Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Hazards Inspected Cons Like Risk Level IMPACT AND CUTTING INJURIES Ensure operator’s hands and body The chain saw blade may Can anyone be crushed/cut/struck etc. due to: parts are kept clear of moving parts become stuck creating during operation and maintenance. significant torque with the Material falling off the Y N potential for unexpected Ensure that operator has been movement of the chain saw. Uncontrolled/unexpected movement of plant/load? Major Possible High Y N trained in safe work practices and Lack of capacity to slow, stop or immobilize plant? has appropriate PPE. For Branches and tree trunks may Y N example: not fall to the ground in the The tipping or rolling over? Y N Helmet with face visor or safety direction intended. glasses Parts of the plant disintegrating or collapsing? Y N Ear protection Chips and dust may fly into the Contact with moving parts during testing, Major Possible High Protective overalls face and eyes of the operator. inspection, operation, maintenance, cleaning or Y N Closed footwear with good grip. repair? Poorly fitted, maintained or Being thrown off or under the plant? Ensure the equipment is Y N damaged saw blades increases appropriately maintained and the risk to the operator. Contact with sharp or flying objects? (e.g. work Moderate Possible High serviced regularly in accordance Y N pieces being ejected) with manufacturer’s instructions. The saw presents risks to The mobility of the plant? Y N the operator if the plant is not Ensure the chain saw is provided with a Inappropriate parts and accessories being used? isolated during testing, front hand guard. In a kickback Y N inspection, maintenance or situation (where the saw jumps or jerks Other up or backwards) this guard helps cleaning. Y N protect the operator’s left hand or other parts of his/her body. Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level
Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level IMPACT AND CUTTING INJURIES Can anyone be crushed/cut/struck etc. due to: The chain saw blade may become stuck creating significant torque with the potential for unexpected movement of the chain saw. Branches and tree trunks may not fall to the ground in the direction intended. 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 saw presents risks to the operator if the plant is not isolated during testing, inspection, maintenance or cleaning. Ensure operator’s hands and body parts are kept clear of moving parts during operation and maintenance. Ensure that operator has been trained in safe work practices and has appropriate PPE. For example: Helmet with face visor or safety glasses Ear protection Protective overalls Closed footwear with good grip. 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. Material falling off the Y N Uncontrolled/unexpected movement of plant/load? Y N Major Possible High Lack of capacity to slow, stop or immobilize plant? Y N The tipping or rolling over? Y N Parts of the plant disintegrating or collapsing? Y N Contact with moving parts during testing, inspection, operation, maintenance, cleaning or repair? Y N Major Possible High Being thrown off or under the plant? Y N Contact with sharp 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
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