Use this guide to manage risks to workers in cable logging operations.  

Cable logging is a method of extracting timber or yarding system using a stationary machine.  

This guide is part of a collection of guides on: 

• forestry operations  

• coupe and harvesting site access and preparation 

• timber harvesting operations 

• log landings 

• log extraction 

• loading, transporting and unloading logs 

• infield processing of forest products 

• plant and equipment for forestry operations 

• general hazards in forestry operations.