The checklist addresses issues that arise during green sorting, divided into the areas of sorting bins and operating areas. 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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Sawmills - part 5. Raw sorting | |
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| Description | The list is based on the following regulations |
The checklist addresses issues that arise during green sorting, divided into the areas of sorting bins and operating areas. 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. Is the feed belt shielded? |
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| 2. Are there emergency stop line light beam protectors along the entire truss? |
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| 3. In the event of operational disruptions, what measures should be taken to ensure a safe work environment? | |||||||
| a) Are there work and safety instructions? |
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| b) Is a safety harness available? |
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| 4. Are there protections in place to prevent pieces of timber from sliding out and falling to the lower floor? |
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| 5. Is the area where the hook track turns shielded with pre-lated or fixed protection? |
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| 6. Is the area under the compartment part interlocked? |
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| 7. Are there established procedures for cleaning under the timber compartments? |
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| 8. Is the status of surveillance cameras and monitors regularly checked? |
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| 9. Is there communication equipment between the workplaces within the department? |
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| 10. Are walkways, stairs, and platforms intact and free of debris? |
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| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 11. In case of manual sorting. | |||||||
| a) Are there uncomfortable working postures? |
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| b) Is job rotation implemented? |
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| 12. At sorting sites. | |||||||
| a) Is the control panel well-designed with clear buttons? |
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| b) Is the chair adjustable and intact? |
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| c) Are chains and gears protected? |
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| d) Is there safe mining to take measures to prevent production disruptions? |
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| 13. Is the workplace lighting sufficient for the purpose? |
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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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