| Abstract |
This leaflet covers the use of a tractor and trailer unit fitted with a grapple loader or a purpose-built forwarder for extraction of timber in forestry and other tree work. You can use this leaflet, along with the manaufacturer's handbook, as part of the risk assessment process to help identify the controls to put in place when extracting timber by forwarder. Contents: Introduction; The machine; Driving; The loader; Loading and unloading; Stacking; Notes; Further reading; Further information |