Clearing and grubbing
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Published by SALUSPre-Task Plan: Clearing and Grubbing
Date: [DATE] Work Area: [WORK AREA] Task Supervisor: [SUPERVISOR NAME]
1. Task Description
Clearing and grubbing involves the removal of trees, shrubs, stumps, and other vegetation from the work area to prepare the site for construction or other activities.
2. Task Duration
Estimated Start: [START TIME] Estimated Completion: [END TIME]
3. Personnel Involved
- Equipment Operator
- Laborer
- Safety Officer
4. Task-Specific Hazards and Controls
| Hazard | Risk | Control Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Falling trees | Injury from falling trees | Ensure all personnel move at least 3 meters away from the tree at a 45° angle from the direction of fall once the tree begins to fall [1]. |
| Operating heavy machinery | Equipment-related injuries | Ensure operators are trained and maintain a safe distance from other workers. Use equipment as per manufacturer's guidelines [2]. |
| Lodged trees | Risk of falling or rolling | Clearly mark hazardous areas and ensure removal using powered mobile equipment without climbing [1]. |
5. Required PPE for Today's Task
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses
- Steel-toed boots
- High-visibility vest
- Gloves
6. Tools and Equipment Needed
- Excavator
- Chainsaw
- Skidder
7. Pre-Start Checklist
Area Preparation
- [ ] Ensure all personnel are briefed on the task and hazards.
- [ ] Mark hazardous areas around lodged trees.
- [ ] Clear the area of non-essential personnel.
Equipment Checks
- [ ] Inspect all equipment for proper functioning.
- [ ] Ensure all safety devices on equipment are operational.
- [ ] Verify communication devices are working.
Communication
- [ ] Establish clear hand signals for communication.
- [ ] Ensure all team members have radios.
8. Task Steps Overview
- Conduct a safety briefing with all personnel.
- Clear the area of non-essential personnel.
- Begin clearing vegetation using the excavator.
- Use chainsaws for cutting smaller trees and shrubs.
- Remove stumps and roots using the skidder.
9. Emergency Response for This Task
- Tree fall injury → Call emergency services and provide first aid.
- Equipment malfunction → Cease operations and notify the supervisor immediately.
10. Task-Specific Precautions
- Ensure all personnel are aware of escape routes.
- Maintain a safe distance from operating machinery.
- Regularly check for signs of fatigue or stress among workers.
Pre-Task Briefing Confirmation
All workers understand the task, associated hazards, and required controls.
Team Lead Initials: [___] Date: [DATE] Time: [TIME]
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Sources used for this answer
[1] CAT 325 Excavator Operation and Maintenance Manual
Page 228
Open source documentSource excerpt
<!-- image --> Illustration 337 g06212604 Truck placement will affect efficiency: 45 degree truck loading is more efficient than 90 degree. Spotting the truck too far from the excavator causes excessive motion. Load from a bench when possible. Bench loading is more efficient. ## Restricted Operation Illustration 338 <!-- image --> Do not use the swing force to perform the following operations: - · Soil compaction - · Ground breaking - · Demolition Do not swing the machine while the bucket tips are in the soil. These operations will damage the boom, the stick, and the work tool and the operations will reduce the life of the equipment. Illustration 339 <!-- image --> Do not use the dropping force of the bucket or work tool as a hammer. This will bring excessive force on the rear of the machine. Possible damage to the machine could result. Illustration 340 <!-- image --> If the cylinder is operated at the end of the stroke during operations, excessive force will occur on the stopper on the inside of the cylinder. This will reduce the life of the cylinder and structures. To avoid this problem, always leave a small margin of play when the cylinder is operated.
[2] General Regulation (N.B. Reg. 91-191)
Page 316
Open source documentSource excerpt
- (a) Repealed: 2022-27 - (b) use a felling lever or wedge as required; - (c) complete the felling once it has been started; and - (d) subject to subsection (2.1), as soon as the tree begins to fall, move at least 3 m away from the tree at a 45° angle from the direction opposite to the planned direction of fall. - 354 (2.1) When felling a tree on a slope greater than 30%, an employee may use an escape route that is per -pendicular to the slope and not in the direction of the fall. - 354 (3) Where an employee fells a tree and the tree be -comes lodged, the employee shall - (a) stay in the area until the lodged tree is removed or if it is necessary to leave the area to obtain help to remove the tree, clearly mark as hazardous the area comprising a minimum radius of two tree lengths from the stump of the lodged tree, - (b) ensure that the lodged tree is removed as soon as the circumstances permit by operating a powered mo -bile equipment without being climbed by any person, having another tree felled on it or having the support -ing tree cut, and - (c) not do any work, other than removing the lodged tree, within the area referred to in paragraph (a). - 354 (4) An employee shall not cut a spring pole in a manner that will endanger any person. 2001-33; 2022-27 ## Delimbing and Bucking ## Delimbing and bucking 355 (1) When delimbing a fallen tree, an employee shall ensure that - (a) the tree to be delimbed is resting solidly on the ground, - (b) no person walks on the trunk of the tree while it is being delimbed, and - a) Abrogé : 2022-27 - b) utiliser un levier d'abattage ou un coin selon ce qui est requis; - c) terminer l'abattage une fois qu'il a été commen -cé; et - d) sous réserve du paragraphe (2.1), se déplacer à une distance d'au moins 3 m de l'arbre aussitôt qu'il commence à chuter, à un angle de 45° par rapport à la direction opposée de l'axe prévu de sa chute. - 354 (2.1) Lorsqu'il abat…
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