| Title |
Chainsaw felling of large trees. |
| Free Download |
Free pdf copy available (140kb) Click Here to view document. |
| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
AFAG |
| Series Number |
307 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
2003 |
| Length |
5 pages |
| Stock Code |
AFAG307 |
| ISBN |
0717626407 |
| Notes |
fold-up leaflet (AFAG 307) (15 copies per pack) replaces FASTCo Safety Guide No 307 (Safety Guide Checklist 307) (Safety Guide 307) (FASTCo 307)(FASTCo702)entitled, 'Felling large trees.' |
| Abstract |
This leaflet covers the felling and crown breakdown of large trees in plantations or of single trees. You can use this leaflet, along with the chainsaw manufacturer's handbook, as part of the risk assessment process to help identify the controls to put in place when felling large tress. Contents: Introduction; Tools required; Felling; Crown breakdown; Notes; Further reading; Further information. |
| Keywords |
Guidance; Risk zone; Springback |