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INDG317REV1 Chainsaws at work

Chainsaws at work

£3.50

ISBN: 0717661873
Published by: HSE Books
Pagination: 11 pages
Published:2006
Format: Booklet
Series Code: INDG317REV1

Copies per pack:15

Provides advice on using portable, hand-held, petrol-engine chainsaws at work. It is aimed at employers, the self-employed and those who control the use of work equipment. It will help you comply with your duties under health and safety law, but it is not intended as a substitute for proper instruction and training (including training of managers and supervisors to identify whether good practice is being followed.Contents: Introduction; Fitness to operate a chainsaw; Chainsaws and young people; Health risks; Training and competence; Selecting a chainsaw; Rear-handled chainsaws; Top-handled chainsaws; Maintaining a chainsaw; Personal protective equipment; Lone working; First aid; Working with chainsaws - general points; Tree felling; Working with chainsaws off the ground; Further reading; Further advice; Further information.

leaflet. (15 copies per pack) (INDG317) (INDG317REV1) (INDG317 REV1) supersedes all earlier editions and Guidance Note, General series no.48 (GNGS 48) (GNGS48) (GN GS 48) (GN GS48) entitled, 'Training and standards of competence for people working with chainsaws'. ISBN 0717614034 and (AS 20, AS20) entitled, 'Chainsaws'

Keywords: General guidance; Noise; Hand-arm vibration; Vibration white finger; hearing loss; Health surveillance; PPE; HAV; VBWF

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