Create a pre-task plan for forestry mulching

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## S-15.1 REG 10 ## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 - (c) every worker engaged in conventional logging has, within 6 months after commencing employment, successfully completed an approved course in conventional logging safety; and - (d) a worker who has completed an approved course as required by clause (c) maintains any designation or certification that is earned through completing that course. - (3) A worker shall not work on a hillside below a cutting or skidding operation if a danger may exist from a tree or log rolling or moving downhill towards the worker. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s28-4. ## Cutting - 28-5 During cutting operations, a worker shall: - (a) remove any chicot or any other hazard to the worker or any other worker in the vicinity before any other tree is felled; - (b) remain at a safe distance from, and not fell a tree onto, any tree that is lodged or may be dangerous for any other reason; and - (c) move quickly to a predetermined safe position when a tree starts to fall. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s28-5. ## Felling - 28-6 (1) Before starting to fell a tree, a worker shall: - (a) clear away adjacent brush to provide sufficient room to work and to provide a path at a 45 angle from the direction opposite to the planned direction of ° fall to a safe position; and - (b) ensure that no other worker is located closer than 60 metres to the tree being felled. - (2) Before a felling cut is begun on a tree with a trunk that has a diameter of 15 centimetres or more, a worker shall: - (a) undercut the trunk to control the direction of the fall; and - (b) ensure that: - (i) the depth of the undercut is at least 1 third of the diameter of the tree trunk at that point; and - (ii) both cuts that form the undercut meet at that depth. - (3) After making an undercut, a worker shall: - (a) remove the wood from the undercut before the back cut is started and leave sufficient holding wood in the back cut side to control the direction of the fall…

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## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 'windfall' means a tree blown down by wind; 'wood products' includes pulp, pulpwood, paper, veneer, plywood, lumber, timber, poles, posts, chips, wafers and other products resulting from a forestry operation. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s28-1. ## Application of Part 28-2 This Part applies to all forestry operations and mill operations. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s28-2. ## First aid attendant 28-3 Notwithstanding section 5-3, if a worker is cutting or skidding, an employer or contractor shall ensure that a first aid attendant with a class A qualification is readily available at all times. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s28-3. ## Cutting and skidding - general requirements 28-4 (1) During cutting and skidding operations, an employer or contractor shall ensure that: - (a) workers who do not have duties associated with cutting and skidding are not permitted to enter the area where those operations are carried out while they are being carried out; - (b) a worker fells all timber that is adjacent to a proposed landing or other place where workers will work and that may create a hazard to workers before the landing or other place is used; - (c) no worker fells a tree within range of a travelled road unless effective means are taken to stop traffic until the tree has been felled and the tree and all debris that creates a risk to the health or safety of a worker have been removed from the road; and - (d) a worker closely limbs trees: - (i) before the trees are placed on a rollway; or - (ii) if the limbs may create a risk to the health or safety of a worker. - (2) An employer or contractor shall ensure that: - (a) no person enters a felling area unless the worker engaged in felling has advised the person entering the area that it is safe to enter; - (b) workers are instructed in, and comply with, the duties set out in subsection (3), subsection 10-13(4), sections 28-5 and 28-6, subsections 28-7(3), 28-9(3) and 28-10…

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## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 - (4) If a worker cannot safely complete the felling of a tree or a tree that a worker is felling has become unsafe, the worker shall: - (a) remain in the area in a safe location: and - (b) do no further work until a skidder operator fells the tree. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s28-6. ## Partially cut trees - 28-7 (1) Subject to subsection (2), if a tree is partially cut, an employer or contractor shall ensure that the worker immediately completes the felling of the tree. - (2) If a partially cut tree cannot be completely felled or sits back on the stump, an employer or contractor shall ensure that the worker remains in the area in a safe location and does no further work until a skidder operator assists the worker to fell the tree safely. - (3) A worker shall not fell a tree or undertake any other activity until every partially cut tree in the vicinity and every tree in the vicinity that sits back on its stump has been felled. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s28-7. ## Lodged trees - 28-8 (1) If there is a lodged tree, an employer or contractor shall ensure that: - (a) the tree is felled immediately by a skidder operator; - (b) the tree is not climbed by a worker; - (c) a worker does not lower the tree by felling another tree onto the lodged tree; and - (d) a worker does not remove the lodged tree by cutting the supporting tree. - (2) An employer or contractor shall ensure that no worker, other than the worker who is felling a lodged tree, enters the felling area until it is safe to do so. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s28-8. ## Mechanized fellers and limbers - 28-9 (1) An employer or contractor shall ensure that: - (a) a mechanized feller or limber is provided with: - (i) adequate protection for the operator, including protection against any falling tree or part of a tree; and - (ii) a cab for the operator with 2 exits through which the operator can readily escape; and - (b) a mechanized feller is designed and…

