Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assist in preparation of work site
- Determine location of worksite and correct tree from scope of works
- Identify site hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor
- Confirm work zone with work crew and monitor site
- Confirm first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures
- Record and implement work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures
- Recognise and apply workplace safety procedures
- Identify hazards relevant to the maintenance and operation of chainsaws, assess risks and implement risk controls
- Select and use personal protective equipment
- Confirm relevant licensing and legislative requirements with regard to the operation of chainsaws with supervisor
- Transport chainsaw and fuel appropriately
- Check and prepare chainsaw
- Operate chainsaw
- Communicate with work team during operations using voice, hand and whistle signals
- Place supports appropriately to ensure a stable base
- Identify materials to be cut and position them for operation
- Assess material to be cut visually for defects
- Determine cutting methods appropriate to material type and implement risk controls
- Select and use appropriate tools associated with chainsaw use
- Operate chainsaw to cross cut timber using documented low risk work methods
- Maintain effective worksite communication to ensure efficient workflow and address problems
- Identify, assess and control environmental implications associated with chainsaw operation
- Complete and check chainsaw operation