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AS/NZS 3576:1998
[Pending Revision]Clearing saws, brushcutters and grass trimmers — Guide to safe working practices
Provides recommendations for the safe use of clearing saws, brushcutters and grass trimmers. Guidelines are given covering the basic principles for the safe operation of the equipment, the training of operators, the appropriate measures and precautions to take to guard the safety and health of operators, and the general maintenance of the equipment.
Published: 05/04/1998
Pages: 20
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Header
About this publication
PREFACE
1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 OBJECTIVE
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.5 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
2 HAZARDS AND PROTECTION
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 HAZARDS
2.3 TRANSPORT OF CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS
2.4 VIBRATION
2.5 NOISE
2.6 THROWN OBJECTS
2.7 GUARDING OF CUTTING DEVICES
2.8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (See Figure 2.3)
2.8.1 Safety helmet
2.8.2 Earmuffs and earplugs
2.8.3 Eye protection
2.8.4 Leg protection
2.8.5 Safety footwear
2.8.6 Safety gloves
2.9 FIRST AID
2.10 FIRE PREVENTION
2.10.1 Fire prevention measures
2.10.2 Firefighting tools
3 INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING OF OPERATORS
3.1 GENERAL
3.2 INSTRUCTION
3.3 TRAINING
3.3.1 Training techniques
3.3.2 Training programs
3.3.3 Assessment and review
3.3.4 Instructions for casual users of clearing saws, brushcutters and grass trimmers
4 SAFE OPERATION OF CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS
4.1 GENERAL
4.2 CONDITION OF THE EQUIPMENT
4.3 HARNESS
4.3.1 Type of harness
4.3.2 Fitting of harness
4.3.3 Balance
4.4 WORK PREPARATION
4.5 SAFE OPERATION OF A CLEARING SAW, BRUSHCUTTER OR GRASS TRIMMER
4.5.1 General
4.5.2 Starting
4.6 SAFE DISTANCE
4.7 CUTTING DEVICES
4.7.1 General
4.7.2 Types of cutting device
4.7.3 Care of cutting devices
4.7.4 Replacement of cutting devices
4.8 CLEARING SUCCULENT GROWTH UNDER 25 mm DIAMETER
4.8.1 General
4.8.2 Work techniques
4.8.2.1 General guidelines
4.8.2.2 Working area of the clearing saw blade
4.9 CLEARING WOODY GROWTH AND SUCCULENT GROWTH 25 mm DIAMETER AND LARGER
4.9.1 Growth 25 mm diameter and larger
4.9.2 Stems not exceeding 40 mm in diameter
4.9.3 Stems between 40 mm and 80 mm in diameter
4.9.4 Stems between 80 mm and 150 mm in diameter
4.9.5 Stems exceeding 150 mm in diameter
4.9.6 Cutting dense growth
5 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS
5.1 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
5.2 DAILY INSPECTION AND CLEANING
5.3 PERIODIC INSPECTION, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
5.4 SERVICE
Cited references in this standard
NZS 5806
Specification for industrial safety helmets (medium protection)
NZS 5812
Industrial protective gloves
[Available Superseded]
Occupational protective footwear, Part 2: Test methods (ISO 20344:2004, MOD)
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