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## Operator protective structures 521 An employer must ensure that skidders, grapple skidders and crawlers used in the harvesting of trees meet the requirements of SAE Recommended Practice J1084 APR80 (R2002), Operator Protective Structure Performance Criteria for Certain Forestry Equipment . ## Road warnings 522 A worker must not fell a tree within the range of a road travelled by other workers or the public unless - (a) a designated signaller is on the road to warn those approaching and to stop traffic until the tree is down and it is safe to continue, or - (b) there are 2 flags or warning signs at the side of the road at a distance of 30 metres to 90 metres from each approach to the place where the tree is to be felled. ## Partially cut trees 523 An employer must ensure that a partially cut tree is not left standing. ## Logging trucks 524 (1) Repealed. 524 (2) Repealed. 524 (3) An employer may operate a logging truck with a load that exceeds the manufacturer's specifications for the maximum weight of the load if the employer - (a) prepares a written assessment of the hazards relating to the operation of the logging truck, and - (b) implements controls that ensure the safe operation of the truck. ## Traffic safety 525 (1) An employer must ensure that bridges, elevated platforms and other structures used by vehicles transporting workers, logs or other forest products in forestry operations are constructed and maintained to permit safe transit. 525 (2) If 2 or more vehicles may simultaneously use a section of road that is too narrow to permit them to pass each other, an employer must ensure that a traffic control system is installed on the road. 525 (3) A traffic control system under subsection (2) must use - (a) turnouts if they are necessary for safety, - (b) warning signs at locations where they are needed, and - (c) instructional signs giving - (i) the kilometre markings, - (ii) the road names or number markings, and - (iii) the radio frequency, …

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## Part 34 Forestry ## Felling and bucking - 518 (1) Before a tree is felled, a faller must ensure that there is a clear path of retreat and sufficient space to work for the faller and the faller's trainee, if any. - 518 (2) An employer must ensure that workers, except a hand faller and the hand faller's trainee, if any, remain a distance of not less than twice the height of the tallest tree away from the immediate area in which the felling is taking place. - 518 (3) If a self propelled mechanized feller is operating, an employer must ensure that workers remain at least the minimum distance prescribed by the manufacturer of the feller away from the immediate area in which felling is taking place. - 518 (4) A worker cutting timber must - (a) fall or remove snags and trees that create a danger to workers as the cutting progresses, - (b) when felling a tree, make a correct notch not less than 1/4 and not more than 1/3 of the diameter of the tree at the butt, - (c) ensure that the undercut is complete and cleaned out, - (d) leave sufficient uncut wood in the felling cut to control the direction in which the tree falls, - (e) not work on hillsides immediately below another worker if skidding, sliding or rolling trees or logs may be dangerous, - (f) carry and use wedges for hand felling, and - (g) closely trim logs before they are put onto a truck, log deck or rollway. - 518 (5) A worker who is bucking must - (a) take measures to protect other workers from the movement of trees during bucking, - (b) clear away all brush and other objects that may catch the saw before starting the bucking, and - (c) work on the upper side of logs lying on inclines. - 518 (6) An employer must ensure that a worker complies with subsections (4) and (5). ## Hand felling - 519 An employer must ensure that workers do not do hand felling during environmental conditions that may be hazardous to workers. ## Mechanized feller or limber - 520 An employer must ensure that a mechanized feller or …

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## U. CHECK THAT NO PERSON IS UNDER THE BUCKET There is a possibility of accident resulting in injury or death and the damage of machine due to the fall of sand/earth and the direct contact with bucket when the bucket and attachment pass through over the worker and the driver's seat of dump truck. Do not pass the bucket through over person for safety. ## V. GROUND STABILITY Make sure the condition of the work site is stable and capable of supporting the machine weight during operation. Do not operate attachment too close to the machine. Operation of the machine on shoulders or filled areas could cause the machine to become unstable presenting a work hazard. Position the crawler at right angle to shoulder and the travel motors to the rear of the machine, allowing for quick reversal, should the work area become unstable. ## W. LIFTING <!-- image --> <!-- image --> <!-- image --> Before operating the machine, make sure the job-site of machine is clear of all persons and obstacles. And park the machine on the hard and level ground. If the machine is equipped with the level gauge, confirm the inclination of the machine with the level gauge. Do not use the tooth of bucket for lifting load. Lift the load with a special lifting device such as hook. <!-- image --> The machine for Australia equips the level gauge as standard equipment. <!-- image --> <!-- image -->