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ASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
SAFETY FEATURES
Risk Management
Develop a Professional Attitude
Risk Management
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minimize the possiblity of accidents or injury. It is vital that you carry out a risk assessment
before each job you intend on using a chainsaw.
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taking steps to eliminate or minimize the hazards to a safe, manageable level.
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- Step 1. Identify hazards
- Step 2. Assess Risk
- Step 3. Control Risk
- Step 4. Check Risk Controls
Develop a Professional Attitude
It is essential the chainsaw operator has developed a safe & professional attitude when
operating, transporting & mantaining the chainsaw. To apply a safe & professional attitude
towards all aspects of chainsaw use, the following should be followed:
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Basic Risk Assessment