Title Page
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Geographic location of audit
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Faller being audited:
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Auditor:
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Date:
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Project:
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Block (if applicable):
Rainfall shutdown criteria and other block related weather concerns
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Faller knows rainfall limits and weather concerns
Timber Type
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Old growth or second growth , average diameter, largest diameter felled
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General tree condition......% snags and danger trees, % windfalls
Ground conditions
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Rock bluffs, slide areas, ravines/ incised gullies
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Average slope
Audit terminology
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Pass - Pass
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N/A - not applicable
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NOB - not observed
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Fail - fail
PPE & Safety Tools
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Hard hat ( age ), ear muff condition, face screen condition
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Pressure band, whistle, gloves
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Hi-vis shirt & rain gear
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Approved saw-cut leg protection
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Road signs / access control
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Known emergency heli-landing?
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Caulk boots (sharp)
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Personal F.A. kit
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Pressure bandage
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2-way radio
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DT & trail ribbon
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Axe 3.5lb, 17" min handle length
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Back up axe - 3.5 lb with 17" min handle length...... if in old growth back up axe must have min 24" length handle
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3 wedges + 2 spares
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Wedges are dressed with no burrs
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Palm lock, chain brake, ignition switch
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Safe working distance
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Buddy system & checks
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Daily work plan signed off
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Medivac / ERP doc can be in paper or digital format - must be in close proximity as to allow for quick and easy reference.
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Map - can be paper or digital - must be in close proximity as to allow for timely reference
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First Aid Assessment & FA equipment
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What is a condition of upset?
Workmanship & Professional Practices
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Danger Trees: recorded, mapped, marked in field, NWZ installed, assessed prior to working in proximity
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Check, check, and re-check demonstrated
Faller Observations
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NOTE: Auditor is to be in a safe location which permits observation of faller's work practices
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Has faller conducted Site Hazard Assessment of his immediate work are prior to commencing falling activities?
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Falling plan verified with falling partner?
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10 minute flagged or cut trail to falling partner?
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Does faller assess tree condition prior to initiating falling cuts?
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Is Faller adequately clearing the stump?
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Use of face screen?
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Correct hand/ thumb position while using saw?
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Applies chain brake while walking but not actively cutting when saw is running?
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Use of axe / wedges - sets wedges before "driving" them with the axe
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Avoids excessive back barring?
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Knows procedures for overcoming various hazards
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Demonstrates procedure for dealing with limb tied trees, pushing trees to overcome a difficulty?
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Did faller mention the option of calling his partner over for advice and assistance in order to overcome a falling difficulty?
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Escape route used (+10ft/3m) cover?
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Buddy check at scheduled 30 minute intervals?
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After falling, does faller check canopy for overhead hazards, loose ground debris etc prior to bucking or falling next tree?
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Avoids excessive brushing of standing timber?
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Brushing-out around tree and escape trail adequately?
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Stump whiskers removed?
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Limbs cut flush (no pig ears)?
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Limbing technique
Timber Lay
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Matched cuts & dropped
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Butt defect addressed
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Weight card followed
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Working with the timber
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Avoids runaways
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Bucking to grade (card)
Helispots & Helipads
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Heli pad clear of obstructions and loose debris
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Trees-lines for overhead hazards?
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Built to SOPs & painted / numbered?
Stumps
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Observed stumps - photos required
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General observations regarding stump quality
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Photos taken
Other pertinent site observations
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Observed opportunities for improvement .....these are not safety violations but rather items that will improve the faller's work flow and processes
Corrective action plan for any noted deficiencies
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Observed deficiencies and associated corrective action & timeline
Signatures
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Faller Signature
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Faller's email
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Auditor Signature
