Poorly designed workstation? body movements, and manual handling risk to Y N awkward positions and the undertaking task. need for excessive effort. Repetitive body movement? Minor Unlikely Low Y N Ensure the operator uses good manual handling techniques Constrained body posture or the need Moderate Possible Medium Y N whilst operating the chainsaw. for excessive effort? Design deficiency causing psychological Y N DO NOT cut above shoulder stress? height. Inadequate or poorly placed lighting? Y N Hold the chain saw firmly with Does the plant impact on the both hands and maintain a surrounding workplace and create secure grip to avoid kickbacks. potential hazards? (Consider potential Y N impact on the design and layout of the workplace) Is the location of the plant inappropriate? (Consider potential effects due to Y N environmental conditions and terrain) Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures
body movements, awkward positions and the need for excessive effort. and manual handling risk to undertaking task. Ensure the operator uses good manual handling techniques whilst operating the chainsaw. DO NOT cut above shoulder height. Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands and maintain a secure grip to avoid kickbacks. Poorly designed workstation? Y N Repetitive body movement? Y N Minor Unlikely Low Constrained body posture or the need for excessive effort? Y N Moderate Possible Medium Design deficiency causing psychological stress? Y N Inadequate or poorly placed lighting? Y N Does the plant impact on the surrounding workplace and create potential hazards? (Consider potential impact on the design and layout of the workplace) Y N Is the location of the plant inappropriate? (Consider potential effects due to environmental conditions and terrain) Y N Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures
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