Handling and Operating a Chainsaw Clause Samples

Handling and Operating a Chainsaw. When handling and operating a chainsaw: a) Qualified Operators must use PPE at all times. Tables 2 and 3 provide the required and recommended PPE per the level of task complexity. b) Smoking, vaping (e-cigarettes), and the use of any open flames are prohibited. c) Operators must have prior qualification or be under the direct supervision of a higher qualified operator in a training environment. Working under the direct supervision of a qualified operator is not meant to circumvent the requirement for all operators to obtain qualifications. d) Incidents resulting in damage, injury, or more serious consequences will be promptly investigated, reported, and reviewed using recognized accident investigation techniques. See Incident Investigation and Reporting section below. e) Operators must never work alone. At a minimum, a co-worker must be within line-of-site of the chainsaw operator at all times, who: • Is aware of the chainsaw operation underway. • Periodically checks on the chainsaw operator. • Is certified in CPR and standard first aid when medical response is not within close proximity (3-4 minutes). • Can provide assistance to the operator in the event of an emergency. f) Prior to chainsaw operations beginning, the operators must notify dispatch or someone in the park/office management position of the location and/or vicinity of the chainsaw operation. g) Each operation must include a “safety station” within 100 feet of the work zone that contains: • A first aid kit suitable for the current chainsaw operation and associated crew size. Appendix A provides a list of the minimally acceptable number and type of first aid supplies for first aid kits required under paragraph (d)(2) of the logging standard. (29 CFR 1910.266(e)(1) and (e)(2), Logging Operations) • Must establish a tested method of communication (e.g., two-way radio, cell phone, or satellite phone) to contact EMS. In remote operations, a backup communication method must be determined and tested prior to remote work. • A “site safety plan” that identifies the physical address, latitude and longitude, GPS coordinates, or other physical location identifiers of the work site; a recommended way to summon EMS; a Medivac plan (for rural or back country chainsaw operations) to include identification of a landing zone should one be needed; and the name, address, and phone number of the nearest medical facility. h) Equipment may not be operated within 10 feet (3.05 meters) of refueling operations or in ar...