more readily than a sharp chain. A dull chain will overheat rapidly. Operation: sprains, strains, falls. -Always ensure proper and SAME AS ABOVE SAME AS ABOVE adequate footing in the area you will be cutting in; remove debris and obstacles that cause tripping. -Ensure that you ALWAYS have a clear escape path for safely retreating from the cutting/felling area. -Saw must be held away from the body, but never operate it with your arms fully extended, i.e., never unduly stretch your reach to make a cut. -Keep chain sharp to avoid bearing down too hard on bar. Fatigue; injuries, sprains/strains -Operators should not exceed 5 SAME AS ABOVE SAME AS ABOVE hours of constant saw operation per day. --Operators should rest every hour for a few minutes, but at minimum must take at least two 10 minute breaks + one 30 minute meal break within their 5 hour operating stint. -Operators should rest whenever they feel that fatigue is causing them injuries or decreasing safe operation of the saw. Carrying saw; falling onto -Chain saw must always be shut SAME AS ABOVE SAME AS ABOVE + stationary or moving cutting down or the chain brake engaged chain. whenever a saw is to be carried -Crew chiefs will ensure less than 50’ (even less in difficult that all saws have terrain). scabbards and that -If more than 50’, or if in rough or they are available at all hazardous terrain, shut saw down times. and put blade scabbard in place prior to carrying the saw to the next work area or fueling spot. -OSHA suggests that the chain brake be engaged whenever the
more readily than a sharp chain. A dull chain will overheat rapidly. Operation: sprains, strains, falls. -Always ensure proper and adequate footing in the area you will be cutting in; remove debris and obstacles that cause tripping. -Ensure that you ALWAYS have a clear escape path for safely retreating from the cutting/felling area. -Saw must be held away from the body, but never operate it with your arms fully extended, i.e., never unduly stretch your reach to make a cut. -Keep chain sharp to avoid bearing down too hard on bar. SAME AS ABOVE SAME AS ABOVE Fatigue; injuries, sprains/strains -Operators should not exceed 5 hours of constant saw operation per day. --Operators should rest every hour for a few minutes, but at minimum must take at least two 10 minute breaks + one 30 minute meal break within their 5 hour operating stint. -Operators should rest whenever they feel that fatigue is causing them injuries or decreasing safe operation of the saw. SAME AS ABOVE SAME AS ABOVE Carrying saw; falling onto stationary or moving cutting chain. -Chain saw must always be shut down or the chain brake engaged whenever a saw is to be carried less than 50’ (even less in difficult terrain). -If more than 50’, or if in rough or hazardous terrain, shut saw down and put blade scabbard in place prior to carrying the saw to the next work area or fueling spot. -OSHA suggests that the chain brake be engaged whenever the SAME AS ABOVE SAME AS ABOVE + -Crew chiefs will ensure that all saws have scabbards and that they are available at all times.
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