PART XXV FORESTRY OPERATIONS — Felling
474(c)
the tree is not climbed by a worker; and
474(b)
the tree is felled as soon as possible using appropriate equipment;
474
(1) Snags or dangerous stubs which may interfere or create a hazard shall be cleared away before a tree is felled.
474(2)
A worker shall not work closer than 30.48 metres from another worker who is in the act of felling a tree unless the worker is assisting that person.
474(3)
When workers are strip-cutting and felling trees, they shall not work opposite each other or closer than 30.48 metres on adjacent strips unless an uncut strip is left between.
474(4)
Before the felling cut is started, a tree shall be under-cut in the direction it is to be felled.
474(5)
When there is a lodged tree, an employer shall ensure that
474(a)
the immediate area of the lodged tree is properly marked or flagged to alert another of the hazard;
474(d)
the tree is not lowered by felling another tree onto the lodged tree or by cutting a supporting tree.
474(6)
An employer or contractor shall ensure that no worker, other than the worker who is felling a lodged tree, enters the felling area unless it is safe to do so.
474(7)
A worker shall not stand on a tree or log when de-limbing it.
474(8)
Once a felling cut has been started on a tree, a worker shall not leave the tree to carry on other work until felling has been completed.
474(9)
A decayed or partially decayed tree or stub shall not be used as a block tree.
474(10)
A decayed or partially decayed tree or stub which constitutes a hazard at a yard or bucking and piling area shall be felled before the site is used.
474(11)
A choker cable, twitching chain or dog shall be released and pulled away from the log or tree before it is slashed, bucked or measured.
474(12)
An axe shall not be used to cut wire rope.
474(13)
A skidder's winch shall only be operated from the seat unless remote controls are used or the worker is letting out cable.
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