Safety Inspection of Coupe Operations - V5 (Forico)

• Site conducted

  Select

• Contractor

• Person in Charge

• Company Forester

• Conducted on

  Date

• Coupe No.

• Land Owner

• FPP No.

• Name of people conducting the Inspection

• Bush Boss

  Sign

• BR & KF Muskett and Sons Forester or Assessor

  Sign

• Date of Previous Inspection

  Date
• Location
  Address

• All outstanding issues closed out from previous inspection:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If No, explanation as to why actions not completed, and time to completion:

1. Name (of all contractor's employees, sub-contractors and truck drivers on site at the time of the inspection)

• Name

• Signed Coupe Safety Plan

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Inducted into Contractors SMS & FSC

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• First Aid

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Inducted into EMS

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Basic Forest Practices Training

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Hi Vis Clothing Being Worn

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Hi Vis Clothing In Satisfactory Condition

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Helmet Being Worn

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Helmet In Satisfactory Condition

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Helmet < 3 years old / webbing < 2 years old

• Safety Boots Being Worn

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Tread in Good Condition

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Sprigged

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Hearing Protection In Possession

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Hearing Protection In Satisfactory Condition

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Hearing Protection Worn While operating Equipment

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Eye Protection In Possession

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Eye Protection In Satisfactory Condition

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Eye Protection Worn as Required

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Manual Falling or Chainsaw work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leg Protection In Possession

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Leg Protection In Satisfactory Condition

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Leg Protection Worn when Required

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

1a. Operator Licensing

• Name

• FOLS Certification Number (If the person is undergoing training, then the name of the person supervising the training is to also be noted).

• Is FOLS Certification date current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excavator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Skidder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dozer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Faller

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Log Classifier

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bush Fire Awareness

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Weather Evaluation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forest Practices Code

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bush Boss

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chainsaw Operator - Crosscutting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Felling Machine Harvester

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Felling Machine Feller Buncher

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forwarder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All training records up to date in Contractors Safety Management System

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any corrective actions required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. General

• Have any additional hazards to the initial FOS plan been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the FOS plan been updated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FOS plan must be updated as new risks are identified and control measures put in place.

• First aid kit on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Defibrillator on site and checked monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Defibrillator to be undamaged and monthly checklist completed.

• Person in Charge (Bush Boss) allocated and is full time on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The employer shall nominate in writing an "accountable person" for each operation and this must be notified to all on-site workers. The nominated person accepts this responsibility in writing to the employer.

• Location of Emergency Meeting Point clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• To be prominently displayed and known by all employees. All on-site workers must be inducted to the EMP procedure.

• Nearest mobile phone reception point, and UHF channel used on coupe known?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile phone reception point listed in FOS Plan. UHF channel on Site Entry sign.

• Emergency telephone numbers listed at the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All on-site workers must be inducted into the EMP procedure & know to call 000 or 112.

• Copy of Safety Management System on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copy of SMS kept at coupe. All employees have access to and know location of SMS.

• Is all machinery being used within manufacturer's specifications on this coupe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consider capacity in relationship to tree size and topography in current operating areas.

• Safety meeting conducted at least every month?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of last meeting?

  Date

• Safety meeting to be held at least monthly. Notes kept on discussion points & attendees.

• Is crib facility/ vehicle turning bay parking areas and landing free from hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Consider all potential hazards including hazardous trees. Refer to Forest Safety Code for definition of hazardous trees.

• Facilities adequate for night work?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• If work takes place after dark then appropriate, artificial lighting must be supplied.

3. Entrance to work site and roads

• Is signage displayed at entrance to operation in accordance with the Forest Safety Code?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Meets requirements defined in agreement for the supply of wood. Discuss with employees and confirm it is being followed including visitors to the site.

• Road into the coupe maintained to a standard that is fit for purpose?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Consider surface condition, gravel thickness and strength of shoulders.

4. Landing

• Does the layout of the landing allow for clear separation of personnel on the ground and machinery entering / operating in the landing area?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• A plan to be developed for all landings. Plan to address items noted in Forest Safety Code.

