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OPL: Qualification Requirements
Sustainable and Educated
Associated Oregon Loggers ensures that Oregon's forest operators maintain compliance with landowners and regulations. Although the OPL program is voluntary, the value of becoming qualified and working in a sustainable way ensures this valuable resource is protected now and into the future. Starting in 2023 the OPL program is getting a major overhaul. Over the 27 years of its existence, the OPL program has evolved and remained relevant and of value to ensure that operators and landowners know they can expect. The revised OPL qualification aligns with standards of the internationally recognized standards expected by the SFI. This is a set of standards which is recognized to ensure that all operators uphold the same standards of excellence. OPL Program
AOL Membership
Associated Oregon Loggers requires that to be OPL Qualified, a company must be a member in good standing. AOL member must employ a Qualified Professional to be OPL Qualified. At Least One Qualified Professional
Every OPL Company must have at least one OPL Qualified Professional. Build Your Bench
AOL is offering Supervisor training as part of the OPL program. This Onsite Supervisor role is intended to provide eyes and ears of trained individuals on worksites. OPL Overview
The 2023 revision aligns Oregon's standards with our regional partners in Washington, Idaho and Montana. Associated Oregon Loggers will provide core courses at least 2 time per year so that there are enough opportunities for individuals to become Qualified. All OPL Qualified Individuals and companies must complete First and CPR as required by OSHA regulations. That part of the what is required for OPL qualification (as before) and is not part of what AOL will provide. The expanded education opportunities include updated Core Courses Qualified Professional (OP-QP) and a new Onsite Supervisor (OPL-OS) curriculum. The Qualified Professional core courses will cover the following topics through four one day seminars: The Onsite Supervisor curriculum will cover the following topics during a one day seminar:
Calendar of Upcoming OPL Courses & Qualified Continuing Education Event Calendar |
