Tree Cutting SHE Inspection

• Conducted on

  Date

• Work Pack Number

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Name of Operatives

• Initial Photos of site to show site set up and overview

  Media

General Safety and Documentation

• Point of Work Risk assessment

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• nearest hospital location known

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
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  • Repeat Failure

• Team aware of current location.

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

PPE

• Do want to answer the questions on PPE

  Yes

  No

• Are all workers on site wearing helmets with hearing and eye protection

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are all workers on site wearing chainsaw trousers

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are all workers on site wearing chainsaw boots

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are all workers on site wearing (except climbers off the ground) wearing HiViz

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  • Good Practice
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• Have Are all workers on site got access to gloves (chainsaw protective or others)

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  • Good Practice
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• Is there an accessible personal first aid kit

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

Streetworks and site set up

• Do you want to answer the questions on Streetworks and site set up?

  Yes

  No

• Vehicle has been safety parked having regards for workforce and public and all vehicles positioned safely as per the code of practice.

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Vehicle in good order, tyres, lights brakes etc and maintained clean and tidy inside

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
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  • Repeat Failure

• Site team have access to the Red Book - Safety at Street Works and Roads Work on site

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Site Personnel have correct NRSWA Accreditation / Registration for the work being executed where required?

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
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• Site is maintained in a tidy condition, tools, materials stored to avoid hazards.

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
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• Contractors Information board displayed onsite and this displays appropriate streetworks permit number.

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
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  • Repeat Failure

• Correct size signs / barriers / cones for the speed of road and all plant and equipment placed within the barriers?

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
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• Pedestrian controls in place

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
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  • Repeat Failure

• Are the safety zones and controls in place sufficient to prevent injury to operatives and members of the public from any activities being carried out?

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
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• Are vehicles and required plant fitted with fully functional amber flashing beacons

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
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  • Poor
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• If Trailer is being towed is it in a serviceable condition?

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  • Good Practice
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• Is Breakaway cable fitted and is it in good order?

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
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• Is Electric hook up in good condition?

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  • Good Practice
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  • Poor
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• Is the Jokey wheel in a serviceable condition?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Sandbags available and used effectively.

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

Manual Handling

• Do you want to answer the manual handling questions

  Yes

  No

• Where practical mechanical or other means are being used to reduce the need for manual handling

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Operatives on site have relevant training?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

COSHH

• Do you want to answer environmental questions

  Yes

  No

• Spill kits available and accessible incase of emergency.

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Nappy sack or spill trays used for storing or refueling plant

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Bio degradable oil used for plant

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

Plant & Equipment

• Do you want to answer this section

  Yes

  No

• Is the Plant and Equipment (including safety guards) in good condition and suitable for the work?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are Operatives trained and competent to operate the plant and equipment on site in line with their appointed role?

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  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
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  • Repeat Failure

• Have the daily, weekly and monthly checks been logged in the On site/Inspection Register and has it been kept up to date?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Chipper on Site and included in inspection

  Yes

  No

• Is the tow hitch attached securely with the break away cable attached and in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• does it look to have been greased recently

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• does the start/stop (key) work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• open the bonnet, are the belts at the correct tension (these prevent slippage and log jams)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• how do they open the hopper and do they have the right tool

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
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  • Repeat Failure

• are the chipper chipper blades sharp

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• close bonnet, do the latches secure it correctly

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• start the engine, ask the team to demonstrate the roller feed actions, do they work as prescribed?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• ask the team to demonstrate the safety features are in working order (this will stop the feed rollers), does it work?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the safety zone maintained to ensure people will not in injured when chipping is ejected.

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Chainsaws/ pole saw on site and included in inspection

  Yes

  No

• Type of Chainsaw/ pole saw (serial number)

• Does the stop switch work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does each saws chain brake work (n/a for pole saw)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does the throttle lock work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the right hand guard in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the anti vibration mounts in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chain catcher in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the Safety stickers in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the saws run correctly (ie not running on while the throttle is off)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Chains sharp

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• chains tightened correctly (when pulling the chain away from the bar it should expose between 3 an 5 drive links)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
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  • Repeat Failure

• Do the owners of the saw have the relevant training certs and are competent users

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chainsaw operator using the the chain break where appropriate (while moving or putting the saw down(if poor, detail why))

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do you want to inspect another chain saw /pole saw

  Yes

  No

• Type of Chainsaw/ pole saw (serial number)

• Does the stop switch work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does each saws chain brake work (n/a for pole saw)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does the throttle lock work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the right hand guard in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the anti vibration mounts in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chain catcher in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the Safety stickers in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the saws run correctly (ie not running on while the throttle is off)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Chains sharp