• Are the log stacks stable?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Inspect stacks for height, location and stability. Compare with plan and make judgement.

• Has a safe stump area been designated?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Separated from machine operating area. Compare with plan and make judgement.

• Is the landing tidy and clear of debris?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Inspect and make judgement.

• Is the safest method for sawlog measurement being used?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Inspect the landing where a notched log, cradle or similar must be used.

• Is there safe access to the landing for the truck driver, etc.

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Path to be identified and in appropriate location. Risk of slipping minimised.

• Is all required fire fighting equipment at the landing and in good working condition?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Refer to required equipment as identified by the Forest Industry Fire Prevention Committee's annual update.

5. Snig Tracks

• Are the snig tracks and surrounds free of all hazards?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Conduct a risk assessment of snig tracks, taking special note of root systems of standing tree.

6. Falling Area

• Are trees being felled using the safest techniques appropriate for the job?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Inspect recently felled trees. Standards defined in AS2727 Guide to safe Working Practices.

• Does the faller have 2 way radio communications and knows its use?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Faller to communicate with coupe personnel at least every 30 minutes. Discuss with faller.

• Is the faller carrying wedges, an axe, large wound dressing and is fire suppression equipment available?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Is the faller working to a plan?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Has manual tree falling occurred at anytime during the previous 4 weeks?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• If Yes, then please complete and attach an audit of the faller using the Forestworks Monthly Manual Faller Audit, www.forestworks.com.au/topics/7190.html

7. Mobile Equipment

• Machine

  Select Forwarder Harvester Feller Buncher Loader Skidder Excavator

  • Forwarder
  • Harvester
  • Feller Buncher
  • Loader
  • Skidder
  • Excavator

• Fire extinguisher present and charged?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Automatic fire extinguisher equipment installed and charged?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Identification tag on OPS / FOPS / ROPS?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• OPS / FOPS / ROPS in satisfactory condition?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• No cracked welds, distorted bars or broken, loose or missing bolts.

• Boom and clevis free from cracks? (for excavators, harvesters, processors).

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Conduct a visual inspection.

• All windows guarded / appropriately fitted with polycarbonate sheet and free from cracks?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Required for machines operating away from landing. WST Safety Bulletin 33.

• Have all required modifications, as advised by the manufacturer, been completed accordingly?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Modifications to machine and attachments have been made in accordance to manufacturer's advice(s).

• Emergency escape(s) operable?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• 1 mandatory, 2 recommended. Note the date they were last tested.

• UHF radio installed and working?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Mandatory for all equipment used for tree felling.

• Cabin free from loose objects? Cabin clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loose objects can become a "missile" if the machine rolls over.

• Seat belt fitted and operable?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Inspect and test.

• Seat belt always worn by the operator?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Mandatory. Ask the operator if he always wears.

• Pre-start inspection book completed?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Manufacturer's recommendations to be followed. Inspect book.

• Foot tread surfaces in good condition? Hand grips in good condition?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Foot placement points for getting on/off to be of high friction material and not worn / rounded.

• Brakes operational and effective?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Test / discuss with operator.

• Operator controls clearly labelled?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Inspect and make judgement.

• All lights working?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Test / discuss with operator.

• Isolation system operable?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Test / discuss with operator.

• Grouser plates in good condition?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Inspect and discuss with operator. (for tracked mobile equipment).

9. Chainsaw

• Make

• Model

• Age

• Chain catcher in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chainsaws to meet requirements of AS 2726.1 Chainsaws - Safety requirements

• Chain brake operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operated by front guard and manually. Stops chain when activated.

• Approved muffler fitted and operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintained to manufacturer's recommendations.

• Interlocking throttle lock out operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• To prevent accidental engagement of throttle. Must be deactivated before trigger is engaged.

• Anti-vibration dampening in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect for breakage and wear or deterioration of mounting material.

• Are observed starting procedures OK?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operated according to AS 2727 Chainsaws - Guide to safe working practices.

• Fuel container in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Container to be an approved type.