Table 1

 Characteristics of logging companies, as reported by trainees, April 2002 to October 2003*

CharacteristicNo (%)
*Loggers did not answer all questions.
Trainees who were owner/operators of a logging company731 (61.1)
Trainees who reported that their company owners were in charge of safety training978 (82.9)
Trainees who reported that their companies had written safety program with “task specific” guidelines443 (38.0)
Trainees who reported that safety training was also provided to experienced loggers who were new employees675 (63.1)
Trainees who reported that their companies were involved in the West Virginia Loggers Safety Initiative Program256 (22.0)
Trainees who reported that a copy of the OSHA logging standard was available at worksite546 (46.7)