This is How We Stay Safe Working Around Machinery

[@0venchip]

I’m surprised that the Boss Man hasn’t insisted that you tie your hair back when using your machinery. I am subscribed and do enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@jerryrigd4790]

good to see I'm not the only one that feels that way

[@racer038]

BossMan! I worked in factories and around equipment for 44 years. Saw a lot of freak accidents. The video demonstrates your dedication to safety, but I would feel better if the girls hair was safely contained. Rings, watchbands and jewelry should be breakaway or not worn in the the work environment. Love the channel. Thanks for your devotion to efficiency.

[@JoeSmith-fu9yx]

All the machine guarding in the world won’t stop hair from getting caught. I had a young lady working for me at my last job that didn’t have her hair tied back and it got caught in a dial moving at 350rpm. Ripped a 2” section of her scalp off and we considered that lucky. It only takes a second for your life to change when working around machinery.

[@garythomas4914]

As long as they brought up safety first, I have made the same observation watching these videos, and grimace at times when I see all the hair flying around. Friend of mine had most of her scalp torn out by a drill press accident about 45 years ago. When I had hair almost as long back in the early 70s, I always tied it back but eventually just made the move to short hair by 1975. I don't ever see much in the way of eye protection here either. Things happen so fast, you will never even know what hit you!

[@ccreature7086]

@@garythomas4914 as a guy with long hair myself Id be more than comfortable doing everything I've seen them doing. I do agree on the safety glasses though, wind can really whip sawdust around.

[@wayneweis653]

Watching to see a conversation and smiling Jade.

[@cranefly23]

Young lady, you may not be “made of sugar”, but you really are made of something special. Both you and Jade are excellent role models for any young women who choose to work in what was, in the past, very much a male-dominated area of work. Your advice regarding First-Aid is really good. I worked in a couple of roles during my working life in which life-changing or life-threatening injuries were more common than I care to recall. Get all the medical training you can. It’s never a waste of time nor money.

[@gkindustrialmachine1]

wish i could get my kid to work as hard

[@Chr15T]

"male-dominated" or "avoided by women" areas of work?

[@jodyfannin5496]

Thanks!

[@blauer2551]

As a truck driver I appreciate yards that are truck friendly. We know which ones are difficult to maneuver in and the loops make a big difference.

[@charlesmiddleton3247]

So glad you all have first-aid gear. I worked as an RN at some crazy manufacturing Plants in my Nursing career and treated all kinds of injuries, amputations, head injuries including death to some. I know you've been taught well and are well aware of safety issues. We viewers are just looking out for our favorite log yard team:-). Keep the coffee going!

[@garyworokevich2524]

Safety and appropriate measures is a big deal at my transit company. I like that First Aid kit. We in Niagara Falls are enjoying the same weather that you folks have.

[@anthonyricard7458]

Thanks Emerald! They call them safety guards for a reason! I have seen people get hurt and lose fingers by not paying attention to the safety rules! Me included I almost lost a finger by wearing my high school ring while working on a forklift, I never wore a ring again at work again after that, and I still have the ring just as it was cut off my finger as a reminder. Sometimes those lessons make indelible impressions more than someone just telling you to follow the rules. Thanks for the video, and thanks to Jade for filming it! Stay dry and have a great afternoon ladies!

[@Snarkapotamus]

You could hear the shiver in her voice! Loved the fact that duct tape was included in the emergency kit. Red Green would approve!

[@andhewonders]

What worries me in your safety is when you wear your hair out around spinny moving machinery, I once saw what getting long hair caught in a drill press does, I have long hair, it's dangerous to wear it out.

[@billc3405]

Excellent concern.

[@jesuschristismylord4043]

They are never near the saw mill blade, they run the machine while standing at the controls. As long as all the movements and mannerisms you do are out of the line of danger, then staying alert is most important, accidents happen when you’re distracted

[@profdave2861]

When I saw the title for this, I was going to jump on and write exactly the same comment. Notwithstanding being “careful” hair, loose clothing, hoodie neck or waist cords - ANYTHING “dangly” - should be tied back or removed. I know of too many accidents that have happened in industry and farming that have hurt, maimed, or killed people. It’s just not worth the risk to not tie hair etc back.

