Chainsaws at work.

Title	Chainsaws at work.
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Author	HSE
Series Code	INDG
Series Number	317REV1
Publisher	HSE Books
Date of Publication	2006
Length	11 pages
Stock Code	INDG317REV1
ISBN	0717661873
Quantity Per Pack	15
Notes	leaflet. (15 copies per pack) (INDG317) (INDG317REV1) (INDG317 REV1) 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 20, AS20) 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 will help you comply with your duties under health and safety law, but it is not intended as a substitute for proper instruction and training (including training of managers and supervisors to identify whether good practice is being followed.Contents: Introduction; Fitness to operate a chainsaw; Chainsaws and young people; Health risks; Training and competence; Selecting a chainsaw; Rear-handled chainsaws; Top-handled chainsaws; Maintaining a chainsaw; Personal protective equipment; Lone working; First aid; Working with chainsaws - general points; Tree felling; Working with chainsaws off the ground; Further reading; Further advice; Further information.
Keywords	General guidance; Noise; Hand-arm vibration; Vibration white finger; hearing loss; Health surveillance; PPE; HAV; VBWF