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operator qualifications, skills and training
chainsaws
1 check fuel and bar oilprior to use
check barand chainconditionand tension
for warm starts, always startthe chainsaw on the groundor use the leg over technique
upon startup, applyrevs, check the chainbrake is working andconfirm bar lube application
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This guide sets out our minimum operational requirements for the use of any chainsaw and highlights key safety steps limited to the cross cutting and de-limbing of fallen or windblown trees - not felling. Use a qualified woodsman or approved subcontractor for; tree felling, working with large logs or working around power lines
The risk control plan and operator manual should also be referred to
- Only operate if trained and competent to do so - Fulton Hogan internal chainsaw training or an equivalent ..external training or industry qualification is required- Supervised use by a competent operator is permitted while ..under training
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We are always drug andalcohol free when working
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minimum PPE requirements additional PPE
based on risk assessment controls
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chaps mitt
consider anti-vibration gloveson longer jobs
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We would like to acknowledgethe contribution of the followingFulton Hogan staff in preparing
this quick guide
Paul Cox Eric Mace Ray Patrick
if walking a long distance turn the saw off.
... for short distances, brake the blade
service and clean the chainsaw,and apply bar guard prior to storage
make sure you have stable footing.
... keep chainsaw to the right-handside of your body
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... always cut below shoulder height
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compression
compression
tension
tension
5always cut the compressed side first and the tension or “stretched” side last to prevent pinching of the blade
9additional controls
continually monitor the risks and review and adjust the controls as needed for the duration of the work... know what to do in an emergency