Forestry - personal protective equipment checklist
Check of staff ppe
What does this form include?
This form contains 12 sections:
Select date Date
1.0 - Previous inspection
- 1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?
- 1.2 - Are there no outstanding actions?
2.0 - Helmet
- 2.1 - Helmet is of high visibility colour? (day glo yellow or orange)
- 2.2 - Helmet has no signs of damage? (Cracks, signs of deterioration)
- 2.3 - Helmet issue date is within 2 years of current date? Helmet to be replaced 2 years after the issue date (if recorded) or in accordance with manufacturers specifications
- 2.4 - No hood or cap worn under the helmet? (Thin beanie above the ears is ok)
3.0 - Footwear
- 3.1 - Steel capped boots worn?
- 3.2 - If laces are fitted, they are securely tied at all times?
- 3.3 - Footwear provides foot and ankle support, traction and protection?
- 3.4 - Chainsaw operator - wearing footwear that provides protection from chainsaw cuts? (Bullie boots, Level 3 cut resistant boots)
4.0 - Hearing Protection
- 4.1 - Class 5 hearing protection is worn when working around chainsaws or machinery? (Ear plugs/Ear muffs)
- 4.2 - Hygiene kits are in good condition? (No rips, tears etc?)
- 4.3 - No clothing or item being worn is interfering with the effectiveness of the hearing protection? (Hoodies/beanies)
5.0 - High Visibility Clothing
- 5.1 - High visibility clothing is worn? (clean and visible?)
- 5.2 - Complies with NZ Forestry Guidelines? (AS/NZS 4602)
- 5.3 - Worn on outside of other clothing?
6.0 - Eye Protection
- 6.1 - Suitable eye protection available and worn? (visors/glasses)
7.0 - Gloves
- 7.1 - Gloves to be worn/available where there is potential for injury from Chemicals/Abrasions/Puncture and/or heat? (maintenance, sharpening chainsaw, breaking out)
- 7.2 - Gloves suitable for task?
8.0 - Leg Protection
- 8.1 - Workers using a chainsaw have protective leg wear? (Chaps/Chainsaw Trousers)
- 8.2 - Condition of leg wear? (No rips, tears or damage to inner layer)
- 8.3 - All straps are done up?
- 8.4 - Leggings or other leg protection worn by breaker outs?
9.0 - Wet Weather Clothing
- 9.1 - Wet weather clothing suitable for task is available?
- 9.2 - Wet weather clothing meets high visibility standards?
Staff Member Name:
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