Examine lumber

The process of examining lumber on tables, moving belts, and chain conveyors to visually check for knots, holes, splits, and other possible defects.

scrutinize lumber
analyse lumber
examining lumber

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Examine lumber is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Lumber grader: Lumber graders inspect lumber, or wood cut into planks. They test the lumber, look for irregularities and grade the wood based on quality and desirability of the pattern.

Examine lumber is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Examine lumber – ESCO