| Title |
Hand-held power posthole borer. |
| Free Download |
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| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
AFAG |
| Series Number |
105 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
2003 |
| Length |
5 pages |
| Stock Code |
AFAG105 |
| ISBN |
0717626288 |
| Quantity Per Pack |
15 |
| Notes |
fold-up leaflet (AFAG 105) (15 copies per pack) replaces FASTCo Safety Guide No 105 (Safety Guide Checklist 105) (Safety Guide 105) (FASTCo 105) (FASTCo105) entitled, Hand-held power posthole borer (rock drill).' |
| Abstract |
This leaflet explains the safe working practices to be followed when using portable posthole borers and rock drills in forestry and other 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 borers and drills driven by petrol motor or compressed air. Contents: Introduction; Personal protective equipment (PPE) Manual handling; Hand-arm vibration; Fuelling; Preparing to work; Operating the machine; Routine maintenance; Notes; Further reading; Further information. |
| Keywords |
Guidance |