[@robertwheeler4068]

YES!!! Oh Lord!🙏 I see the two of these beauties working around all that machinery with beautiful long hair hanging down!?😳 That could become a very tragic accident!?🤯

[@beeamerica5024]

Why do you think emerald carries a knife

[@johncarter1137]

I spent over 28 years with OSHA. One of my job duties was to investigate accidents both nonfatal and fatal. I've seen a lot of tragedy that no one should have to see. I've also had to speak with people who have lost loved ones in senseless accidents that could have been prevented with just a little caution and basically common sense preventative mearsures. I respect what you all do and pray that you will continue to think about safety as an assset and not a hinderance.

[@bozzaa]

My experience with OSHA is that they are nothing but a revenue generator. They come in and charge small business large sums in fines over senseless stupid shit too.

[@wayne6512]

The best safety representatives I've ever worked with, were former artisans. They know what is required to get the job done and assist with safety aspects without hindering the job. Unfortunately most safety representatives have probably not even picked up a spanner in their lives and are total idiots as far as the job is concerned. Jobs that should take say 30 minutes could take hours because of all the safety protocols. I get that common sense is rare nowadays so the idiots are necessary but they should make it mandatory that a safety representative has artisan training and hands on experience. A perfect example is on the last mine I worked on, a safety rep instructed a turner to wear gloves. The turner almost lost his finger because the rep was unaware of safe protocols when working on a lathe and that gloves are a no no. He just assumed because the mines standard was hand protection when doing manual labour that that covered everywhere. Besides nearly losing a finger, the turner also nearly lost his job. The turner should have known better but he was a junior and was doing what he was told. Obviously nothing happened to the safety rep. They are given to much power imo.

[@kevinsadowy5602]

@@wayne6512 at least time can be billed out to the customer.

[@wayne6512]

@@kevinsadowy5602 how does that work for you, when you're the customer?

[@kevinsadowy5602]

@@wayne6512 not sure if it was clear... I mean the time it takes to be safe can be billed out. Sure, changing a fixture might take an hour. But maybe you also need 2 hours prep time to get harnesses, ropes, etc.. fact is, being safe does cost. But that SHOULD be figured into your bids. If you are your own customer then hey, do whatever you want.

[@tracker001]

Love the driveway loop design ! As a Driver it is much appreciated !

[@Whipkick2]

Really good presentation of your safety measures. I used to teach the American Red Cross for 20 years as a volunteer first aid teacher.Unusal as British person, but as I served with the American forces it was a way of giving back. Forgot to add you keeping your yard tidy, says alot, about the care you take as most accidents occur when people get sloppy.

[@GlennJudah]

I think most are genuinely concerned for you guy’s safety. As I am sure you guys are well aware of safety issues. Stay safe, and warm !

[@majorbuzz]

Practicing safety is job #1. Great videos. Thanks crew!

[@chrisgullett4332]

Hard to practice safety. Being safe does not always work. For example, years ago I worked in a factory, and here was lasers of both sides of the door on this machine, and if anything was between those lasers the door would stop. We one day it didn't, and the door slammed on my hand. It was a safety feature that failed.

[@hugocinco9032]

You guys rock. I watch every video I can find from LCLY. Every member of your team is very intelligent and hard working. Very knowledgeable and articulate. I will be 62 this year and have worked in manufacturing and industrial jobs as a supervisor my entire adult life. Safety is number one. I have seen and responded to some awful accidents on the job, some fatal. Sadly I have seen 2 very smart workers have their scalps removed after getting caught in a machine. Long hair is something I have always loved. But not having it out at work. Along with loose clothing and jewelry. Sometimes I am told to mind my own business when calling these things out. I have seen the results of these accidents and they come with great misery for everyone. Search on KZbin and you might change your work habits. Peace and Love to you all.

[@freebutnot868]

Refuge Medical...great choice, Bear and the crew do great things and make great kit.

[@lovetotruck78]

As a articulated truck driver, it's always nice to be able to drive around, instead of having to reverse back out. 🤠 Nice video, as always 👍

[@T10elC]

Nice rainy day video. I hope you all warm up and dry shortly after standing in the rain. In some ways, it reminds me of when I stand out in a thunderstorm to get lightning photos. People think I'm nuts. I checked out the medical kids. They are very good. I created a custom first-aid kit after taking a course on treating gunshot and knife wounds. The Refuge Kits have the necessary items to deal with severe injuries.

