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e necessary to improve stability on uneven or slippery surfaces. 3.3.3 Static work platforms such as scaffolding must be positioned so that they are stable and not at risk from the operation being carried out. 3.3.4 A thorough risk assessment should be completed prior to the use of ladders, with consideration being given to the use of this equipment only if that risk assessment has demonstrated that the use of more suitable work equipment is not justified. 3.3.5 Extension or over-rung ladders must be erected in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, including the correct number of overlapping rungs when extended. 4 Use of saws in trees 4.1 Handsaws should be used in preference to chainsaws in the tree wherever practicable. 4.2 Chainsaws must only be used for aerial tree work by competent climbers who have been trained in their use and passed a national certificate of competence where this is available. 4.3 Chainsaws expose operators to potentially excessively high levels of both noise and vibration, which in turn can lead to potential health risks to the operators. Good management practices should be adopted to reduce these risks, including – but not limited to – regular chainsaw maintenance programs, information for employees on the health risks and adequate PPE. 4.4 The chainsaw should be of a size appropriate to the material being cut. Top-handled chainsaws are designed, and are only suitable, for use off the ground. In particular, top-handled saws must in normal operating circumstances be used with two hands holding the saw. Chainsaws must be maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions at recommended intervals. It is important that machinery is only operated with the correct guards in place and that safety features are present and fully functioning where required. Examendocument European Tree Worker (<strong>ETW</strong>) 30 van 35
4.5 Chainsaws must be started and used according to manufacturers’ recommendations. Operatives must wear appropriate personal protective equipment. 4.6 The chain brake should be applied before starting. The engine should be switched off or the chain brake applied when changing work position. If the saw is not in use for more than 30 seconds, it should be switched off. 4.7 When using a chainsaw from a rope and harness, secure work positions must be established and the use of secondary load-bearing anchor points is recommended where the risk assessment dictates. Climbers should be positioned where there is no risk to the climbers’ ropes; where the risk to the climbers’ ropes does exist, a secondary load-bearing anchor point must be used. Secondary or supplementary anchor points should always be chosen to minimise the risk of cutting both the main tie-in point and the secondary system. Cut-protected strops should be used where the cut is being made close to the anchor point, for example during section felling. 5 Personal protective equipment 5.1 All persons on site must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The operator must inspect PPE before use. Damaged PPE must be discarded and replaced. PPE should meet current EN standards for that equipment type where appropriate and applicable. 5.2 When using chainsaws, operators must wear PPE in accordance with national regulations and recommendations. 5.3 Operators not using chainsaws must wear safety boots and a safety helmet. Eye and ear protection should also be worn when working in close proximity to operators using chainsaws or other machinery. Examendocument European Tree Worker (<strong>ETW</strong>) 31 van 35
Page 1 and 2: EXAMENDOCUMENT EUROPEAN TREEWORKER
Page 3 and 4: 1. Inleiding De European Tree Worke
Page 5 and 6: ontwikkeling van de bomen, om de ju
Page 7 and 8: 4.5 Toelatingseisen De Examencommis
Page 9 and 10: 5.1 Toetsmatrijs: Schriftelijk exam
Page 11 and 12: 5.3 Toetsmatrijs: Sortiment examen
Page 13 and 14: 5.5 Toetsmatrijzen: Simulatie II Pe
Page 15 and 16: 5.5.4 Afbreken bomen en velling Het
Page 17 and 18: De kandidaat kan zakken voor dit on
Page 19 and 20: Het beoordelingsformulier is leiden
Page 21 and 22: Cercidiphyllum japonicum katzuraboo
Page 23 and 24: Bijlage 2: EAC Guide for safe worki
Page 25 and 26: A team of two or more persons must
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