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Firewood Processor
Safety
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Safety
2.8 Making the Work Area Safe
When processing logs with this machine, create a safe work
area around the entire operation. The work area should be
split up into the following zones, based on the level of safety
awareness:
1. Safe Zone – This is the area outside the work area
perimeter for bystanders or anyone not directly involved
with the work. The Safe Zone has minimal potential
hazards.
2. Work Zone – Workers helping the operator wearing the
appropriate PPE are allowed in this area. The Work Zone is
outside of the Danger Zone with limited hazards.
3. Danger Zone – Only workers are allowed in the Danger
Zone and must always make eye contact with the operator
before entering. Unauthorized workers or bystanders are
not allowed in the Danger Zone due to the hazards present.
4. Operator Zone – Only the operator should be in the
Operator Zone.
Follow these important points to keep bystanders and workers
safe from hazards.
• Establish a Safe Zone perimeter around the work area and
mark with safety cones. The perimeter should be at least
10 ft (3 m) from any hazard within the work area.
• Never allow workers or bystanders to approach the
processor while in operation without first signaling the
operator.
• Keep all bystanders in the Safe Zone and never allow them
in the Danger or Work zones.
• Always operate the processor controls from the Operator
Zone located at the control panel.
• Only the operator can authorize entry into the Danger Zone.
The operator must first ensure it is safe to enter.
• Always be aware of coworkers. Make eye contact and have
a hand signal scheme worked out.
• Use extreme caution around the material stacks. Stacked
logs could roll in unpredictable ways.
• Be aware of split wood stacks. Split wood can tumble off
the pile.
Fig. 2 – Work Area divided into Zones
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