Forest Operations - Part 3 Logging - Safety Code for
This code sets out sound work practices for all those involved in the logging industry and is intended for both workers and employers. It describes recognised methods of felling trees, preparing them for extraction and and then removing logs to skids for further transport. Particular emphasis is placed on the safe use of chainsaws.
(This code has been superseded by the Best Practice Guideline for Ground Based Logging and other guidelines published by FITEC.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
ABOUT THIS CODE
SELF-INSPECTION
GENERAL
1. Definitions
1.1 Definitions under the Bush Workers Act 1945
1.2 Definitions for the purposes of this code
2. General safety rules
2.1 Operational considerations
2.2 Plant and machinery
2.3 Protective clothing and equipment
2.4 Clothing
2.5 Leg protection
2.6 Safety footwear
2.7 Safety helmets
2.8 Hearing protection
2.9 Eye protection
3. Tools
4. Storage of petrol and other flammable liquids
5. Container for transportation of fuel by foot
6. Use of explosives
7. First aid
8. Reporting of accidents
SAFE USE OF CHAINSAWS
9. Employers' duties and responsibilities
10. Chainsaw operators' duties and responsibilities
11. Personal protection and protective equipment
12. Chainsaw safety
13. Starting the chainsaw
14. Chainsaw operation
15. Refuelling the chainsaw
16. Reduction of vibration disease
TREE FELLING
17. Entering tree felling areas
18. Preparation for felling
19. Felling operations
20. Accepted felling methods
21. Tree driving
22. Back-pulling trees
23. Wind-throw
24. Preparation for extraction
25. Breaking out
GROUND-BASED OPERATIONS
26. Machine operations
General provisions
Operator guidelines
Working around machines
27. Skidders
28. Skids
29. Working on skids
Hauling equipment
Skid workers
Log loaders
FOREST ACCESS
30. Minimum standards
31. Transportation of workers
APPENDIX A: NOISE IN FOREST OPERATIONS
APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY OF FOREST OPERATIONS TERMS
