Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                               SWMS: 33 – Chainsaw
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                H                                                                                   Responsible         Residual
                                                                                                               Controls / Work Methods
                                                                                O                                                                                   Person/s for          Risk
         Job Steps                    Potential Hazards          L   C    R                         1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer                Monitor &
                                                                                C                                    5. Admin 6. PPE                                                L      C     R
                                                                                                                                                                      Review
                                                                                           Maintain a safe distance from moving parts when operating
                                                                                            chainsaw.
                                                                                           Do not wear jewellery and ensure loose clothing and long hair
                                                                                            is secured to protect against entanglement.
Chainsaw Usage (general)        Foreign objects in eyes          B   4    E     6          Safety glasses and full face shield to be worn.                         Competent       D      4     M
(cont.)                                                                  20                                                                                         Operator                     8

                                Chainsaw usage                   C   3   M      55         All tools are to be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s          Competent       C      1     L
                                                                         7                  specifications.                                                         Operator                     4
                                                                                           Ensure all cuts are under ‘full throttle’.
                                Chainsaw misapplication          C   2   M      5        Order         pile      lengths       to       minimise       cut-off’s   Competent       C      1     L
                                                                         7                                                                                          Estimator                    4
                                                                                           Over 3m cut offs: Inspect test and tagged chain, attach chain to
                                                                                            pile, excavator to lift boom and take up slack in chain.
                                                                                                                                                                    Operator
                                Damage to trigger system: No     C   3   M8     5          Ensure pre-check is conducted                                           Competent       D      2     M
                                guard, loose chain, loose                                                                                                           Operator                     8
                                handle, leaking oil or fuel
                                Exposure to excessive noise     A    3    E     6          Suitable hearing protection i.e. ear muffs are to be worn when          Competent       D      3     M
                                                                         20                 chainsaw tools.                                                         Operator                     8
                                Uneven ground                    C   4    E     5          Ensure that balanced footing can be achieved.                           Competent       D      4     M
                                                                         18                                                                                         Operator                     8
                                Restricted & awkward access     A    3    E     5          Adopt sound manual task practices whilst using portable                 Competent       D      3     M
                                                                         18                 power tools in accordance with SWMS-04 – Manual Tasks.                  Operator                     7
                                                                                           Ensure clear and level area surrounding pile.
                                Lose control of chainsaw         B   3   H      5          Set chainsaw on ground, place foot through handle, place one            Competent       D      3     M
                                                                         17                 on motor cover, pull starter cord in one straight controlled            Operator                     7
                                                                                            movement


584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                           SWMS Developed by:       Jamie Gilbert                                                                   VERSION 7 – September 2015
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