DNR Volunteer Work

[et1]

So everyone knows, as of Tuesday the 14th, the DNR has reversed themselves on Volunteer's using any type of equipment. It is now OK for volunteers to use equipment at work parties. You will need to have a TSA, Task Safety Awareness, document reviewed and signed by you and DNR. This was stated at the Walker Valley Focus Group Meeting by the DNR. This supposed to happen state wide for all DNR areas.

 

[pokey]

So how do we get this TSA form ?

 

[zukkev]

Thanks Ed for relaying the info...I believe the forms will be brought by DNR as needed Jim...

 

[nowires]

Nice

 

[Anthony1]

So your saying volunteer's can now use dumb trucks and large excavator's?

 

[zukkev]

Whatever they use for volunteer work, they have a form that must be filled out and signed by both DNR and the equipment user (whether it's a volunteer, or a paid employee by a business)---be it a mini or fullsize excavator, dump truck, material-moving trailer/machine, etc...

 

[Anthony1]

Interesting.

 

[zukkev]

This is what I understand based on some personal experience just prior to the cease operation order this spring/summer...They had just implimented this very form, and soon after they ceased use of motorized/wheeled equipment.
Personally I think the reason for the re-implenting of machine use was the HUGE drop/ near stop in volunteer hours after the original order--they realized they shot themselves in the foot...

 

[crash2]

Glad to see they finally got something figured out...

 

[ain'tstuckjustresting]

From what I was told, there was an accident that caused the whole thing. The stupid thing is that it was a DNR employee that was involved not a volunteer. Typical govt bullshit.

 

[zukkev]

From what I was told, there was an accident that caused the whole thing. The stupid thing is that it was a DNR employee that was involved not a volunteer. Typical govt bullshit.

You'd be correct on both accounts Chad!!!
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