This is about lasers increasingly being used in workplaces. Lasers can be hazardous if appropriate controls and safe systems of work are not established. These guidelines have been prepared to assist persons who operate or work with woodchipping machines to comply with the requirements of Occupational Safety and Health legislation and to thus work in a manner that minimises the risk of injury. Common causes of eye injuries and ways of preventing them. Chainsaws A chainsaw in untrained hands is a lethal weapon.
Most injuries are deep gashes to the hands, knees, feet and head.
This document provides basic information on the safe use of chainsaws. Safety on the Farm Informaiton on departmental publication called Safety on the Farm, that deals with various topics of farm safety. Employers can ensure a safe and productive workplace through agreed safe systems of work, training, supervision and consultation between employers, employees and elected safety and health representatives. Training operators to a high skill level will not result in safe fork-lift operation if unsafe systems of work are used in the workplace. Nailing Tools Information associated with nailing tools.