| Title |
Use of winches in the directional felling and takedown. |
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| Free Download |
Free pdf copy available (150kb)  Click Here to view document. |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
AFAG |
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| Series Number |
310 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2003 |
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| Length |
7 pages |
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| Stock Code |
AFAG310 |
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| ISBN |
0717626652 |
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| Quantity Per Pack |
15 |
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| Notes |
fold-up leaflet (AFAG 310) (15 copies per pack) replaces FASTCo Safety Guide No 310 (Safety Guide Checklist 310) (Safety Guide 310) (FASTCo 310) (FASTCo310) entitled, 'Hand winches.' |
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| Abstract |
This leaflet covers the safe working practices to be followed when using either a tractor or hand winch as an aid to directional felling and takedown operations in forestry and tree work. You can use this leaflet, along with the manufacturer's handbook, as part of the risk assessment process to help identify the controls to put in place when using a tractor or hand winch. Contents: Introduction; Personal protective equipment (PPE); Winching equipment; Preparing to work; Anchor point selection; Winch set-up; Directional felling using a winch; Takedown of hung-up trees; Notes; Further reading; Further information. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance |
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