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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 475 · clause 475 · NLR 5/12

PART XXV FORESTRY OPERATIONS — Brush saws

475

An employee who operates a brush saw or a clearing saw shall

475(a)

operate and maintain the saw in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications;

475(b)

ensure that the saw is equipped with an adequate blade guard;

475(c)

maintain a minimum 10 metre distance from another person while operating the saw;

475(d)

regularly inspect the blade and file it when necessary;

475(e)

replace the blade at the first sign of cracks or fractures;

475(f)

fit the saw only with blades and component parts specified by the manufacturer;

475(g)

use a harness suitable for use with the saw;

475(h)

ensure that the harness is well maintained and properly adjusted and that the emergency release on the harness functions properly;

475(i)

stop the engine before a manual adjustment, cleaning, clearing of debris or other work is carried out on the blade or blade guards; and

475(j)

not start the saw while it is attached to the harness.

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