Mulching, Flailing and Brash Chipping Operations

Fountains Forestry Health & Safety Bulletin

A fitter attended a site to undertake some minor running repairs to an excavator mulcher. Having parked up unseen by the operator, he then entered the danger zone and was injured by flying debris.

This recent accident has highlighted the importance of ensuring that all visitors to site are aware of the site rules, risk zone/safety distances, PPE requirements and the arrangements for communications with operators on site before approaching any active operations.

Read more below on Learning points covering Site Documentation; Instruction, Briefing and Induction; Safety Distances/Danger Zones, Site Signage and Demarcation; and Mobile Operations.