FOREST HAULAGE SAFETY MANUAL

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1 FOREST HAULAGE SAFETY MANUAL Published by the FISA Forest Haulage Working Group Version 3 January THINK SAFE. STAY SAFE.

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3 PLAN AHEAD Assess the risks Be prepared Pre-commencement meeting Get proper training Check your vehicle Plan your route Whatever the Weather Winter watch Summer sense Watch your speed Mobile Phones Guidance Satellite Navigation Systems and Electronics STAY SAFE IN THE FOREST Talk about it Be aware Understand forest operations Stay clear of power lines Load timber safely Secure your load Vehicle Breakdowns Do not attempt recovery DELIVER SAFELY See and be seen Unload timber safely Clean up SHIPPING HEALTH CODE OF CONDUCT FURTHER READING ABOUT FISA CONTACT US 3

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12 WHATEVER THE WEATHER Who knows what s round the corner when bad weather strikes. Before you make your journey... DO - Make sure the screen wash contains sufficient water and winter additive DO - Check that all the lights are in full working order and clean DO - Ensure screen and windows are all clear INSIDE and OUT. WINTER WATCH Always be prepared in case you get stuck. DO - Keep a fully charged mobile phone DO - Keep warm clothing and a blanket DO - Carry a Hi-vis jacket DO - Carry a working torch DO - Carry a spade or shovel DO - Know your route and ensure your mobile phone is working, although do not use it whilst driving DO - In severe weather always check with your supervisor before attending to your vehicle and prior to making any delivery. REMEMBER braking distances can be 10 times longer in bad weather Keep your distance. SUMMER SENSE Always be prepared in case you get stuck. DO - Drink plenty of fluids on a long journey DO - Reduce speed if the sun is directly in front of you reducing your vision DO - Wear sunglasses to reduce glare DO - Be aware of increased agricultural traffic DO - On open roads, ensure you have plenty of fresh air by opening a window DON T - Forget that excess heat can induce drowsiness. 12

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14 MOBILE PHONES GUIDANCE Using a mobile phone whilst driving (even with hands free or bluetooth) increases the risk of having an accident. Ideally avoid their use entirely whilst driving (some members or sites prohibit their use). If this is not the company policy, consider the following: DO - Use hands-free phones to receive calls when travelling on the public highway where permitted DO - Keep any necessary conversations to a minimum and only continue them as long as it remains safe DO - Check that you are in an appropriate safe and secure area when using mobile phones when out of the vehicle DON T - Use hand-held phones or other electronic devices whilst driving DON T - Use phones on customer sites unless the vehicle is stationary DON T - Use mobile phones or two way radios in an MPA member production and loading areas. 14

15 SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONICS Using a mobile phone whilst driving (even with hands free or bluetooth) increases the risk of having an accident. Ideally avoid their use entirely whilst driving (some members or sites prohibit their use). If this is not the company policy, consider the following: DO - Program these before the journey begins DO - Position them out of reach as they should not be physically adjusted during the journey DON T - Mute them as this might encourage you to take your eyes off the road ahead DON T - Allow the device to obscure your main line of sight. DON T - Set up any entertainment system e.g. a cd or ipod to the vehicles radio system before you begin your journey DON T - Position them out of reach as they should not be adjusted during the journey DON T - Use ear pieces under any circumstances DON T - Allow the device to obscure your main line of sight. 15

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17 If you notice problems with the condition of a forest road, contact your Forest Works Manager asap, using a FISA Safe access report or equivalent road defect report to highlight and report the issue. 17

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25 VEHICLE BREAKDOWNS If your vehicle breaks down, think first of other road users and... DO - Exit vehicle cab on the non traffic side DO - Get your vehicle safely off the road if possible DO - Warn other traffic by using your hazard warning lights if your vehicle is causing an obstruction DO - Stay in a safe location away from the vehicle if it is safe to do so DO - Help other road users see you by ensuring you, and any passengers, wear high visibility reflective clothing/work wear DO - Put a warning triangle on the road at least 45 metres (147 feet) behind your brokendown vehicle on the same side of the road, or use other permitted warning devices if you have them, if it is safe to do so. Always take great care when placing or retrieving them DO - Keep your sidelights on if it is dark or visibility is poor, if it is possible to do so DO - Arrange recovery for vehicle specialists DO - Keep your sidelights on when it is dark or visibility is poor. DON T - Attempt to use a warning triangle on a motorway or other high speed road DON T - Put yourself or your passengers in danger DON T - Stand (or let anybody else stand) between your vehicle and oncoming traffic DON T - Stand where you will prevent other road users seeing your lights at night or in poor visibility. DO NOT ATTEMPT RECOVERY If a vehicle becomes stuck, tips or, worse still, rolls over, it s easy to think that things can t get any worse. That s just not true. Too many drivers are still being crushed or suffering serious injuries while trying to recover a vehicle or repair damaged equipment. Even inspecting the damage can be extremely dangerous if the vehicle (or its load) is unstable. Call for help or call a specialist recovery firm but do not attempt recovery yourself. Even if it causes a delay or extra paperwork, it s simply not worth the risk.. 25