[@aresaurelian]

You all are doing a terrific job. Thank you Emerald for all your creative videos and stuff, it is pretty neat and interesting.

[@bay9876]

A nice smile always makes a rainy day brighter. Also, a hot cup of coffee helps too. Long hair around moving parts of a mill etc always seems like you're playing with the odds. A winter tuque eh, might be the answer and sold as online Merch.

[@jtkdmd6266]

As they say...."An Ouch of prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure." Great Job Emerald!

[@jonwatt678]

Whenever you take on a new customer in a rural area make SURE you know where their septic system is located and DO NOT drive or back over it.. That can get real expensive, real fast. I've never done it but I have seen the results of others going blindly where the customer directs.!!! Great safety vid!!!!

[@cmh6122]

With hair like you ladies have exposed moving parts are a potential for tragedy. Glad your Boss Man understands days lost to unnecessary injuries are days lost for no good reason. I have two daughters and their adventures have tied my innards in knots, but I raised them to be aware and they have earned their spurs and have great admiration in the Boss Man's confidence in your training and discipline. Your Boss is not threatened in any way being around confident, capable ladies. Wish that were a much more common attribute in our times.

[@BoneTime]

First lesson for a Navy Gunners Mate. No rings necklaces around the equipment. Taught by an eight fingered Chief GM

[@phillipmullis7904]

As a manufacturing safety specialist I would like to see a eye wash station for wood chips or if fuel splashed in your eyes. Also don’t wear rings , necklace’s and pull your beautiful hair back. This will help keep you from being pulled into the equipment. Steel toe boots if you don’t have them already. The list goes on and on so be careful and watch out for each other.

[@jurgenschur9210]

It is huge luck for your parents to have such great children like you and Jade. You are not only hard-working but rather bring also benefits with these videos. I wish you and your family a very good and successful new year and hope you never need this first aid kit. But be always prepared to use it.

[@bdickinson6751]

Great children are a result of great parenting! They generally don't just happen without the good influence instilled in them.

[@Shawn_Richards]

Too bad their parents don't care enough to require them to tie their hair up when working around any kind of moving machinery.

[@vaughnutube327]

Enjoying this video because your talking/thinking safety ... very cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@NarnianRailway]

Site cleanup and not rushing a task are also important safety details and seen in all the videos. Boss Man talks about the many safety precautions he takes out in the woods, even down to his boots. Great that you're planning on first aid training. Wishing a safe and very productive 2023 to all of you.

[@dereksstuff8395]

My grandfather stressed the importance of utilizing work roads in his woodlot that wouldn't require backing up to turn around. He made his 200 acres accessible with "through roads". It was actually necessary because he was using a team of horses. I did the same on my own wood-lot.... minus the horses. Easy in easy out. Great stuff you guys

[@jefffreestone8476]

Emerald, your presentation skills are getting better and better. It takes courage to stand up to deliver new and interesting content day after day. I enjoy watching you entire family working together. I loved you taking about safety as I am a Safety Manager. We are trained to look at everything that could go wrong before it does. I see some things that might be improved upon. I would suggest hiring a local safety consultant who could come in with a different set of eyes to push your safety to an even higher level. It might make for some more great content also. I will continue to watch, subscribe and give you a thumbs up as you and your family build your business.

[@unitabob]

You and Jade are getting so good behind the camera.

[@robertcourson8002]

This young woman is so IMPRESSIVE. She knows more about that business at 18/19 than a lot who have been doing it for decades. Emerald is simply amazing

[@JosephMullin]

When I was performing underwater recovery I put a couple of signs in the diver changing area of the truck that said " Complacency Kills" we were also trained in providing oxygen with a special kit for divers. Yes, you should learn advanced first aid.

[@oakleyjack7600]

Jade, I don’t know if you have a Safety officer set up for your company but it is a benefit to your company with your insurance policy. You could be the officer and hold weekly or monthly employee meetings and receive a discount on your policy. The insurance provider would require meeting logs and employee signatures and such but well worth the time even if you don’t receive a discount.

[@brianrobertson1211]

Thank you Emerald. Though I know you don't throw caution to the wind, I'm still relived that you have safety built into your design and routine. Stay safe!

[@mrprutten]

I keep multiple first aid kits around. One in each of my vehicles and one at the front door of my house. You just never know. Preparing for the worst, can save the day. Literally.

[@kusheen...]

