Extraction by horse.

Title	Extraction by horse.
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Author	HSE
Series Code	AFAG
Series Number	506
Publisher	HSE Books
Date of Publication	2003
Length	7 pages
Stock Code	AFAG506
ISBN	0717626512
Quantity Per Pack	15
Notes	fold-up leaflet (AFAG 506) (15 copies per pack) replaces FASTCo Safety Guide No 506 (Safety Guide Checklist 506) (Safety Guide 506) (FASTCo 506) (FASTCo506)
Abstract	This leaflet covers the extraction of timber using horse and chains (snigging), or horse and simple skidding units and forwarders in forestry and other tree work. You can use this leaflet, as part of the risk assessment process to help identify the controls to put in place when using horses in a woodland environment. Contents: Introduction; Personal protective equipment (PPE) and other equipment required for the handler; General advice; Pre-start checks; Emergency procedures; Requirements for the horse; Harness and equipment; Work systems; Before starting; Driving; Loading and unloading; Stacking; Notes; Further reading; Further information.
Keywords	Guidance