGING ZONE! If you have equipment for sale, are looking to buy, are looking for employees, or