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Chainsaw Certification

Update from FISA Chainsaw Working Group

The FISA Chainsaw Working Group are highlighting some key information about the following chainsaw certifications:

  • Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Individual Windblown Trees
  • Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Assisted felling
  • A note on young persons (16-19 years old)
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Inspection of Work Equipment & Machines

This Technical Note will only focus on the requirements in relation to inspection of equipment and machines. But it is the responsibility of the employer to familiarise themselves with the other elements of Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) / Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) (LOLER).

January 2023 - Chainsaw PUWER Checklist added.

December 2022 - sample machine daily and weekly inspection records now available which can be adapted to your own situation.

 

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