First aid is an excellent skill to have in your repertoire. It should be a mandatory course in school if you ask me. Volunteering to learn it on your own initiative shows that you girls are quality hoomans; a rarity in this time of tictoc and narcissists. Stay safe.

[@mqa1963]

You are so safe ...and beautiful ... yall have a goodnight .

[@nobodyhere4961]

Great topic.. I've been in mechanical maintenance for over 20 years and seen a lot of injuries and a little prevention can go a long way in not having a painful lifelong reminder. Something you should add to your first aid kit is the blood stop packets that you pour on a bad cut/laceration and it causes it to clot/seal up fast till you can get to a medical facility. I have to agree with the safety glasses recommendation they have saved my eyes many times from flying objects mostly from other people. Just try this experiment cover one eye for an hour or two and try to do your normal routine and imagine that's permanent and thinking it could have been prevented with a cheap pair of safety glasses and you will see what we are saying. 2 thumbs up for your channel and keep the videos coming : )

[@dennywalters7479]

I watch all your vids and appreciate your hard work making them. This one is especially appreciated because it's obvious you two are cold and wet. Thank you.

[@kevinogracia1615]

Boss Man knows what he's doing. Have a lucrative year! Peace on earth.

[@independentthinker8930]

Bear has the best first aid kits, you did good getting it. I've watched many, many of your videos, you are a very smart and skilled young lady, total respect! Enjoyed everyone!

[@MikeCummings-gl7eb]

I see a lot of comments about you gals needing to secure your long hair...I hope you take heed...it's the best advise anyone could give you..a lot of folks have learned the hard way about this one.....Dad, mom...any comments?

[@gordonbruce373]

A worthwhile topic Emerald, thanks for mentioning some of the aspects of your work environment. The lay-out of your workspace is important and often develops organically, doesn't it - sometimes without the thought that you folks have put in. May I make some observations though? I am often more concerned about any loose hair any of you may have, and sometimes eye protection would be advisable too. Hearing loss is one of those things that happens subtly, over time, but loss of vision may happen faster than one can blink! Thankfully my workplace test these issues (plus lung function!) regularly. Keep up the good work everyone - and thanks for your energies! Happy (and safe) 2023.

[@rockinguitar101]

I have a kit like that in my concrete truck but have used the Iodine and small band-aids so far, great video Emerald.

[@AnthonySell]

Most Fire Fighter stations have someone who is trained to teach the "Stop the Bleed" course. This is a free course that uses props and training devices like tourniquets and hemostatic gauze to help people learn how to use everything that is in your kit. This goes above and beyond basic first aid. Given what you do for a living, I hope you get that training soon.

[@ahill209]

As a woodworker, it amazes me how many woodworkers permanently remove safety guards. You can't grow back missing fingers or limbs. I love you LCLY puts safety at the forefront. The video you did that showed all your safety prep prior to a firewood delivery was evidence the Boss has trained you all well. Keep up the good work!

[@rustyrobinson8027]

My comment is in support of this family and channel I appreciate it 👍

[@ross6343]

About 'safety sheilds' - I've commented on this before and here I go again. The best personal 'safety sheild' are work SAFETY GLASSES! Wearing safety glasses may not look glamorous but do prevent eye sight damage. I'm amazed y'all don't wear full face sheilds when sawing on the Wood-Mizer...just saying an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Happy New Year! Cheers...

[@dugganwoodworks]

Learning first aid and how to use the equipment is so important! I've got that stuff too inmy woodshed. The class I took was 8 hours, but certainly worth it. So good to see you're safety conscious. Stay safe!

[@aqter7911]

Congrats on 100K Plus Viewers!! Hope this Grows! Y’all work so Hard! The Maintenance Shop looks neat and organized! Mark of someone whole believes in the whole Quality/Safety Concept. Shout from North Alabama

[@apollomoon1]

Another good video Emerald. Not sure I’ve seen such an honest approach to creating these vids before I found this site. You never seem to hide or embellish anything you’re presenting. Very straightforward which is rare and refreshing. If you’re satisfied with the safety measures you use then who am I to make comment or suggestion. Keep up the good work and stay safe. Thanks

[@secondcreekworkshop3908]

We need a video of that white Ram in the background, 3/4 or 1 ton regular cab longbed 4x4, pure heaven.

