Mechanical harvesting.

Title	Mechanical harvesting.
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Author	HSE
Series Code	AFAG
Series Number	603
Publisher	HSE Books
Date of Publication	2003
Length	5 pages
Stock Code	AFAG603
ISBN	0717626547
Quantity Per Pack	15
Notes	fold-up leaflet (AFAG 603) (15 copies per pack) replaces FASTCo Safety Guide No 603 (Safety Guide Checklist 603) (Safety Guide 603) (FASTCo 603) (FASTCo603) entitled, 'Mechanical harvesting.'
Abstract	This leaflet covers the safe working practices to be followed when using an excavator conversion or pupose-built harvester for felling and processing trees 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 mechanically harvesting trees. Contents: Introduction;The machine; Harvester head maintenance and repair; To minimise saw chain breakage; Parking the harvesting head; Emergency procedures; Driving; Felling processing; Working near overhead power lines; Further reading; Notes; Further information.
Keywords	Guidance