Forestry - mechanical felling and off-road transport - Prevent Checklists

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		Forestry - mechanical felling and off-road transport
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Description	The list is based on the following regulations
The checklist is divided into three parts that can be used separately: 1. Supervision – questions about organisation, procedures, instructions, knowledge training, and equipment. 2. The workplace – issues of planning and safety at the workplace. 3. The machine operator – questions about the use of the machine and safety. Parts 1 and 2 are intended to be used by the manager, the supervisor, together with the safety representative, to assess the risk of the use of the machines in the business. Part 3 is for the machine operator to use to ensure safe work with the machines.	AFS 2023:2 4§5

Part 1. Work management - organization, routines and instructions

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
1. Are there instructions for particularly dangerous tasks and are they known to the workers?
2. Can a risk assessment be conducted based on the Tract Directive?
3. Is there consultation between businesses taking place at a shared workplace?
4. Is the work planned in a way that avoids stress and jerky tempo?
5. Is there a documented introduction program for new employees and temporary staff?
6. Are there procedures available in understandable language for foreign employees?
7. Are there procedures for working alone in cases where working alone cannot be avoided, e.g. regular contact, information about positioning and homecoming control?
8. Is there a readiness for rapid assistance in an emergency, e.g. via a mobile phone or alarm device?
9. Do employees know where to turn if they need help in case of problems?
10. Are there functioning systems for reporting and investigating incidents and accidents, as well as a procedure for reporting to the Swedish Work Environment Authority after a serious accident incident?
11. Are work environment and safety taken into account when purchasing new machines?
12. Are the machine operators provided with good nutrition and exercise conditions?

Knowledge training and equipment

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
13. Are the employees trained for their duties?
14. Have the employees acquired knowledge about how to prevent repetitive strain injuries?
15. Are there routines for maintenance and daily control of the machine, and are these recorded?
16. Do employees have sufficient knowledge of first aid?
17. Is appropriate first aid equipment provided?
18. Are the employees knowledgeable about fire safety and the handling of fire equipment?
19. Are only environmentally friendly fuels and oils, e.g. vegetable oil, used for chain lubrication?

Part 2. Workplace - planning of work

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
20. Are workers informed of the occupational safety and health instructions and safety measures necessary for the work in question?
21. Can the employee quickly call for help in an emergency situation and convey the position coordinates, e.g. via mobile phone or alarm device?
22. Are there transport vehicles available for easy access to the area?
23. Are there fire extinguishing equipment on the job site and in the machine?

Staff space

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
24. Is there usually a heated and adapted staff area?
25. Is there first aid equipment available?
26. Are there cleaning routines for the staff area?
27. Is relevant information available, e.g. on the bulletin board?

Special work

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
28. Are warning signs used to demarcate the work area at access routes?
29. Are the safety distances of machines being respected to mitigate the risk?

Work with trees at power lines

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
30. Are there work and safety instructions for working on power lines?
31. If trees are leaning against or hanging from power lines, should the power company be contacted for power removal and await confirmation before work begins?

Boarding and disembarking from the machine.

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
32. Are steps and grab bars designed to ensure safe and slip-free access?
33. Does the cab or driver's seat have an automatic alignment function?

Cab

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
34. Are the safety windows in the machine's cab in good condition?
35. Is the driver's seat comfortable?
a) Adjustable in height and sideways?
b) Is it easy to turn and lock in any position?
c) Is it vibration-damped?
d) Can it be heated if necessary?
36. Are the controls in place?
a) Placed within comfortable working range and easy to maneuver?
b) Is it designed to avoid confusion and involuntary activation?
37. Are the instrument displays well positioned and easy to read?
38. Has the taxi a functioning air conditioning system and protection against solar radiation?
39. Do air filters exist that counteract the risk of air pollution in the cab?
40. Is the cab's air conditioning and ventilation system regularly maintained?
41. Is the visibility around the machine good both in daylight and in the dark?
42. Is there protection against reflections and glare?
43. Is the noise level satisfactory and without disturbing noise?
44. Is the driver's seat free from unpleasant shocks and vibrations?
45. Are there cleaning routines for the machine cab?

Work at the felling site.

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
46. Is overloading or loading the machine over the gate avoided?
47. Is the warning text "Risk Zone" clearly visible to outsiders when the machine is in operation?
48. Are there procedures for how to act when outsiders are at risk?
49. Do you always check that the rotating tool and the crane grapple are in the resting position (to the ground or the like) before leaving the cab?

Work with salvage.

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
50. Do you know how to tow a machine safely?

Repair work on the machine Note! working alone should be avoided.

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
51. Does the safety switch that interrupts the dangerous functions of the machine work so that repair work can be serviced safely?
52. Is there a service ladder or service ramp available when working on the machine?
53. Does contact with moving parts need to be prevented if the engine has to be running during, for example, troubleshooting?
54. Are environmentally friendly fuels, oils, and lubricants used?
55. Are protective clothing and chemical protective gloves used when handling oils, fuels, etc.?

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