New Zealand Approved Code of Practice relating to chainsaw use

Otago Polytechnic arboriculture student 2006

Based on NZQA 6916

People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of duties assigned under the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act; demonstrate knowledge of the Rules for chainsaws contained in the Approved Code of Practice; describe requirements relating to the transport and use of chainsaw fuel; and demonstrate knowledge of personal protection and first aid requirements for chainsaw operators.

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This unit is used in the following courses

Horticulture

Demonstrate knowledge of duties assigned under the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act

• Refer to the New Zealand Health and Safety in Employment Act and identify references to an employer's responsibilities in regard to general hazards, training and supervision, accidents and emergencies.
• Refer to the New Zealand Health and Safety in Employment Act and identify references to duties of self-employed people and employees.

Demonstrate knowledge of the Rules for chainsaws contained in the Approved Code of Practice

• Refer to the Approved Code of Practice and list the the requirements for safety features of chainsaws.
• Tensioning, sharpening, and setting of depth gauges of chainsaw chains are described according to the requirements of the Approved Code of Practice and manufacturers recommendations.
• Approved starting methods for chainsaws are described according to the requirements of the Approved Code of Practice.
• The requirements of the Approved Code of Practice relating to the condition of a chainsaw, which would preclude its use, are described.
• The requirements of the Approved Code of Practice relating to the operation of the chain brake are described.
• The provisions of the Approved Code of Practice relating to the use of a chainsaw above shoulder height are described.
• The requirements of the Approved Code of Practice relating to the maintenance of a chainsaw with the motor running are described.
• The requirements of the Approved Code of Practice relating to the operation of a chainsaw on stockpiled, stacked, or heaped logs are described.
• The requirements of the Approved Code of Practice relating to the maintenance of the security and condition of anti-vibration mounts on a chainsaw are described.

Describe requirements relating to the transport and use of chainsaw fuel

• The requirements of the Approved Code of Practice relating to the transport of flammable liquids in vehicles are described.
• The requirements of the Approved Code of Practice relating to suitable containers for the carriage of fuel on-site are described.
• The requirements of the Approved Code of Practice relating to the refuelling of chainsaws are described.

Demonstrate knowledge of personal protection and first aid requirements for chainsaw operators

• The requirements of the Approved Code of Practice relating to protective clothing and equipment for chainsaw operators are described.
• The first aid requirements of the Approved Code of Practice are described.