Checklist for Tree Length and Trail-cut Operations
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Inspection Items |
Legislation |
Y* |
N* |
Corrective Action /
Comments |
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Date |
Act |
Reg.* |
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Supervision |
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Is
there a responsible person on site?
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G* 344 (a) |
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Are
they aware of their responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety
Act and Regulation 91-191?
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9 (1) |
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Do they inspect the workers for PPE and
proper work techniques? |
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Do
they have effective training?
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9 (2) (c) |
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Do they check the site before
leaving for solitary workers?
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Are they actively promoting good work habits and behavior? |
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Personal Protective
Equipment
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Hard
hats
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G 40 (2) |
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Eye protection
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G 39 |
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Hearing protection |
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G 48 (1) |
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Hand protection |
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G 43 (1) |
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Leg protection, i.e. chainsaw pants |
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G 346 (b) |
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Foot protection with chainsaw resistant materials |
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G 346 (a) |
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Felling
aids, i.e. wedges, levers
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G* 354 (2) (b) |
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First aid supplies and
pressure bandages
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G 351 (2) |
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Evacuation Planning
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Are all workers familiar with
the plan?
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G 344 (b) |
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Is there two-way communication nearby? |
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Can all workers give concise
directions to the worksite?
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Trained first
aiders on site? |
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G 12 (6) |
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If so, do you
know where they are located? |
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First aid kit available
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G 12 (1) |
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Vehicle
that can be used in the event of an emergency
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Access road in reasonable
condition
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G 360 (2) |
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Work Technique |
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Are persons working alone with a chainsaw? |
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G 351 (1) |
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Are proper knotching and felling techniques
being used? |
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G 354 (2) (a) |
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Is the work well organized, good felling
pattern? |
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Are approved felling aids being used? Not
push poles. |
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G 354 (2) (b) |
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Does a safe working distance exist between
workers? |
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G 353 (1) (c) |
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Are
workers not too far away from emergency help?
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Are
maximum walking distances to the worksite respected?
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G* 360 (3) |
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Are
danger trees present?
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G 353 (1) (a) |
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Does
a chicot policy exist?
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Are
cutters removing danger trees before working an area?
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G 353 (1) (a) |
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Are
hung-up trees removed properly?
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G 354 (3) |
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Are workers looking up for overhead hazards before cutting? |
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Are partially cut or hung-up trees tolerated? |
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Are
proper limbing techniques used?
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G 355 (1) |
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Are
proper bucking techniques being used?
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G 356 (1) |
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Topping
of tree – no backhanders?
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G 355 (2) (c) |
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No
domino felling, striking a hung-up tree with a green tree?
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G 354 (3) (b) |
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Chainsaws
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Brake functioning properly |
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G 348 (2) (b) |
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Chain sharpened properly |
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G 348 (2) (a) |
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Throttle and trigger system working well |
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G 348 (2) (c) |
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Chain properly tensioned |
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Chain catcher present |
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G 348 (2) (c) |
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Mufler and spark arrestor adequate |
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G 348 (2) (c) |
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Shock absorbers intact |
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G 348 (2) (c) |
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Does
the operator hold the saw with a good grip?
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G* 349 (g) |
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Are
approved saw starting methods used?
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G 349 (e) |
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Is
fire suppression equipment present (ansul pack, etc.)?
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G 351 (2) (a) |
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Skidders |
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Brakes
working properly
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G 224 (c) |
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Screening
and doors in place
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G 225 |
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Three
Point Contact
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G 224 (k) |
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ABC
fire extinguisher present
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Exhaust
system working properly
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Tire
chains tight
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G 357 (3) (d) |
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Cab
free of loose articles
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G 228 (e) (f) |
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Does
the operator have loose fitting or hazardous clothing?
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Is
the machine in good mechanical condition, no leaks, cracks, etc.?
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Work Techniques – Skidders |
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Does
good communication exist between the cutter and machine operator (good eye
contact and hand signals)?
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G 357 (3) |
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Is
there a safe distance between the machine and cutters (40m?
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Is
the machine operator aware of all workers in the operating area?
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Is
all winching done from the seat?
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G 357 (3) (c) |
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Is
proper straight line winching used?
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Is
up and down hill travel in a straight line and vertical?
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Is
the operator using proper parking method (on level ground, with hand brake
applied and blade down)?
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G* 357 (3) (e) |
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Is
the machine boosted properly in cold weather?
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Are
the cables and chokers in good condition?
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Does
the operator travel at a safe speed with a proper load size?
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Is
a daily circle check done on the machine?
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Are
there riders on the machine?
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G 228 (a) |
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Porters |
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Brakes
working properly
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G 224 (c) |
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Screening
and doors in place
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G 225 |
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Three
Point Contact
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G 224 (k) |
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ABC
fire extinguisher present
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Exhaust
system working properly
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Tire
chains tight
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G 357 (3) (d) |
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Cab
free of loose articles
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G 228 (e) (f) |
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Does
the operator have loose fitting or hazardous clothing?
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Is
the machine checked daily for cracks, leaks, etc.?
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Are
there riders on or in the machine?
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G 228 (a) |
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