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Conduct Skidder Operations
Unit FPIHAR3204B:
Conduct skidder operations
Forest Operations > Conduct Skidder Operations > Skidder Operation
Risk Management Approach to Skidder Operations
| SOME AREAS FOR HAZARD IDENTIFICATION | SOME FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN ASSESSING RISK | EXAMPLES OF CONTROL MEASURES |
| Working Environment and conditions | ||
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Slopes and grades of terrain and tracks. | Use of equipment in accord with the limitations specified by manufacturer Safe working procedures to address terrain and environment conditions. |
Condition of snigging track:
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Clear track as needed and maintain appropriate plant and equipment for track conditions. |
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| Dangerous trees, e.g. dry stags (snags), hung up trees. | Removal of trees as required. | |
| Falling objects from over head tree canopies. | Position plant to avoid being struck on entry or exit when overhead hazards have been identified. | |
| Presence of other operators & personal in the extraction area. | Exclusion zones. Warning signs. |
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| Exposure to noise and other environmental conditions. | Use and maintenance of PPE. | |
| Work methods | ||
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Order in which trees will be felled and extracted. | Consultation between Feller Buncher operator and Skidder operator. |
| Visibility of Feller Buncher. | Ensure Feller buncher is sighted before moving in, and safe distance of a minimum of two trees is kept. | |
| Competence of operators. | Ensure workers have appropriate skills, experience, training and supervision. | |
| Speed and stability of plant. | Drive safely, and at speed appropriate for terrain. Have safe work procedures to ensure loading to the safe capacity of plant, to suit environment, e.g. slope etc. Keep blade low to add stability, as appropriate. (When travelling into unfamiliar slopes, dismounting, walking and assessing prior to driving). The use of safe working procedures covering all tasks should be considered. |
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| Plant and equipment | ||
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Condition of tyres (e.g. tread, inflation) |
Regular inspection of wear and breakage. |
| Condition and capacity of equipment, e.g. chains or winch ropes | Use and maintenance in accordance with manufacturer and supplier instructions. | |
| Whether controls and safety devices are fully operational | Regular testing and monitoring of controls and safety devices. | |
| Potential for injury from falling objects or roll-over | All plant used conforms with relevant Australian Standards, including use of ROPS / FOPS, Operator protective guards and seat restraints. Wear (PPE) hard hat outside the machine. | |
| Exposure to hazardous substances | Follow recommended procedures in Material Safety Data Sheets. | |
| Possible slips, trips or fall of operator | Provision of hand rails and steps for entry and exit of machine. | |
