Occupational safety and health checklists for specific forestry tasks

• Author: International Labour Organization
• Pages: 50-50

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Annex 4

Occupational safety and health checklists for specific

forestry tasks

Example 1. Motor-manual felling with a chain saw

Checklist item Inspectors’ comments

1. Work methods

1.1. Correct worksite planning

1.2. Directional felling

2. Operators

2.1. Correct training/instruction in felling, cross-cutting,

de-branching

2.2. Awareness of risks and their prevention

2.3. Attitude to safe work

2.4. Competence in special situations (e.g. hung-up trees, bad

weather conditions)

3. Chainsaws

3.1. Adequate safety features: chain brake, chain catcher,

rear-handle guard, throttle control lockout, anti-vibration

devices, exhaust system, guide-bar cover.

4. Tools and equipment

4.1. Fuel/chain container

4.2. Maintenance tools

4.3. Hooks/tongs for wood handling

4.4. Axe (if necessary)

4.5. Availability of machinery for timber extraction

4.6. First-aid equipment

5. PPE and appropriate work clothing

5.1. Helmet with ear defenders and eye protection

5.2. Safety boots

5.3. Leg protection

5.4. Visible jacket

5.5. Gloves

6. Organization of work

6.1. Length of working day

6.2. Communication and supervision (including emergency

contact procedures)

6.3. Travel to worksite