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WAFarmers Chainsaw Risk Assessment

by Trevor Whittington, from the Community

Use this WAFarmers chainsaw risk assessment to evaluate worker competency, verify PPE, and check machine guards and kickback controls. Assess terrain, services, public access, weather, and tree condition. Record activities such as cross-cutting, felling, climbing, and MEWP use. Capture photos, document emergency actions, access routes, and communication details to improve safety on farms and rural worksites.

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CHAINSAW USAGE AUDIT REPORT 18/7/2013

A comprehensive safety audit document designed to evaluate chainsaw operators across qualification levels 1-3. The checklist covers essential aspects including operator preparation, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, chainsaw maintenance, pruning techniques according to AS4373 standards, and detailed felling procedures. The audit assesses compliance in areas such as safety protocols, equipment handling, cutting techniques, and site management. It includes specific sections for different skill levels, from basic cross-cutting to advanced tree felling operations, ensuring operators meet all safety standards and operational requirements. The document emphasizes proper preparation, hazard assessment, and technical competency while maintaining strict safety protocols throughout all chainsaw operations.

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This site-specific risk assessment template helps plan and document safe chainsaw operations for forestry and arboricultural work. Capture job details, approvals, site access, emergency rendezvous points, and welfare arrangements. Assess hazards such as overhead utilities, watercourses, roads, public access, protected habitats, and environmental constraints. Reference FISA and Arboricultural Association best practice for felling, cross-cutting, windblow clearance, rigging, and equipment use. Record tools used, HAVs exposure, controls, and responsible personnel, with space for signatures and verification. Use this checklist to improve compliance and safety on tree work sites.

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This WAFarmers Worker and Contractor Safety Induction checklist helps farms onboard employees and contractors safely and consistently. It covers key obligations and site expectations, including hazard identification and risk assessment, PPE and safety gear requirements, competence to operate equipment and perform tasks, lone work notifications, and drug and alcohol policies. The template reinforces reporting of hazards, near misses, and incidents, and encourages contractors and staff to work with safety in mind at all times. Use it to document inductions, confirm understanding, and promote a proactive safety culture across farm operations.

by Trevor Whittington, from the Community

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