[@profdave2861]

While I’m repeating what has already been said by others, I think it’s worth saying again since the topic of the video is safety. If you really want to follow safe practice around a sawmill, you should have eye protection in the vicinity of the mill at all times. We see that you wear ear protection, but your eyes need it too. Also, when working around any kind of rotating or moving equipment, your hair and any other “dangly” things like clothing ties (eg hoodie neck or waist laces) should ALWAYS be tied back. That is standard procedure in industry, and it only takes a split second for a lock of hair or a piece of loose clothing to get caught in machinery. The results can be devastating. While you, your sisters, and even your mom clearly love to wear your hair down, please, for the sake of safety, tie it back around your equipment.

[@danj8404]

Agree fully on all of this. I have spent time with blind people (from birth not an accident) and they have a pretty rough life even living in a major city.

[@kevincolleenflynn1928]

I was going to make the same point as Prof Dave, long loose hair and machinery do not mix.

[@earldean4858]

Greaat Video. And you are so very right about keeping guards in place at all times, Hope your arm gets better! keep up the good work!

[@keithbennett5519]

Very amazing video Emerald and Jade and stay safe u all

[@jamielancaster01]

CONGRATS🎉🎉🎉 your over 100k subscribers! Keep up the excellent work!

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

Thank you 🙏

[@thecanadiantradesman7916]

I find that the best judge of safe work practices are the one performing the work. Everyone has a different approach and amount of awareness. Some feel some things are absolutely a no no and others not even consider it. Stay safe and until it happens to you or someone close you'll never know if it was something that you need to implement as a rule to follow or a rule to be just aware of. Thanks for keeping the videos coming, it's something I've wanted to do but never seem to have the time for

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

Thank you, I agree, everyone has a different approach and amount of awareness.

[@gordbaker896]

The ones performing the work are NOT the best judges of Safety.

[@patrickshull4462]

So until you have personally crashed your car into a telephone pole or watched a friend be thrown through a windshield, you will never know if wearing seatbelts is a rule to follow, or just a rule to be aware of? Can you say Darwin Award?

[@thecanadiantradesman7916]

@@patrickshull4462 a troll in every corner isn't there.

[@thecanadiantradesman7916]

@@patrickshull4462 you probably bubble wrap the corners on your kitchen table

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good afternoon Emerald - and of course Happy New Year!! Glad to see you're staying safe out there!!

[@brucec2635]

NO backing up. Best safety advice there is. God Bless and enjoy the work.

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

Thanks 🙏 👍

[@tailher1]

You are on it. Good for u.

[@guillermodelnoche]

Add wound seal powder to your kit. It instantly coagulates the blood and makes a bulletproof coating that falls off when completely healed. It saved my wife from the E.R. and stitches from a kitchen tool with a super sharp blade taking a piece of her thumb.

[@morgansword]

The course your going to take is a no fail course. Its required to have someone on the job site with patch you recieve at the end of this course. The initials escape my memory ... if over so many employees are on a site, like even grocery stores have this. I really found it a fun course, I was the only male person in the course and giving chest palpation looked quite fun... the ladies relaxed once they realize no man is going to rip a blouse off and apply the paddles for the shocking of the heart...... just too many years have gone by since I did take the course.... I in fact took it over after a few years went by as a refresher course. Your going to take a test at the end and its quite thorough so be aware its no joke.. I hope you enjoy and learn a lot... I suggest that at least two of you take this because if the person with the certification is ill, its a violation to not have someone. I am not sure your company is required as your small compared to many but it is the best thing that you will ever take. I have person stories on how important it has been for me

[@floydreed8777]

Awesome video Emerald you seem to know what you're doing which is good you're a very good speaker I love watching your guys's videos and the safety one awesome yeah especially the guards on the machines I've seen that many places I've worked and OSHA has shed a lot of the places down because of the guards not being on they're being fined and shut down in many cases but I love watching your videos you girls doing awesome job your dad's taught you well as well as your mom I like seeing all of you girls and your brothers working stay safe have a good day and I'll be looking forward to your next video

[@theStepFamm]

i like the way you say log yard.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Pennsylvania twang. 😉😄

[@bobdenk6944]

Big fan of your channel. Been subscribed for a long time now. This video in particular I totally relate to. I am not in the logging industry (but love your videos, totally enjoy experiencing your side of life). I am in the steel industry. I work in a steel mill. Nucor Steel, Kankakee, IL. Safety is our number one focus. We don't just talk about it; it is our culture. We have mandatory monthly safety exams that ARE NOT OPTIONAL that must be pasted. They cover all the various safety topics (and more) you covered in this video. Excellent video topic.

