AHCPCM205 — Fell small trees

1 Assist in preparation of worksite

• 1.1Identify location of worksite and correct tree from scope of works, and confirm with supervisor
• 1.2Identify site hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor
• 1.3Confirm work zone with work crew, and monitor site
• 1.4Confirm first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures
• 1.5Document and implement site health and safety in the workplace, environmental and traffic control measures according to workplace procedures

2 Identify tree felling requirements

• 2.1Identify hazards and risks relevant to felling operation, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
• 2.2Examine topography and site conditions
• 2.3Identify factors influencing the tree felling operation, and confirm with supervisor
• 2.4Identify trees considered outside own skill level for felling, and seek assistance from appropriate personnel
• 2.5Determine natural direction of fall, safe fall zone and exclusion zone, and confirm with supervisor
• 2.6Confirm tree felling operations and instructions with supervisor prior to undertaking work

3 Prepare for tree felling

• 3.1Select and prepare felling equipment and component options appropriate to the task being undertaken
• 3.2Prepare, transport and position support tools to minimise felling delays
• 3.3Select and maintain safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) according to workplace health and safety requirements
• 3.4Fit and use safety equipment and PPE applicable to the task being undertaken
• 3.5Clear fall zone of obstacles and articles that may be damaged by felled tree
• 3.6Establish clear escape route appropriate to site

4 Fell tree

• 4.1Note and monitor location of other personnel
• 4.2Carry out tree felling operation according to scope of works
• 4.3Communicate with work team during operations using voice, hand or whistle signals
• 4.4Determine standard tree felling techniques, patterns and cut sequences by ground conditions and state of canopy
• 4.5Take corrective action in response to changing conditions or problems encountered
• 4.6Use planned escape route when tree starts to fall
• 4.7Monitor fall of tree and movement on ground until felled tree is stable
• 4.8Undertake tree felling activities using documented low risk work methods

5 Complete tree felling operation

• 5.1Determine appropriate method of clearing the site of felled tree
• 5.2Select and use machinery required for removal of felled tree
• 5.3Clear fall site of tree and all tree debris according to supervisor instructions
• 5.4Clean and return machinery, tools and equipment to required location
• 5.5Identify and report unserviceable machinery, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
• 5.6Report tree felling activities according to workplace procedures

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