Information

  • The version control will be maintained by the SHEQ team and is controlled via the Safety Equipment Inspections Document 2073838157-15.

  • Document No.

  • Work order Number

  • Conducted on

  • Location
  • Personnel

The version control will be maintained by the SHEQ team and is controlled via the Safety Equipment Inspections Document 2073838157-15.

People

  • Are all persons working on the task competent in Chainsaw Operations Level 1?

  • Are all members working on the task rested and hydrated?

  • Are all members on the task wearing the correct PPE?

  • Has the chainsaw been pre-started?

Power

  • Is there any power sources they may impact this task - Proximity to power-lines, power leads, etc?

  • What has been done to control the hazard?

Environment

  • What are the environmental conditions?

  • Rain: Are all members wearing the correct PPE for the task?

  • Rain: Are there any other controls associated with this?

  • Lightning: Postpone the job until safe or list additional controls

  • Lightning: Are there any other controls associated with this?

  • Wind: Is there a need to secure the tree to prevent movement?

  • Wind: Are there any other controls associated with this?

  • Heat: Ensure all crew members are rested and have regular drink breaks.

  • Heat: Are there any further controls associated with this?

  • Cold: Do all members have the correct PPE and ensure all members have rest breaks.

  • Cold: Are there any other controls associated with this?

  • Ensure all cuts are made with consideration to debris roll.

  • Slope: Are there any other controls associated with this?

Tree

  • Does the tree require securing to prevent rolling or twisting?

  • Is the cutting area clear of debris, fences, wire, etc?

  • Is the proposed work area escape route clear?

  • Draw or take a photo and use annotations to show planned cuts

  • Draw planned cuts

  • Take a photo and use annotations to show planned cuts

Other Hazards

  • Are there any branches/debris above the planned work area?

  • Are there any other hazards such as traffic, people, wildlife, biological?

  • Identify the controls for the above hazards

Completion

  • Are there any notes to make regarding this task?

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