OUR HERITAGE

(Continued from page 59) facturers, cabinet shops, fence contractors, carpenters, architects, draftsmen, forestry service, sales and purchasing at mill, wholesale/ broker and retail level, newspapers, box and packaging plants, maga- zines, and, yes, even waterbed manufacturers.

When the horizons of learning are unattainable in a man's lifetime, is it any wonder that we who love it find it interesting, involving and intriguing. Each day presents new challenges and new frontiers and the pioneer days have just begun.

It's an alarming statistic that many of the young people who come into the business become experts in a few weeks or months. This observer would be terribly suspect of that rating even if the time involved were several years, or even decades.

It would be most difficult to find a business where the competition was keener and yet the alliances more closely knit. Many, or most, for that matter, of the friends we have are those we have acquired in our day-to-day, eight-to-five vocations.

There are no diplomas issued in our line of work because the degrees keep coming day by day, one by one, as we learn new facets. new fields.

Since one can't learn by books or by a formal education, one must assume that the bulk of the learning process would have to come from experience and, as some sage might say, "You can't buy experience but there surely is no law that says you can't borrow from it."

It's amazing how many men we've met in our lifeiime who were more than willing to share their knowledge (at no charge) for. after all, there is virtually no other direct way for them to leave their heritage.

Forest History in Action

"Environmental Changes in the Great Lakes Forest," a symposium, was held recently in Madison, Wi., home of the U.S. Forest Products Lab., by the Forest History Society, based in Santa Cruz. Ca.

The meetings and lectures considered the ecological and institutional changes in the forest environment of the Upper Great Lakes region, which includes

Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and adjacent areas of Ontario. Canada.

The Forest History Society is an active, broad-based organization that has a record ofpresenting publications, studies and seminars that have proven of value not only to the historian but to active members ofthe forest products industry. Persons interested in membership information should write or call the Forest History Society, Inc., 109 Coral St., Santa Cruz, Ca., 95060; Q08) 426-3770.

Brainstorming A Solution

Brainstorming, rapid production of ideas by a group of people, is a useful way to solve a specific problem.

The technique, although simplg is best employed when ground rules are established for participants. These include no criticism of anv idea by anyone, listing all ideas', free-wheeling with the more, the better philosophy, building on ideas of others, improving, combining.

Although individual ideas are often not practical, even weak ideas can trigger responses that are productive.

Fire Protection

(Continued from page 36) system. However, it should be noted that this program was undertaken after a fire partially destroyed their complex.

What is needed to upgrade lumber facility fire protection? First, management must become and remain involved. They must decide to analyze their facility constantly and determine areas requiring additional fi re protection measures, effectively deploying protective equipment in these areas, and must educate all employees on fire prevention measures. The few hours spent in accomplishing this may well have its rewards if their acts one day prevent or control a potentially devastating fire.

Several aspects should be addressed in reviewing fire prevention at lumber facilities beyond basic inspection and fire suppression/detection equipment. Policies, procedures, and general protection measures all play an important role in fire protection, including: tr providing a functional fire brigade. tr enact and restrict smoking controls. tr hold employee fire prevention education sessions. tr conduct periodic fire and safety inspections.

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Fire Protection Inspection Sheet

(Conduct at least once monthly - Note unsatisfactory items only) (File for insurance and fire department review)

AREA/ CORRECTIONLOCATION MADE

A defined, scheduled inspection program should be provided by in-house personnel to identify potential hazards requiring attention/correction' The inspection program will itefine what to check. who will do it. at what frequency, and with-whlt follow-up. A manager's signature will place responsibility and accountability to ensure that the program is carried out.

Sierra Pacific Industries

9 Northern Galifornia Manufacturing Centers

Douglas Fir, Incense Cedar, Ponderosa Pine, Sugar Pine, and White Fir. Green & Kiln Dried.

MOULDINGS:

LUMBER SALES:

Chico Ca. (916) 895-3i111

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Reddfng, Ca. (916) 2758812

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