MUHAMMAD SYAFIQ AL-AMIR HAMZAH BIN MAHADI [2016238522]

EMD7M13 [ASSIGNMENT 4]
HIRARC Analysis
Task: To fell down a big tree using a chainsaw
Hazard Who would be Risk assessment Risk control
identification injured?
Chainsaw Chainsaw Severe cuts and injuries  Only NPTC trained chainsaw operators may use Chainsaws.
operator from contact with chain  Chainsaw operators must be covered by extra chainsaw
insurance through BTCV.
 Chainsaw operators to attend refresher course after 3 years.
 Chainsaw maintained in accordance with NPTC certificate and
manufacturers advice.
 All Chainsaw PPE must be worn and in suitable condition.
 Safety checks on saw to be carried out before use – do not use a
saw which fails safety checks.
 Chainsaw operators to read HSE Chainsaws at Work booklet.
 Ensure large wound dressing is carried by chainsaw operator.
 Chainsaw operators to wear Hi-Vis.
Tree felling Chainsaw Trees felled onto people;  Follow Woodland Management Risk Assessment.
operator; work Butt end kicking up  Follow chainsaw felling procedure as trained through NPTC.
party when felled;  Use felling bar where needed.
Public Debris falling from crown  Ensure clear escape routes around tree to be felled.
during felling;

Chainsaw Work party; Injury from falling trees;  Chainsaw operators to work away from other members of work
operator Chainsaw Injury to chainsaw party.
operator operator through  Work party briefed to be aware of chainsaw user and keep 2x tree
distraction; height distance.
Injury to work party from  Do not approach chainsaw user from behind.
chainsaw;  Do not distract chainsaw user.
 Wait until tree is felled/cross cutting completed before
approaching chainsaw user.
 Work party to be aware that chainsaw user may not see or hear
others approaching or working in proximity.