McPherson Tree Care Hazard ID

• Date

  Date

• Site Foreman

• Location
  Address

• Job Number

• Job Description

• Job Allocations

• Received Induction to site - by Site Manager/Property Owner

• Signs/Cones/Barricades set up

• Traffic Controls in place

  Yes

  N/A

• Wind strength

  Safe

  At Risk

• Has Foreman assessed wind conditions and approved continuation of work (work must not commence without approval)

  Yes

  N/A

• Avoid work during high winds exceeding safe operational limits.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Use ropes or rigging to prevent uncontrolled movement.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Ensure safe exit paths in case of falling branches or trees.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Current or forecast weather conditions

  Select Rain Thunder/Lightening Fog/Low visibility High temperatures Low temperatures

  • Rain
  • Thunder/Lightening
  • Fog/Low visibility
  • High temperatures
  • Low temperatures

• Adverse weather conditions

  Safe

  At Risk

• Has Foreman assessed weather conditions and approved continuation of work (work must not commence without approval)

  Yes

  N/A

• Stop operations during heavy downpours to maintain visibility and footing.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Delay operations until visibility improves.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Stop work and seek shelter if thunderstorms are forecasted or present.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Provide ample drinking water, sunscreen, and enforce breaks in shaded areas

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

Site hazards identified

• Site Photo

  Media

• Dropzone

  Drawing

• Overhead lines

• Terrain

• Streams/Waterways

• Livestock/Animals/Pests

• Traffic

• Public/Pedestrians

• Buildings/Structures

• Other

Tree assessment

• Tree name/species

• Tree Photo

  Media

• Height (m)

• Dead/broken limbs

• Cracked/split trunks

• Heavy leaners/unstable tree

• Vines/interlocking branches

• Other

Emergency procedures

• Draw site plan

  Drawing

• First Aid Kit and Extinguishers available onsite

• First Aiders onsite

• Evacuation point

Prestart Sign Off

• Add signature

  Sign

• Add signature

  Sign

• Add signature

  Sign