Being thrown off or under the plant? Chips and dust may fly Y N into the face and eyes of Ensure the equipment is Contact with or flying objects? (e.g. Moderate Possible High the operator. appropriately maintained and Y N work pieces being ejected) serviced regularly in accordance The mobility of the plant? with manufacturer’s instructions. Y N Poorly fitted, maintained or damaged saw blades Inappropriate parts and accessories Y N Ensure the chain saw is increases the risk to the being used? provided with a front hand operator. Other guard. In a kickback situation (where the saw jumps or jerks The chain saw presents up or backwards) this guard risks to the operator if the helps protect the operator’s left plant is not isolated hand or other parts of his/her during testing, inspection, body. maintenance or cleaning. Y N Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Hazards Inspected Cons Like Risk Level
Chips and dust may fly into the face and eyes of the operator. Poorly fitted, maintained or damaged saw blades increases the risk to the operator. The chain saw presents risks to the operator if the plant is not isolated during testing, inspection, maintenance or cleaning. Ensure the equipment is appropriately maintained and serviced regularly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure the chain saw is provided with a front hand guard. In a kickback situation (where the saw jumps or jerks up or backwards) this guard helps protect the operator’s left hand or other parts of his/her body. Being thrown off or under the plant? Y N Contact with or flying objects? (e.g. work pieces being ejected) Y N Moderate Possible High The mobility of the plant? Y N Inappropriate parts and accessories being used? Y N Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level