Skidwork

1. Hi Viz helmet

1b. Leg protection

1d. Approved safety standard steel cap boots Class 3 for winter months

1e. Grade 5 ear muffs hygiene kit eye protection

1f. Hammer and wedge on person

1g. Carrying sufficient hydration supply

1h. Qualified for task

2. Communicates to machine operators

2a. Stays clear of danger zones

2b. Carries chainsaw safely

2c. Radio communication (hand held) on skid worker/s

2d. Safe zone clearly identified

2e. Does not operate saw within 2m of any person

3. Chain brake functions correctly

3a. Mitt laced correctly, Thumb correctly wrapped around handle when cutting.

3b. Chain catch device in place and functional

3c. Rear Hand guard

3d. Throttle lockout functions correctly

3e. Ignition switch functions correctly

3f. Spark arrestor

3g. Anti vibration mounts

3h. handle bar secure

3i. Fuel containers compliant

3j. Chainsaws started >3m away from fuelling site

3k. No missing or loose parts

4. Logs are laid on non sloping bearers with adequate spacing between stems

4a. Anticipates hazards does not linger in work area

4b. Correct cross cutting method used

4c. uses chainsaw from the ground and not up on stacks

4d. Aware of risk of logs rolling or moving

4e. Communicates with other workers

4f. Processing in an appropriate relation to fleeting process/machine type

4g. Good body position to counter reactive forces

4h. Good de-limbing technique demonstrated

4J. Knows and uses safe zone