[@boogboog8097]

First aid knowledge is great, seems a tourniquet saved the life of that movie guy Jeremy Renner who got hurt yesterday.

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Emerald and Jade, Great video talking about safety. Better to prevent an accident than deal with one afterwards. Hope your finger is healing well, Emerald. You and your family stay safe.

[@pietrobellai3917]

You should get a Health and safety professional to perform an inspection/audit of your operation and come up with recommendations and safety procedures. Once you get the recommendations go can choose to follow them or not. Reality is that as you grow you will have employees you must ensure to adequately protect them at all times.

[@neilgourlay7538]

Hi Ladies, thanks very much for the time and effort all of you put into the videos. Glad to see that your strict on replacing the guards on the equipment each time, my father lost three fingers working with equipment that the guard had been removed and not replaced. On a side note on safety, I’m working through your old videos and saw the one where you hit a nail in a log and damaged / destroyed the blade, I don’t know if it is still common practice here or not in the mills but they used to run a cheap metal detector over the logs prior to sawing. Whether it’s worth it for you or not I don’t know. Down here in the South West or Western Australia it was done because certain groups of people a few decades ago thought it was a good idea to spike trees with metal rods, they were caught by both the police a some of the gentlemen working in the timber industry and the error of their ways was explained to them. The guys in the timber industry down here are very polite and persuasive and it stopped immediately but it is still unknown how many trees are out there still with metal rods in them. My late uncle showed me on a visit to a local mill in Collie where a four foot circular saw had hit a rod and shattered, one piece fly across the mill and imbedded itself in the wall and another flew through the roof and landed in the yard about 50 yards away. The piece in the wall, about a square foot of it was I believe left there with a cage around it and it was one of the first things new staff were shown. Like your comment Emerald about not being made of sugar stepping out into the rain. Stay safe and all the best to you and all of your family.

[@tehhasrussian5714]

Thank you, beauty, for an interesting video! HAPPY NEW YEAR! 😇😇😇🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏

[@greggrondin3034]

Stay safe ladies

[@gowest19]

Thangs for the look inside your safety prepare.A happy new year for all of you from germany.

[@nickbalzer9783]

I love your family's togetherness! But in agreement with the last guy I got my Big Ole Red Beard wound up in a Drill cleaning an Oil Cooler ! NFGAA!!! Please keep everything tied back! It hurts like a SOB. And takes forever to regrow! Love watching your family's yard ,just stay safe!!a

[@David-dd7qe]

Good update! Thank you! Take care

[@williamburke1882]

Thanks again, good job and stay safely.

[@Joel-Cares-4-you]

Thank you for keeping it real and true.. I hate people who lies and fake stuff.. I enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work. And thank u for doing a daily video each time. I look forward to seeing the next video.. if I can give u ideas for future video I'm happy to do so

[@davidcurran3443]

Check with your local Fire Department, Ambulance Company/Emergency Medical Service provider or Schools. In most places, one or a combinations of these agencies give First Aid classes. In most cases, theses classes are free.

[@bdickinson6751]

Safety begins with awareness and preparedness. Hope a lesson on how to use what is in that first aid kit is in the near future. Take care and God bless.

[@scotttaylor8498]

You talk about safety and I'm not trying to be sarcastic or mean to you you're very nice and you guys are very professional. Were you not being safe when you hurt your finger?

[@rcman75]

Great content thank you so much for sharing it would be cool to see the first aid tanning and maybe even blade changing on the mill.

[@marceldarin4511]

Wishing you (and everybody) for 2023: Not too much or to less rain No burning forest No flat tires No knots in your shoe-laces a hat or an umbrella when you need one good health or get well soon good luck 👍

[@keylargo2001]

One of the thing you might want to consider towards safety is wearing safety vest. Were I work we have a standing rule that you will wear a vest or hi -vis garment such as winter coats or T shirts with reflective strips on them. We have 35 workers on the property and 18 construction trucks. Wearing the vest shows the general public coming into the yard indicates who works there. We have a color system. The drivers and laborers wear yellow those that are involved in operations wear orange. I operate the loader and I'm in charge of stock and the yard. But I also also drive truck if needed so I have 2 vest both orange and yellow depending on my job for the day.

