Protecting the Workforce Behind One of the World’s
Most Demanding Natural Resource Industries
From remote timberlands to high-volume paper mills, the forestry and paper products sector operates in rugged, high-risk environments where worker safety, physical fitness, and regulatory compliance are mission-critical. At CORE Occupational Medicine, we deliver occupational health services tailored to the physical demands, environmental exposures, and operational challenges of your industry.
Whether you manage logging crews, sawmill operations, or large-scale paper production, CORE helps you protect your most vital asset—your workforce.
Specialized Services for Forestry & Paper Operations
Pre-Employment &
Fit-for-Duty Exams
Assess physical readiness for strenuous tasks such as logging, machine operation, and material handling in variable terrain and conditions.
Hearing Conservation &
Audiometric Testing
Protect employees working in high-decibel environments like mills, chipping stations, and heavy-equipment zones.
Return-to-Work Exams &
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Ensure employees are safely re-integrated into physically demanding roles after illness or injury.
Respirator Medical Evaluations
& Fit Testing
Ensure compliance and protect workers exposed to airborne wood dust, solvents, chemicals, and pulping agents.
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Programs (DOT & Non-DOT)
Support safety-sensitive roles with compliant, company-tailored testing—pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return-to-duty.
Onsite & Mobile Medical Services
We bring care directly to logging camps, remote sites, or mill operations—reducing time off the job and keeping your operations efficient.
Hazardous Exposure Monitoring & Medical Surveillance
Track and manage long-term exposure risks to formaldehyde, diesel exhaust, noise, and caustic chemicals used in the processing and manufacturing of products.
TimeZero Injury Triage &
Nurse Case Management
Rapid clinical guidance following job site injuries to minimize downtime, reduce ER visits, and manage cases proactively.
Compliance & Regulatory Support
We help forestry and paper companies meet regulatory requirements across OSHA and EPA standards, including:
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 29 CFR 1910.95 – Hearing Conservation
- 29 CFR 1910.134 – Respiratory Protection
- Chemical and wood dust exposure surveillance
- EPA Pulp and Paper Effluent Guidelines – worker health protections
- Ergonomics and repetitive motion injury mitigation