23.0 Introduction to Part F

23.1 What does this Part cover?

23.1.1

This Part looks at managing the risks around working on landings and loading and unloading log trucks.

23.1.2

It includes information on:

23.2.1

Table 20 gives examples of how workers can be harmed.

23.2.2

There may be hazards that are not identified in this table. You will need to identify and assess health and safety risks arising from your own work.

What could go wrong?	Possible causes
Worker being struck by mobile plant or vehicles	Distraction or inattention. Ground workers being unsighted by machine operators.
Worker being struck by logs being slewed, falling or rolling	Ground workers in machine zone. Unstable log stacks.
Worker being struck by ropes, chains or cables	Machine operator or worker inattention.
Impaired or distracted workers making mistakes resulting in injuries	Fatigue from long work hours, working at night or long travel times to worksite. Dehydration. Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Distracted by cellphones, work pressures, home pressures.
Workers being harmed by poor or extreme weather conditions	UV exposure. Hot or cold temperature extremes. Heavy rain, flooding. Strong winds.
Workers being injured carrying out manual tasks	Repetitive physical action while tree planting. Carrying excessive weight.
Workers being exposed to harmful fumes, excessive noise or vibration while using plant	Poorly maintained plant.
Workers being injured by slipping, tripping or falling	Working on slippery or unstable surfaces. Distraction or inattention.
Worker being harmed by chainsaw use	Distraction or inattention.

Table 20: Examples of what could go wrong – work on landing

23.2.3

The following guidance provides good practice on how to manage these risks. To manage the health risks, see Section 3.5.

23.2.4

Guidance that is common to activities (for example, on requirements for worker training) has been placed in Part B.

23.2.5

See Appendix 6 for an approach to manage health and safety risks.