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U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS (JHA) References-FSH 6709.11 and -12 (Instructions on Reverse) 1. WORK PROJECT/ACTIVITY 2. LOCATION 3. UNIT CHAINSAW OPERATION VIRGINIA GW/JEFF NFS 4. NAME OF ANALYST 5. JOB TITLE 6. DATE PREPARED YVONNE NORMAN FOREST Techician 1/15/2008 7. TASKS/PROCEDURES 8. HAZARDS 9. ABATEMENT ACTIONS Engineering Controls * Substitution * Administrative Controls * PPE Chain saw operator Various Injuries Damage to equipment Train new operators in chain saw use (S212). Never let trainee sawyers operate without constant, direct supervision until they demonstrated the ability to handle the saw independently and proficiently. Ensure that personnel are in good physical condition before allowing them to operate a chain saw. A sawyer should not work alone. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Cuts Hearing Loss Eye Injuries Head injuries Wear leather gloves, chaps(covering the leg to the top of the boots), hardhat, long sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hearing protection, 8”sturdy boots with slip resistant soles. Use shoulder pads. Keep shirt collar up while carrying saw on shoulder. First aid kits shall be available at the work site and on each transport vehicle. OSHA 1910.266 App A. Know CPR and first aid. Proper PPE must be worn during removal of chaps from bar, fueling, starting, operation, and shutdown. Carrying chain saw. Cuts Falls Burns Stop saw before carrying. Point bar forward when going downhill and the saw is at the side. Point bar to the rear when going uphill and the saw at the side. Pack and guard bar and dogs when carrying saw on the shoulder. To avoid fatigue sheathed chain saw should be carried on shoulder. Maintain minimum 10 feet walking space between crew members. Ensure caps are secure before carrying to prevent leakage onto clothing and skin Fueling chain saw Burns Spillage Fire Stop and let the saw cool when refueling Stop saw to check oi