ForestWorks
Tree Faller's Manual: Techniques for Standard and Complex Tree-felling Operations
- ISBN 13:
- 9780643101548
- author:
- ForestWorks
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- CSIRO Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 72
- Dimensions:
- 29.2 x 20.6 x 0.8 cm
- Genre:
- Business, Finance & Law, Reference & Education, Health & Safety
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Tree Faller's Manual: Techniques for Standard and Complex Tree-Felling Operations by ForestWorks. This comprehensive guide is designed to help forest operators and others fell trees manually using a hand-held chainsaw. It builds on the information provided by the Chainsaw Operator's Manual, focusing on safer work techniques to minimize risk. The manual covers three categories of tree felling: basic, intermediate, and advanced, each with its own theory, techniques, and tools. Workplace safety, risk assessment, and site preparation are essential components of safe tree felling. The manual provides detailed information on these topics, as well as the theory behind directional felling, preparation, escape routes, and cutting the scarf. By following the guidelines outlined in this manual, users can reduce their risk of injury and ensure a safer working environment. With its focus on practical techniques and safety protocols, The Tree Faller's Manual is an essential resource for anyone involved in manual tree felling using a hand-held chainsaw.