FWPCOT3330 — Apply tree jacking techniques in felling trees

1 Prepare for tree jacking

• 1.1Determine job requirements from work order or instruction, and where required seek clarification from appropriate personnel
• 1.2Identify type and quantity of trees to be tree jacked and assess activities for safety and environmental protection practices
• 1.3Confirm safety and environmental requirements for the task, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), according to workplace procedures
• 1.4Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with tree jacking operations
• 1.5Identify emergency and evacuation procedures to follow in the event of an incident or accident
• 1.6Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
• 1.7Select tools, equipment, communication systems and materials for tree jacking, and check for serviceability according to workplace procedures

2 Plan tree jacking

• 2.1Assess environmental conditions and use outcomes to plan felling of each tree
• 2.2Monitor location and movement of other personnel, and modify work to ensure safety
• 2.3Assess tree, location and stability for conditions likely to affect safety of tree jacking activities
• 2.4Visually assess tree for defects, grade and recovery status
• 2.5Select escape route, and clear route and growth around tree manually or mechanically
• 2.6Assess fall direction and allowable degree of error, considering hang ups, damage, extraction constraints and available open space
• 2.7Plan cutting sequence to control direction of fall and minimise damage to tree and surrounding environment
• 2.8Mark trees too dangerous to fell safely and refer to appropriate personnel
• 2.9Confirm chain of command for communication of information and instructions to ensure safety of tree jacking operation

3 Tree jack trees

• 3.1Complete equipment pre-start-up checks
• 3.2Remove and clear leaders according to tree jacking work plan
• 3.3Diagnose unexpected characteristics of tree and review tree jacking work plan
• 3.4Make jacking slots to provide for placement of tree jacks according to planned falling direction
• 3.5Adjust cutting technique and use tree jacks to control movement and direction of tree being felled
• 3.6Complete felling and use planned safe exit route according to safety procedures
• 3.7Monitor ground movement of trees and assess and clear trees that hang up
• 3.8Record and report tree jacking process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel

4 Complete chainsaw and tree jack operator maintenance

• 4.1Follow workplace safety procedures to lock out equipment
• 4.2Check chain for bluntness or damage
• 4.3Remove, sharpen, adjust and replace chain and other components according to manufacturer recommendations
• 4.4Assess and adjust chainsaw set-up to suit cutting conditions
• 4.5Maintain operational condition of chainsaw to meet standards prior to use
• 4.6Check and service tree jacks according to manufacturer recommendations

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