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Personal Equipment Checklist

Hard hat [29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(vi)]
Eye/Face protection [29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(vii)]
Hearing protection [29 CFR 1910.95]
Foot protection [29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(v)]

Tools (wedges, axes, etc.) recommended
Hand protection if handling wire rope [29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(iii)]
Leg protection [29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(iv)]
First Aid Kit [29 CFR 1910.266(d)(2)(i)]

Chain Saw Checklist -- 29 CFR 1910.266(e)(1) and (e)(2)

Chain brake [29 CFR 1910.266(e)(2)(i) and (e)(1)(ii)(E)]
Throttle interlock [29 CFR 1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(H)]
Chain catcher [29 CFR 1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(H)]
Chain tension [29 CFR 1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(C)]
Muffler [29 CFR 1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(D)]

Chain saw kickback [29 CFR 1910.266(e)(2)(i)]
Chain sharpness, cutter shape, depth usage setting, lubrication[29 CFR 1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(G)]
Handles + Guards - On Tight [29 CFR 1910.266(e)(1)(ii)(A)]
No chain movement when engine is idling [29 CFR 1910.266(e)(2)(iii)]

Required Work Practices -- 29 CFR 1910.266(e)(2)

ii - Continuous Pressure Throttle
iii - Operated and adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
iv - Fueled 20 feet from sources of ignition [Standard says "10"]
v - Started 10 feet from fueling area
vi - Starting Methods
vii - Chain brake engaged when starting

viii - Thumb and finger position on handles
ix - Footing/body position
x- Clear area prior to felling
xi - No cutting above head
xii - Carrying the saw
xiii - Retreating with the saw
xiv - Moving with a running chain saw

Considerations Prior to Felling Checklist

What hazards are present in the area where the logger will be working. [29 CFR 1910.266(h)(2)(i-iv)]
Determine the felling direction and how to deal with forward lean, back lean, and/or side lean. [29 CFR 1910.266(h)(2)(ii)]
Provide a retreat path so the logger can reach safety while the tree is falling. [29 CFR 1910.266(h)(2)(i)]

Determine the proper hinge size to safely guide the tree in its fall. [29 CFR 1910.266(h)(2)(vi)]
Proper felling methods allow the logger to safely fell the tree. [29 CFR 1910.266(h)(2)(v-vii)]

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