The Safety Procedure includes :
- Operators requirements
- Transporting
- Planning
- Site awareness
- Preparation fueling
- Pre-start daily checks
- Operation
- On completion
- General maintenance
- Risk ratings
- 5 Page complete procedure
- MS Word Format
- Delivered via email within 2 business hours
General Hedge Trimmer Safety Information :
The five-page Safe Work Method Statement outlines the safety steps required to operate a Hedge Trimmer safely.
Hedge Trimmer needs to be used with caution and appropriate safety procedures. The Hedge Trimmer Procedure is not a blank template. Safety Procedures can be edited or customised in MS Word if required.
Hedge Trimmer Safety Notes
When Operating a Hedge Trimmer :
- Before transporting ensure that: the engine has been shut off, the scabbard has been fitted over the blades, and the trimmer is carried by its front handle.
- Identify any work that might require cutting above shoulder height. This work should be kept minimal.
- When refuelling, the trimmer should be placed in a flat clear area, and ensure there are no naked flames.
- Perform a thorough pre-operational check daily.
- Take particular care when cutting hedges adjacent to wire fences. DO NOT touch the wire with the cutting blades.
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References:
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University of Minnesota – Hedge Trimmer Safety Paper.
Stihl – Hedge Trimmer Safety Manual.
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