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operator qualifications, skills and training

chainsaws

1 check fuel and bar oilprior to use

check barand chainconditionand tension

for warm starts, always startthe chainsaw on the groundor use the leg over technique

upon startup, applyrevs, check the chainbrake is working andconfirm bar lube application

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This guide sets out our minimum operational requirements for the use of any chainsaw and highlights key safety steps limited to the cross cutting and de-limbing of fallen or windblown trees - not felling. Use a qualified woodsman or approved subcontractor for; tree felling, working with large logs or working around power lines

The risk control plan and operator manual should also be referred to

- Only operate if trained and competent to do so - Fulton Hogan internal chainsaw training or an equivalent ..external training or industry qualification is required- Supervised use by a competent operator is permitted while ..under training

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We are always drug andalcohol free when working

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minimum PPE requirements additional PPE

based on risk assessment controls

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chaps mitt

consider anti-vibration gloveson longer jobs

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We would like to acknowledgethe contribution of the followingFulton Hogan staff in preparing

this quick guide

Paul Cox Eric Mace Ray Patrick

if walking a long distance turn the saw off.

... for short distances, brake the blade

service and clean the chainsaw,and apply bar guard prior to storage

make sure you have stable footing.

... keep chainsaw to the right-handside of your body

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... always cut below shoulder height

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compression

compression

tension

tension

5always cut the compressed side first and the tension or “stretched” side last to prevent pinching of the blade

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continually monitor the risks and review and adjust the controls as needed for the duration of the work... know what to do in an emergency