FWPHAR3205 — Harvest trees manually (intermediate)

1 Prepare for harvesting

• 1.1Determine job and product quality requirements from work order or instruction and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
• 1.2Confirm safety and environmental protection requirements for the task according to workplace procedures and harvesting plan
• 1.3Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with felling trees
• 1.4Plan tree harvesting activities according to work order or instruction and environmental conditions
• 1.5Consult and maintain communication with team members and other appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
• 1.6Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
• 1.7Obtain tools and equipment needed for the work, and check for correct operation and safety
• 1.8Sharpen and adjust chainsaw or change components according to manufacturer recommendations

2 Assess harvest site

• 2.1Assess location and stability of harvest site for conditions likely to affect harvesting activities
• 2.2Identify and assess environmental conditions according to harvest plan
• 2.3Identify trees to be felled according to harvest plan
• 2.4Identify log extraction method and requirements
• 2.5Determine harvesting requirements and plan tree felling sequence and general falling directions
• 2.6Assess factors affecting harvesting requirements and detect and control specific forest or site risks and hazards

3 Assess trees and plan felling

• 3.1Assess tree visually to identify felling characteristics
• 3.2Confirm tree is safe to fell
• 3.3Check planned falling direction and propose deviation if required
• 3.4Select cutting pattern to optimise time, value recovery and manageable removal of sections
• 3.5Plan sequence of cuts to fell tree according to standard felling procedures and log quality requirements
• 3.6Identify trees considered outside own skill level and seek assistance from appropriate personnel where required
• 3.7Identify suitable escape routes and clear of growth and other obstacles according to environmental care principles and workplace procedures
• 3.8Note and monitor location and activity of other personnel in the work area and modify activity where required

4 Fell trees

• 4.1Fell individual trees using selected cutting and directional falling techniques according to current Australian Standard and industry code of practice
• 4.2Adjust cutting and directional falling techniques in response to movement and condition of tree
• 4.3Use planned escape route when tree starts to fall and monitor the fall of the tree until all movement has stopped
• 4.4Delay movement back into the felling area until all tree material, including from adjacent tree crowns, has fallen or is stable enough to allow safe access back into the felling area
• 4.5Identify procedures for removal of trees that are hung-up if safe to do so
• 4.6Fell trees to meet production levels, log extraction methods and site requirements
• 4.7Dispose of waste materials according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures

5 Maintain chainsaw and cutting attachments

• 5.1Follow workplace health and safety procedures and manufacturer instructions to lock out equipment
• 5.2Inspect chainsaw on completion of activities
• 5.3Inspect for damage to chainsaw and cutting attachments and tag for repair, service or replacement according to workplace requirements and manufacturer recommendations if required
• 5.4Remove, clean, adjust, sharpen or replace chain and other components according to workplace requirements and manufacturer recommendations

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