Forest Operations > Operational Hazards

Operational Hazards

For people working in the forest there are a number of operational hazards that have to be considered and assessed at all times.

It is important that you be aware of these hazards in your work site and that the risk leading to an incident is as low as possible.

A principle of safe workplace operation is that if you think a task or situation is dangerous don’t do it - take steps to get rid of the problem(s) first.

Some of these Operational Hazards are covered in the following sections.

In This Section:

• Ergonomics
• Manual Handling
• Fatigue
• Working Alone
• Working at night/in the dark
• Noise & Vibration
• Power Hazards
• Falling Objects
• Load Security
• Working at height
• Driving
• Machine Safety
• Hydraulic / Air Safety
• Emergency Procedures
• Communication Systems
• Hazardous Substances
• Spill Kits
• First Aid
• Recording
• Accident/Hazard Reporting