Hand tool weeding, brashing and pruning.

Title	Hand tool weeding, brashing and pruning.
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Author	HSE
Series Code	AFAG
Series Number	201
Publisher	HSE Books
Date of Publication	2003
Length	5 pages
Stock Code	AFAG201
ISBN	0717626318
Quantity Per Pack	15
Notes	fold-up leaflet (AFAG 201) (15 copies per pack) replaces FASTCo Safety Guide No 201 (Safety Guide Checklist 201) (Safety Guide 201) (FASTCo 201) (FASTCo201) entitled, 'Hand tool weeding and cleaning.'
Abstract	This leaflet covers the safe working practices to be followed when using hand tools for weeding, brashing and pruning in forestry and other tree work. You can use this leaflet as part of the risk assessment process to help identify the controls to put in place when using hand tools. Contents: Introduction; Personal protective equipment (PPE) Preparing for work; General maintenance; Use of weeding and cleaning tools; Use of hand saws for brashing and pruning; Notes; Further reading; Further information.
Keywords	Guidance