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• chains tightened correctly (when pulling the chain away from the bar it should expose between 3 an 5 drive links)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the owners of the saw have the relevant training certs and are competent users

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chainsaw operator using the the chain break where appropriate (while moving or putting the saw down(if poor, detail why))

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do you want to inspect another chain saw /pole saw

  Yes

  No

• Type of Chainsaw/ pole saw (serial number)

• Does the stop switch work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does each saws chain brake work (n/a for pole saw)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does the throttle lock work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the right hand guard in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the anti vibration mounts in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chain catcher in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the Safety stickers in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the saws run correctly (ie not running on while the throttle is off)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Chains sharp

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• chains tightened correctly (when pulling the chain away from the bar it should expose between 3 an 5 drive links)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the owners of the saw have the relevant training certs and are competent users

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chainsaw operator using the the chain break where appropriate (while moving or putting the saw down(if poor, detail why))

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do you want to inspect another chain saw /pole saw

  Yes

  No

• Type of Chainsaw/ pole saw (serial number)

• Does the stop switch work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does each saws chain brake work (n/a for pole saw)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does the throttle lock work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the right hand guard in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the anti vibration mounts in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chain catcher in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the Safety stickers in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the saws run correctly (ie not running on while the throttle is off)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Chains sharp

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• chains tightened correctly (when pulling the chain away from the bar it should expose between 3 an 5 drive links)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the owners of the saw have the relevant training certs and are competent users

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chainsaw operator using the the chain break where appropriate (while moving or putting the saw down(if poor, detail why))

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do you want to inspect another chain saw /pole saw

  Yes

  No

• Type of Chainsaw/ pole saw (serial number)

• Does the stop switch work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does each saws chain brake work (n/a for pole saw)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does the throttle lock work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the right hand guard in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the anti vibration mounts in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chain catcher in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the Safety stickers in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the saws run correctly (ie not running on while the throttle is off)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Chains sharp

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• chains tightened correctly (when pulling the chain away from the bar it should expose between 3 an 5 drive links)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the owners of the saw have the relevant training certs and are competent users

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chainsaw operator using the the chain break where appropriate (while moving or putting the saw down(if poor, detail why))

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do you want to inspect another chain saw /pole saw

  Yes

  No

• Type of Chainsaw/ pole saw (serial number)

• Does the stop switch work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does each saws chain brake work (n/a for pole saw)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does the throttle lock work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the right hand guard in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the anti vibration mounts in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chain catcher in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the Safety stickers in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the saws run correctly (ie not running on while the throttle is off)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Chains sharp

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• chains tightened correctly (when pulling the chain away from the bar it should expose between 3 an 5 drive links)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the owners of the saw have the relevant training certs and are competent users

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chainsaw operator using the the chain break where appropriate (while moving or putting the saw down(if poor, detail why))

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do you want to inspect another chain saw /pole saw

  Yes

  No

• Type of Chainsaw/ pole saw (serial number)

• Does the stop switch work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does each saws chain brake work (n/a for pole saw)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Does the throttle lock work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the right hand guard in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the anti vibration mounts in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chain catcher in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the Safety stickers in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the saws run correctly (ie not running on while the throttle is off)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Chains sharp

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• chains tightened correctly (when pulling the chain away from the bar it should expose between 3 an 5 drive links)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the owners of the saw have the relevant training certs and are competent users

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the chainsaw operator using the the chain break where appropriate (while moving or putting the saw down(if poor, detail why))

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Blower on site and included in inspection

  Yes

  No

• Does the stop switch work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the anti vibration mounts in good condition

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• are all guards in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

Work At Height

• Climbing teams on site - inspection of Climbing Kits undertaken

  Yes

  No

• Type and serial number notes

• Climbing Kits and Safety Harness meet required standard and have been inspected by the wearer (looking at the condition they are kept in, preferably dry. check the stitching, the wear on the bridge, and any other load points)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Carabineers are clean, and the 3 way locking function works effectively

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Safety Harness correctly are worn and used by operative where necessary?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Visually check the condition of the ropes and friction chord (looking for fraying, glazing, missing cords, nicks, and deformation of the rope)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Friction savers (looking for fraying, missing cords, nicks out of both the fabric and the metal, and deformation)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Friction devices (looking for nicks and wear, and when it is on the rope does it slip)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Evidence of appropriate LOLER inspection undertaken (6 Months)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Additional climbing kits to be inspected

  Yes

  No

• Type and serial number notes

• Climbing Kits and Safety Harness meet required standard and have been inspected by the wearer (looking at the condition they are kept in, preferably dry. check the stitching, the wear on the bridge, and any other load points)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Carabineers are clean, and the 3 way locking function works effectively

