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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
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Auditee
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Others Present
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Notes 1. Record compliance or non compliance. If item is not considered relevant, mark N?A and the reason for this 2. This audit covers levels 1, 2 and 3 qualifications. Where a person does not have a higher level qualification, mark the relevant sections as N/A
Preparation
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4.3 If warm, staert chainsaw either on ground or between legs
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4.4 Maintain limits of approach where relevant
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4.5 Good balance, stance
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4.6 Correct thumb position
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4.7 Surrounding area clear of hazards
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4.8 Correct use of chain brake
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4.9 Cut uphill of timber when on steep terrain
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4.10 Never cut above shoulder
5. PRUNING (as per AS4373 pruning of amenity trees)
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5.1 Aware of the relevant Australian strandard
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5.2 Use appropriate technique eg Three Cut Method
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5.3 Ensure correct identification of<br>- Collars<br>- Branch Bark Risge (BBR)<br>- Stem Branch Ridge (SBR)
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5.4 Use correct angled method
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5.5 Never flush cut
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5.6 Never leave stubs
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5.7 Never damage collars
6. FINISHED PRODUCT
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6.1 Clearances achieved
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6.2 Cuts correct
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6.3 Directional pruning achieved
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1.1 Additional personnel procedure followed for auditor
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6.4 Try to achieve a well balanced canopy
7. LEVEL 1 TECHNIQUES (CROSS CUTTING)
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7.1 Identify compression and tension in the timber
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7.2 Dogs up against wood
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7.3 Cut a peak revs
8. FELLING PREPARATION (LEVELS 2&3)
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8.1 Chainsaw has sufficient fuel to complete task
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8.2 Rigging and felling equipment in good condition
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8.3 Determine safe direction of fall clear of obstacles and powerlines
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8.4 Carry out visual tree assessment (VTA)
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8.5 Complete hazard assessment of tree surround and weather conditions eg wind
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8.6 If tree unsafe to fell leave for de-crowning
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8.7 Attach pull rope and anchor rope if required
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8.8 Pull rope is placed in the correct position in the tree (approx 2/3 to 3/4 height)
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8.9 Anchor rope is in correct position (at 90 degree to conductors and 2/3 height)
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8.10 Determine controls required for security of site
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8.11 2 x tree exclusion zone eg signage/observers
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8.12 Work area around tree is clear of debris
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8.13 Faller has two clear and safe escape routes at 45 degrees away from opposite direction of fall
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8.14 Communication method agreed with observer
9. SCARF CUT (LEVELS 2 & 3)
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9.1 Clean cut extending 1/4 to 1/3 into diameter of trunk
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9.2 Scarf opening between 45 degrees and 90 degrees
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9.3 Top and bottom scarf cuts meet cleanly without overcutting
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9.4 Scarf in line with intended direction of fall (use falling sights)
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1.2 Chainsaw qualificationsheld. Write in level of qualification.<br>Note this will determine which sections of the audit are relevant
10. BACK CUTS (LEVELS 2&3)
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10.1 Level with appropriate step
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10.2 Hinge wood minimum width 10% diameter
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10.3 Hinge wood distribution is appropriate for felling operation
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1.3 Operator familiar with HAC powered hand held equipment and HAC fuelling
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1.4 Operator aware that all incidents to be reported to supervisor
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1.5 Plant safety checklist completed fully and appropriately
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1.6 Woksite risk assessment completed fully and appropriately
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1.7 Person in charge of site known by operator. Write in name
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1.8 Fuels and oils to be kept in clearly marked containers
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1.9 Chainsaw to be fuelled in clear surroundings
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1.10 Warm up and stretching completed before commencing work
2. PPE (refer to minimum requirements in Crew Manual)
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2.1 PPE available and being worn
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2.2 Hearing Protection<br>- Individual issue<br>- Plugs to be used only once<br>- Ear muffs to be regularly inspected including inside cushion<br>- Ear muffs structurally sound<br>- Ear muffs should be HD (chainsaw and chipper)
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2.3 Hard hats in date ie 2 years from date of issue
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2.4 Steel capped boots - no steel showing
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2.5 Safety glasses labelled with AS/NZS 1337
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2.6 Chainsaw pants/chaps - no cuts
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2.7 All other PPE in good condition
3. CHAINSAW CONDITION
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3.1 Maintained and in good condition
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3.2 Safety devices are operational
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3.3 Cutting chain is sharp and tensioned correctly
4. GENERAL TECHNIQUES
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4.1 Inspect chainsaw prior to starting
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4.2 Start chainsaw on ground when cold
