Possibility of
severe bruising,
laceration
squashing or
amputation of
fingers or
hands.
Appropriate PPE to be worn
Table is at optimum height
so operator can work
comfortably for long periods
with an easy relaxed stance
Do not continue to operate if
fatigued.
Operator training and
associated safety issues
have been well addressed
by administrative control in
the operator’s manual
Remote
possibility of
body strain,
soreness in
arms or back
Block lifter addresses
manual handling issues by
lifting heavy blocks to table
height.
Table is at optimum height
so operator can work
comfortably for long periods
with an easy relaxed
stance.
Machine is simple and
uncomplicated to operate
Work area is directly in front
of operator so no reaching,
stretching or excessive
movements are required to
operate the machine
efficiently and effectively.
Operators getting
splinters in hand
Minor possibility
of splinter stuck
in hands or
fingers
Appropriate PPE to be worn
(Gloves)
Tripping over blocks in
work area
Minor possibility
of bruises,
sprains or
fractures
Set up machine on level
ground
Operator to keep work area
free from obstacles. i.e.
practice good house-
keeping
Due to two handed controls, risk to the operator from the moving axe blade and associated
blocks of timber is low. We recommend that the operator has read and understood training
procedures, because the full responsibility for the safety of the operator lies with their
understanding of the administrative controls (correct training and operation procedures) and
their attention and diligence to their work practices.
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