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Safety Harness correctly are worn and used by operative where necessary?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Visually check the condition of the ropes and friction chord (looking for fraying, glazing, missing cords, nicks, and deformation of the rope)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Friction savers (looking for fraying, missing cords, nicks out of both the fabric and the metal, and deformation)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Friction devices (looking for nicks and wear, and when it is on the rope does it slip)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Evidence of appropriate LOLER inspection undertaken (6 Months)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Additional climbing kits to be inspected

  Yes

  No

• Type and serial number notes

• Climbing Kits and Safety Harness meet required standard and have been inspected by the wearer (looking at the condition they are kept in, preferably dry. check the stitching, the wear on the bridge, and any other load points)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Carabineers are clean, and the 3 way locking function works effectively

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Safety Harness correctly are worn and used by operative where necessary?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Visually check the condition of the ropes and friction chord (looking for fraying, glazing, missing cords, nicks, and deformation of the rope)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Friction savers (looking for fraying, missing cords, nicks out of both the fabric and the metal, and deformation)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Friction devices (looking for nicks and wear, and when it is on the rope does it slip)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Evidence of appropriate LOLER inspection undertaken (6 Months)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Additional climbing kits to be inspected

  Yes

  No

• Type and serial number notes

• Climbing Kits and Safety Harness meet required standard and have been inspected by the wearer (looking at the condition they are kept in, preferably dry. check the stitching, the wear on the bridge, and any other load points)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Carabineers are clean, and the 3 way locking function works effectively

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Safety Harness correctly are worn and used by operative where necessary?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Visually check the condition of the ropes and friction chord (looking for fraying, glazing, missing cords, nicks, and deformation of the rope)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Friction savers (looking for fraying, missing cords, nicks out of both the fabric and the metal, and deformation)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Friction devices (looking for nicks and wear, and when it is on the rope does it slip)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Evidence of appropriate LOLER inspection undertaken (6 Months)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Additional climbing kits to be inspected

  Yes

  No

• Are work at height operations being undertaken _ do you want to ask these questions.

  Yes

  No

• All operatives working at height have received relevant training for the type of work undertaken?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Location of electrical hazards have been identified (LV or HV) and correct controls in place

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Work at height being undertaken in accordance with WPD safety controls (outside 2m)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Emergency rescue plan in place and suitable equipment and training provided?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the site team climbing trees or poles

  Yes

  No

• Two points of attachment for climbing and 3 points of attachment for working used appropriately.

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Ladders are correctly secured and protected ready for or during use.

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Ladder in use in good order and inspected regularly

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are they communicating well (not necessarily verbal (if poor, detail why))

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• MEWP is in use on site

  Yes

  No

• MEWP is in good order, maintained, serviced and covered by a current LOLER inspections

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Sufficiently trained staff on site to carry out emergency operations (if no stop works)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do all operators hold an ipaf ticket and are familiar with the controls

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is the operator working at height wearing a harness, and necessary PPE related to the task including hi viz (if no, detail)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is there good communication between the operator and ground staff (not necessarily verbal (if poor, detail why))

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

Hygiene / Welfare

• Do you wish to answer these questions

  Yes

  No

• Is the first aid kit accessible and everyone know where it is.

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Do the Team have First Aid supplies on site as required?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• All dressing in date and kits in good order

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is there a first aider on site?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are Washing Facilities available on site?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are Toilet Facilities / details of the nearest Toilet Facilities on site?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Is there an adequate supply of drinking water on site

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

Environmental

• Do want to answer these questions

  Yes

  No

• Have the site team undertaken necessary pre start checks for nesting birds, bats and other protected animals?

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Have the site team undertaken necessary pre start checks for TPO and other protected plants affected by their work

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Environmental controls in place and being effectively followed

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Noise and dust levels controlled to avoid nuisance to residents and animals

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Waste and arising being handles and disposed of appropriately.

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

Other SHE issues / Good Practice not covered

• Tree works quality is suitable to protect the life of the tree (Tree works meet BS3998)

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are they communicating well (not necessarily verbal (if poor, detail why))

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Are the ground staff operating the chipper safely (turning thr revs down/off while not in use for extended periods of time, feeding the chipper from the side, not pushing brash in past the hopper entrance/curtains with their hands etc )

  Select Good Practice Compliant Some learning Poor N/A Repeat Failure

  • Good Practice
  • Compliant
  • Some learning
  • Poor
  • N/A
  • Repeat Failure

• Issues / Good Practice Observed

• Photographs of Issue / Good Practice

  Media