AS/NZS 3576:1998
Clearing saws, brushcutters and grass trimmers - Guide to safe working practices
Provides recommendations for the safe use of clearing saws, brushcutters and grass trimmers. Guidelines are given covering the basic principles for the safe operation of the equipment, the training of operators, the appropriate measures and precautions to take to guard the safety and health of operators, and the general maintenance of the equipment.
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AS/NZS 3576:1998 CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS-GRUIDE TO SAFE WORKING PRACTICES
PREFACE
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 OBJECTIVE
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.4.1 Brushcutter
1.4.2 Clearing saw
1.4.3 Grass trimmer
1.5 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 2 HAZARDS AND PROTECTION
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 HAZARDS
2.3 TRANSPORT OF CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS
2.4 VIBRATION
2.5 NOISE
2.6 THROWN OBJECTS
2.7 GUARDING OF CUTTING DEVICES
2.8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (See Figure 2.3)
2.8.1 Safety helmet
2.8.2 Earmuffs and earplugs
2.8.3 Eye protection
2.8.4 Leg protection
2.8.5 Safety footwear
2.8.6 Safety gloves
2.9 FIRST AID
2.10 FIRE PREVENTION
2.10.1 Fire prevention measures
2.10.2 Fire fighting tools
SECTION 3 INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING OF OPERATORS
3.1 GENERAL
3.2 INSTRUCTION
3.3 TRAINING
3.3.1 Training techniques
3.3.2 Training programs
3.3.3 Assessment and review
3.3.4 Instructions for casual users of clearing saws, brushcutters and grass trimmers
SECTION 4 SAFE OPERATION OF CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS
4.1 GENERAL
4.2 CONDITION OF THE EQUIPMENT
4.3 HARNESS
4.3.1 Type of harness
4.3.2 Fitting of harness
4.3.3 Balance
4.4 WORK PREPARATION
4.5 SAFE OPERATION OF A CLEARING SAW, BRUSHCUTTER OR GRASS TRIMMER
4.5.1 General
4.5.2 Starting
4.6 SAFE DISTANCE
4.7 CUTTING DEVICES
4.7.1 General
4.7.2 Types of cutting device
4.7.3 Care of cutting devices
4.7.4 Replacement of cutting devices
4.8 CLEARING SUCCULENT GROWTH UNDER 25 mm DIAMETER
4.8.1 General
4.8.2 Work techniques
4.9 CLEARING WOODY GROWTH AND SUCCULENT GROWTH 25 mm DIAMETER AND LARGER
4.9.1 Growth 25 mm diameter and larger
4.9.2 Stems not exceeding 40 mm in diameter
4.9.3 Stems between 40 mm and 80 mm in diameter
4.9.4 Stems between 80 mm and 150 mm in diameter
4.9.5 Stems exceeding 150 mm in diameter
4.9.6 Cutting dense growth
SECTION 5 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS
5.1 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
5.2 DAILY INSPECTION AND CLEANING
5.3 PERIODIC INSPECTION, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
5.4 SERVICE
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AS/NZS 3576:1998 CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS-GRUIDE TO SAFE WORKING PRACTICES
PREFACE
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 OBJECTIVE
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.4 DEFINITIONS
1.4.1 Brushcutter
1.4.2 Clearing saw
1.4.3 Grass trimmer
1.5 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 2 HAZARDS AND PROTECTION
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 HAZARDS
2.3 TRANSPORT OF CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS
2.4 VIBRATION
2.5 NOISE
2.6 THROWN OBJECTS
2.7 GUARDING OF CUTTING DEVICES
2.8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (See Figure 2.3)
2.8.1 Safety helmet
2.8.2 Earmuffs and earplugs
2.8.3 Eye protection
2.8.4 Leg protection
2.8.5 Safety footwear
2.8.6 Safety gloves
2.9 FIRST AID
2.10 FIRE PREVENTION
2.10.1 Fire prevention measures
2.10.2 Fire fighting tools
SECTION 3 INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING OF OPERATORS
3.1 GENERAL
3.2 INSTRUCTION
3.3 TRAINING
3.3.1 Training techniques
3.3.2 Training programs
3.3.3 Assessment and review
3.3.4 Instructions for casual users of clearing saws, brushcutters and grass trimmers
SECTION 4 SAFE OPERATION OF CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS
4.1 GENERAL
4.2 CONDITION OF THE EQUIPMENT
4.3 HARNESS
4.3.1 Type of harness
4.3.2 Fitting of harness
4.3.3 Balance
4.4 WORK PREPARATION
4.5 SAFE OPERATION OF A CLEARING SAW, BRUSHCUTTER OR GRASS TRIMMER
4.5.1 General
4.5.2 Starting
4.6 SAFE DISTANCE
4.7 CUTTING DEVICES
4.7.1 General
4.7.2 Types of cutting device
4.7.3 Care of cutting devices
4.7.4 Replacement of cutting devices
4.8 CLEARING SUCCULENT GROWTH UNDER 25 mm DIAMETER
4.8.1 General
4.8.2 Work techniques
4.9 CLEARING WOODY GROWTH AND SUCCULENT GROWTH 25 mm DIAMETER AND LARGER
4.9.1 Growth 25 mm diameter and larger
4.9.2 Stems not exceeding 40 mm in diameter
4.9.3 Stems between 40 mm and 80 mm in diameter
4.9.4 Stems between 80 mm and 150 mm in diameter
4.9.5 Stems exceeding 150 mm in diameter
4.9.6 Cutting dense growth
SECTION 5 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS
5.1 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
5.2 DAILY INSPECTION AND CLEANING
5.3 PERIODIC INSPECTION, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
5.4 SERVICE
AS/NZS 3576:1998
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