Technical
Chainsaws are designed for one purpose: to cut quickly and efficiently. They are fabulous tools. However, they are potentially lethal if poorly maintained, used incorrectly, or without proper training. Even in trained hands they can be lethal, as the tragic death of a tree worker in east London recently illustrates.
Guy Watson of Certhia Consulting Limited gives an insight
employers to consider their purchasing protocols: buying the right tool for the job: the maintenance of that tool and providing necessary training to permit it to be used be considered, and will coincide with other the safe working environment in which a
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purchased for work use must be suitable technology is improving and these machines Both can have serious long term health is required to undertake regular health screening to ensure employees’ health is the place of use, reducing noise may be important for others not directly involved in
he use of chainsaws in any part of the ground care industry is primarily governed by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment
trigger arrangement behind the engine on designed to be used with two hands on the you should choose the saw with the shortest guide bar suitable for the work you are trigger arrangement above the engine and must only be used by trained and competent
guidance on all aspects of chainsaw use, and 2
be made of a chainsaw before it is put into service and refers to the safety features of a chainsaw as part of a risk assessment process
• the stop switch works and is clearly marked;
• the front hand guard/chain brake, chain
good order;
recommended by the manufacturer and is designed to reduce kickback,
symbol on the machine;
• a scabbard must be available to guard the bar and chain during transport or
ensure that all the above features are in place and working correctly before a chainsaw should be made and details of those retained by the employer to demonstrate this checking Records of maintenance and repair should be
to use it?’
provide health and safety training for workers increased risks, they require refresher training in the Provision and Use of Work Equipment
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