| Title |
Firewood processors |
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| Author |
Arboriculture and Forestry Advisory Group for HSE |
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| Series Code |
AFAG |
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| Series Number |
607 |
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| Publisher |
HSE BOOKS |
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| Date of Publication |
2005 |
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| Length |
8 pages |
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| Stock Code |
AFAG607 |
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| ISBN |
071762658X |
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| Quantity Per Pack |
15 |
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| Notes |
fold-up leaflet. (AFAG607) (AFAG 607) 15 copies per pack.
When using a tractor as a power source this leaflet must be read in conjunction with leaflet AFAG501 'Tractor units in tree work'.
Also see leaflet AFAG805 'Training and certification'.
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| Abstract |
This leaflet covers the safe working practices to be followed when using firewood processors. It covers machines with a cutting device (either circular saw or chainsaw types) and a splitting ram and includes advice for electrically powered, power take-off (PTO) shaft or petrol-engine-driven machines. You can use this leaflet, along with the machine manufacturer's handbook, as part of the risk assessment process to help identify the controls to put in place when using a firewood processor. You must also assess the effect of the site conditions and the weather as well as following this guidance. Contents: Introduction; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); The machine; Maintenance; Fuelling petrol-engine machines; Preparing to work; Emergency procedures; Operating the machine; Further reading. |
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| Keywords |
Forestry; Arboriculture; Firewood processors; Circular saws; Chainsaws |
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