Logger and sawmiller safety meeting set for April 4

From staff reports

The Kane Area Logger Safety Committee announce that the54th annual Logger and Sawmiller Safety meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 4, at the Johnsonburg fire hall in Johnsonburg.

This event is the longest running safety meeting of its kind in the nation, featuring a full day of professional development, networking and information.

The theme for this year’s event is “Utilities Notification and Electrical Safety. “Presenters will be Kirk Kirkpatrick with PA 811 and William Leete with West Penn Power.

The SFI class will also focus on how to locate electric lines, who to contact in an emergency and contractor responsibilities. Kirkpatrick and Leete will also present.

Pre-registration and an administrative fee of $20 payable to Pennsylvania SFI are required for those seeking SFI continuing education credit.

Register for the class at http://www.sfiofpa.org/register.

Loggers, foresters, sawmillers, and other forest professionals are encouraged to attend, as this is a great way to earn SFI CE credits in a very responsive and motivating atmosphere.

The evening program requires no pre-registration, and kicksoff with an Exhibitor Expo at 4:30 p.m., followed by complimentary dinner at 5:30 p.m., and a safety presentation at 6:15 p.m.

West Penn Power Electrical Safety trailer demonstration will begin at 3:30 p.m.

All loggers and forest professionals and their families are invited and welcomed to attend.

If you have any questions, contact Mike Hovatter at mhovatter@landvest.com or Amy Shields atashields@ahug.com.