Take pride in what you do − your job has your name on it. Everyone is responsible so everyone is accountable. Before starting the job, complete this checklist as well as any requirements of the forestry company.
| Table 2: Starting the job – be prepared |
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| Safety |
| Have site safety hazards been identified and managed? Eliminate or, if not possible, minimise |
| Am I using my personal protective equipment (PPE)? |
| Is there a safety plan? For example, do I know my location and what to do in an emergency? |
| Is the machine safe? For example, in good condition with the correct protective structures |
| Is anything I do going to affect my safety or anyone else’s? |
| Is the correct signage in place? |
| Training |
| Am I trained for the job and the machine I’m about to use? |
| Environment |
| Have the site environmental hazards been identified and managed? |
| Have the environmental requirements been provided, and do I understand these? For example, the location of fish streams, neighbour’s water intake, and restricted areas |
| Do I have a spill kit readily available? |
| Do I know how to identify archaeological sites? |
| The job |
| Is there a job plan or map, and am I clear about what needs to be done? |
| Do I understand the construction specs? |
| Do I understand all the markings if the site has been marked out? For example, road centreline, grade, landing construction perimeter, culvert locations |
| What are the NES permitted activity standards or council resource consent conditions that I must comply with? Are there copies of these on-site? |
| Have I got written instructions? For example, job design (construction) standards. If so, do I understand them? |
| Am I sure about the job in front of me? |
| Is this the best way to do the job? Am I using the right type and size of machine for the job? |
| Have I reviewed the job, plans, specs, and resource consent with my supervisor? |
| If required, can I record key components of my work on phone or camera? For example, benching |