[@timothyadams1844]

Love you're videos keep them coming. Be safe. 👍

[@austinmetro6317]

Stay safe. Good video!

[@brucearney9536]

Stay safe and dry ! 👍

[@d.t.4523]

Safety is always first. Be careful. Good luck and stay dry.

[@fredericktownhomestead8094]

I hope to come see the log yard on Friday.

[@jamesspash5561]

Regular Safety training is required at my place of employment. I'm not a first responder at all. But I have run across a few MVA's in my life. While others were excited to help the occupants out of a car, your safety training will kick in. "WHOA! do not move them, the professionals are a few seconds away, lets wait for them". No hero here, but sometimes someone has to calm the excited folks down that only want to help. Repeated Safety training works!!!!!!! The last one was a tractor trailer truck loaded with chips that rolled over. The driver climbed out and we made sure he was coherent and not seriously injured while watching him for issued for head injury or bleeding.

[@jamesspash5561]

Re first aid kits. Check with your local fire dept or chamber of commerce. First aid/CPR classes are all the time and free. Might never be needed, but nice to have the training. Yearly refreshers also. Check with you underwriters, you may get a discount for having the training.

[@erictaylor5462]

I once witnessed a terrible accident a motorcycle highway patrolman had. I was behind the cop and the cop was behind a truck hauling fire wood (not one of yours, unless you were in California in the late 80's or early 90's). A piece of firewood fell out of the truck and the cop couldn't avoid hitting it. It launched him may 10 or 15 feet into the air and he came down on one leg, then fell onto his arm. and he was still going 60 MPH. I used the radio on his bike to call for help then went to the cop. He'd broken his leg and his arm and was in pretty bad shape. He was trying to get up so I told him to just lay still and do whatever he tells accident victims to do. Then I had him tell me how to get to his first aid kit, But by the time I got back to the cop help was already arriving. It's amazing how quickly the cops show up if you say "Officer down" on a police radio. After that I got a first aid kit for my car.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Great video. Accidents do happen. Please give us an update on your right arm/hand condition. God bless.

[@sylviodante619]

Happy new year to you all. While we’re on the subject of safety. What happened to your right hand index finger???? Stay safe Stay strong

[@gordbaker896]

Great Video. Well done Nurse Jade! Several things were omitted. Everyone should wear Safety glasses or Shields when around operating equipment. Getting a face full of hot hydraulic oil from a burst hose is not something you will soon forget. Everyone working there should wear Safety Footwear. Long hair is especially dangerous around moving equipment. It should be tied up and/or under a sweater or vest. You should never store Fuels of any kind indoors. Among other things it will invalidate your Insurance. I have only seen 1 Fire Extinguisher on site or equipment. Perhaps I just missed them. Gloves where appropriate will save some skin but that is a personal Choice. No rings, loose clothing or neck chains/bracelets allowed. Hold and Document Monthly Safety Meetings. Dedicate a Safety Officer who keeps written records of weekly/daily checks. All supplied Guards and Shields for equipment must be kept in place. Appropriate signage must be in place and customers must remain outside visible boundaries. It is a long list Sugar! Would wearing Gloves protected your hands? I hope everyone of your employees from Boss down read these comments.

[@williamfleaher5834]

I had an accident with my 2 fingers on my left hand working in a lumberyard!!! Took me a month 2 heal!!🚴‍♂🚴‍♂🚴‍♂

[@hartshut]

I’m sure I’m not the only one but I’ve noticed you’ve been hiding your right hand. Did you get injured?

[@ericcorse]

I have a hard time not believing Emerald and Jade aren't made of sugar, excellent video.

[@charlesb4267]

Oh I think there is some spice mixed in as well LOL

[@johnnyhighwoods1780]

Good video and you didnt melt! Safety first! 😎 Couple things that caught my attention for future videos,... Blade handling and sharpening. Do you sharpen your blades or send them out? Sharpening vid would be cool. If not who do you send your blades to, l would send mine to your people to help in their business. Second, it looks like you have a solar kiln set up. That would also be a great video on construction of building and materials used and its operation/performance. Thanks again for you great content from a fellow Sawyer . Our first resident in our town was a Dutch sawyer 1651 and thats our Schools nickname the Saugerties Sawyers. always, farmer john