 |
|
Home > Welsh and Other Languages >
Chainsaws at work. (Bilingual Welsh/English version)| Title |
Chainsaws at work. (Bilingual Welsh/English version) |
| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
INDG |
| Series Number |
317REV1W/E |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
2007 |
| Length |
22 pages |
| Stock Code |
INDG317REV1W/E |
| ISBN |
9780717662449 |
| Edition |
rev.ed |
| Quantity Per Pack |
15 |
| Notes |
leaflet. (INDG317W), (INDG 317W/E), (INDG317REV1W/E) INDG317 W) 15 copies per pack. This leaflet incorporates Welsh version on one side of the booklet and English on the reverse side. Supersedes all earlier editions and Guidance Note, General series no.48 (GNGS 48) (GNGS48) (GN GS 48) (GN GS48) entitled, 'Training and standards of competence for people working with chainsaws'. ISBN 0717614034 and (AS 20W, AS20W AS20 W) entitled, 'Chainsaws' |
| Abstract |
Provides advice on using portable, hand-held, petrol-engine chainsaws at work. It is aimed at employers, the self-employed and those who control the use of work equipment. It contains basic information on safe working practices which operators should follow to help them comply with their duties under health and safety law.Contents: Introduction; Fitness to operate a chainsaw; Chainsaws and young people; Health risks; Training and competence; All chainsaw use; Use of chainsaws in tree work; Training provision; Selecting a chainsaw; Rear-handled chainsaws; Top-handled chainsaws; Maintaining a chainsaw; Personal protective equipment; Lone working; First aid; Working with chainsaws - general points; Fuelling and lubrication; Starting the chainsaw and pre-use checks; Kickback; Using the chainsaw; Working with chainsaws - tree felling; Working with chainsaws - off-ground work; Work platforms; Work from ladders; Ropes and harnesses; Further reading; Further advice. |
| Keywords |
General guidance; Noise; Hand-arm vibration; Vibration white finger; hearing loss; Health surveillance; PPE; HAV; VBWF |
[top]© 2003 Copyright
|