Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for operation
- Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel.
- Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness.
- Prepare, check and clear work area, ready for hand-held chainsaw operations.
- Carry out pre-start checks on chainsaw in line with site requirements.
- Establish and maintain communication with others in work area to ensure safety.
- Cut material
- Visually assess materials to be cut for defects that may present unsafe work conditions, and review cutting plan.
- Place cutting supports to ensure a stable base.
- Cut material within site standard tolerances for length and angle relative to centre line.
- Use cutting techniques to industry standard lengths, maximising volume and quality of recovery material.
- Operate chainsaw effectively, in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
- Clear and dispose of debris in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
- Complete production and quality reports.
- Identify processing problems and equipment faults and report to appropriate personnel.
- Conduct chainsaw maintenance