Working in isolated areas Interference with communication equipment Lack of coordination between machine operators and ground workers Use agreed alternative methods of communication. Mechanical tree felling While many of the risks and control measures are the same for mechanical and manual tree falling, there are some additional problems which mechanical tree fellers must consider. Terrain Nature of Risk How to Reduce the Risk Ability to operate safely on the terrain Ability to safely enter and exit cabins Suitability and capacity of equipment for the terrain Noise making communication difficult Mechanical harvesting equipment must be operated according to manufacturer’s instructions Operators should visually the ground before exiting the cabin Operators should use handrails and hand holds Use agreed alternative methods of communication Equipment Nature of Risk How to Reduce the Risk not maintaining equipment in good condition using equipment beyond its capability failure to use safety devices static electricity discharge during fuelling Regular maintenance and inspection of equipment Equipment should be fitted with protective guards and seat restraints Operators should be properly trained Operators should follow manufacturer’s instructions Other hazards Nature of Risk How to Reduce the Risk trips and falls Poor visibility and noise Unrestrained objects in Operator fitness and fatigue Wear suitable footwear Wear hearing protection and highly visible clothing Ensure all objects in the cabin are securely stored and fastened Rotate tasks Have rest breaks Do physical exercise (eg stretching and warm ups) Extraction Extraction includes forwarding, snigging, shovel logging, cable logging and skidding. Common risks involved in these activities include: instability and risk of roll-over; rolling logs after dropping at landing; instability of machines when loading; and contact with other machinery
13 22 15 Small Business Counselling Service 1800 136 034 13 22 15 Suicide Helpline Victoria 1300 651 251 Superannuation Information about superannuation TWU Super 13 10 20 1800 222 071 (Member Services) 1800 241 877 (Employer Services) Turning Point Drug and Alcohol 1800 888 236 Victorian Business Centres 13 22 15 Victorian Business Line 13 22 15 Victorian Association of Forest Industries 9611 9000 VicForests 9608 9500 Victorian Harvesting and Haulage Council VicRoads General Queries Bookshop Permit officers Securities Register Note for specific advice on heavy vehicle regulations, mass and dimension permits and accreditation schemes, see Appendix 5 VicRoads Transport Safety Service Offices 13 11 74 9854 2782 9881 8853 13 11 71 Victorian WorkCover Authority WorkSafe Advisory Service WorkSafe Publications Unit 1800 136 089 (03) 9641 1444 APPENDIX 8: VICROADS: TRANSPORT SAFETY SERVICES OFFICES VicRoads Region Area Telephone No. Address Metro North West Metropolitan Melbourne, of the Yarra River 9302 8400 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows Vic 3047 Metro South East Metropolitan Melbourne, south-east of the Yarra River 9881 8862 12 Lakeside Burwood Vic 3151 Eastern Warragul, Leongatha, Traralgon, Sale, Bairnsdale, Genoa 5135 3037 87 Princes Way, Morwell Vic 3840 Northern Seymour, Kyneton, Bendigo, Echuca, Swan Hill, Charlton 5434 5000 57 Lansell Street, Bendigo Vic 3550 Eastern Yea, Mansfield, Wodonga, Cobram, Shepparton 5761 1888 50 Clarke Street Benalla Vic 3672
South Western Geelong, Colac, Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton 5225 2578 180 Fyans Street, South Geelong Vic 3220 Western Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat, Ararat, Horsham, Mildura 5333 8779 88 Learmonth Road, Ballarat Vic 3350