Logging Equipment: Introduction To Exposures & Values-Logging Equipment: Introduction To Exposures & Values

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Video Summary

In today's webinar on logging equipment, Jeff Vaughn provided valuable insights into the industry, focusing on the equipment used and the associated risks. He discussed the importance of maintenance and routine inspections to prevent fires, especially in high-risk units like feller bunchers and skidders. Jeff emphasized the need for proper maintenance to avoid fire losses and potential damages. Various trade shows and TV shows like "Axeman" and "Swamp Loggers" were mentioned for a deeper understanding of the logging industry. Jeff also highlighted the regional differences in equipment preferences and operations, such as in the Southeast, Northeast, and Pacific Northwest regions. The impact of COVID-19 on the industry was discussed, with some delays in equipment repairs due to supply chain disruptions. Overall, the webinar provided a comprehensive overview of logging equipment, risks, and strategies for mitigating losses, including the importance of routine maintenance and effective loss control measures.

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Logging equipment is a niche class with potentially high risk and high values. Exposures vary by regions of the country. This webinar focuses on:

U.S. Timber Producing Regions
Equipment Types and Values
Logging/Lumbering Production Chain
High Exposures: Fire and Physical Damage
Loss Control

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Module Contractors Equipment

Keywords

logging equipment

Jeff Vaughn

maintenance

routine inspections

fires

feller bunchers

skidders

trade shows

Axeman

Swamp Loggers