The checklist addresses issues that arise at the measuring station and timber level. Start by creating the general checklist for sawmills. The checklist is suitable for use during an overall safety inspection. For more targeted safety rounds, we refer to our in-depth subject checklists.
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The checklist addresses issues that arise at the measuring station and timber level. Start by creating the general checklist for sawmills. The checklist is suitable for use during an overall safety inspection. For more targeted safety rounds, we refer to our in-depth subject checklists. |
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| 1. Are there road signs for incoming traffic trucks? |
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| 2. Are there prohibition signs for unauthorized traffic? |
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| 3. Are walking and driving paths marked? |
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| 4. Are there routines for communication between the timber trucks? |
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| 5. Are the rollers arranged to minimize the risk of collapse? |
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| 6. Are hi-vis garments and helmets used for all work at the timber level? |
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| 7. Is there a risk of falling logs from log tables or conveyors? |
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| 8. Is the log table equipped with access protection throughout the danger area? |
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| 9. Are emergency stop lines present on all sides of the timber table? |
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| 10. Are there established routines for safely cleaning under the log table and are they being followed? |
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| 11. Is the timber plan adequately illuminated? |
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| 12. Does the measuring station have shielding against direct sunlight? |
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| 13. Can you see if someone is on the timber floor from the cab? |
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| 14. Is there a workplace with good ergonomics for the surveyor? |
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| 15. Can the measurement of control logs be done safely? |
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| 16. Is the conveyor and feed always turned off when someone goes up to the infeed table or step feeder? |
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| 17. Is the exit access to the conveyors free from risk? |
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| 18. Can the shielding protection withstand the forces that can occur if a log "goes wrong"? |
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| 19. Are there established cleaning routines? |
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| Other Here you can note risks that need to be addressed that are not included in the checklist |
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