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27 Journey s end... time to relax! Don t even think about it. Even if ground and weather conditions are usually better, unloading roundwood can be just as challenging as loading it. And there are additional hazards to think about too. SEE AND BE SEEN Processing sites are dangerous places, with lots going on and many distractions. You may have left the harvesters and forwarders behind in the forest, but you will still need to be alert to other heavy machines moving around, as well as other lorries, forklifts and pedestrians. Do not enter a facility without permission from a site official and once inside use dipped headlights and hazard warning lights. Keep to the site speed limit or no more than 15mph if it s not specified and look out for approved pedestrian crossing points. You ll become a pedestrian when you leave your cab, so make sure you re wearing a hard hat, high-vis jacket or vest and steel toe-capped boots. Keep to approved areas and don t use your mobile phone except in emergency it s the number one distraction for accidents. 27

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29 DELIVER SAFELY Increasingly timber is being moved by sea, with timber deliveries interfacing with Ports for the storage and handling of roundwood. The following (in addition to information in the previous pages in this guide) cover this activity. All work must comply with the current Road Haulage of Round Timber Code of Practice, together with the current Safety in Docks L148 ACOP YOU MUST ALWAYS Only manoeuvre alongside the a materials handling machine or dock loader when instructed to do so by operator. Unstrapping to take place prior to approaching the unloading position but within the working area. Stay inside the cab while dock loader is operational. Only leave the cab whilst the dock loader is not operational, or when you are outside the risk zone. Maintain stable stack heights and if timber is left on the pier it is to be profiled into a safe stable stack. Sweeping of trailers must only be done when the vehicle has cleared the dock loader risk zone. Keep outside of the specified loader Risk Zones. NEVER approach working machines. Look out for other contractors, ships crews and members of the public. All persons including ships crews to gain attention before entering loading/risk zones Be aware of Port restrictions / hazards and follow any traffic management systems in place. Adhere to speed restrictions. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY INJURED PERSON OR LOG IN WATER: Immediately inform the Harbour Master if any logs fall in the water. Know the location of emergency rescue equipment, life buoys and ladder; firefighting appliances and pollution spill kits that should be located on the Port map or have been explained at an induction. Have a first aid kit with you, be trained to use it. Have a spill kit to control pollution. Know how to use it. 29

30 HEALTH AS AN HGV DRIVER, MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CAN BE VERY CHALLENGING. Because of the nature of the job, HGV drivers can face an increased risk for health problems. These health problems are frequently associated with a poor diet and a lack of exercise. The tips within this section can be used by drivers and their families to develop smarter eating and living habits for the road, at home, and anytime. Get on the road to a healthier lifestyle by making these habits part of your daily routines. Bad diet is often the biggest issue. It can be challenging to find affordable, healthy food while on the road. But, with pre-planning and smart choices, you can still eat healthy without spending a lot of money. If you have access to an in-truck fridge, stock food and snacks that are healthy for you. Avoid chocolate bars and crisps. Instead, focus on foods that will keep you fuller longer, like cheese, pretzels, popcorn, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Additionally, look for smart choices when eating at fast food restaurants. Many restaurants now offer baked options, low-fat or lowsodium alternatives, and fresh fruits and salads. Menus often have these options marked for easy identification! THESE SIMPLE 10 TASKS AND CHANGES WILL HELP YOU TO START A MORE HEALTHY TRUCKING LIFESTYLE! 1. Cut down on the alcohol. 2. Try some fruit or veg you have never tasted before. 3. Get some more exercise, next time make at least one journey by foot or cycle instead of going by car. Check out driver workouts available online. 4. Practice safe sex. 5. Stressed? walk away from tense situations before you blow up. 6. Find out the opening hours of your local GP many have early or after hours appointments go in an get a well man MOT, at the least get your Blood pressure checked within the next 2 weeks. 7. Stop smoking 8. Show a doctor that lump, strange mole or rash that s been worrying you. 9. Sore back? Don t muddle on, get it sorted. 10. Don t ignore mental health get decent sleep, talk to colleagues and family about issues, don t hibernate in the cab get some fresh air and clear your head every day. 30

31 CODE OF CONDUCT PROFESSIONAL DRIVER I agree to adopt this code of conduct. I accept that as a professional driver I have responsibilities under both chain of responsibility and Health and Safety (H&S) legislation to maintain my fitness for duty and not accept unsafe practices or breaches of the law. I share the road with other road users to improve community safety. 1. I recognise and accept my obligations as a professional driver. DO - Ensure you conduct yourself in a polite and considerate manner at all times as an ambassador for the industry and your company DO - Ensure you drive with consideration for all road users and pedestrians. DO - Support safety within the workplace DO - Actively support this code and promote it to other drivers DO - Encourage safety on the road DO - Maintain your professional knowledge through Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) and recognised industry schemes. 2. I undertake to comply with all road laws, and be considerate of others by: DO - Be professional at all times DO - Ensure you re fit for duty alert, healthy and prepared for the driving task DO - Observe speed limits and seat belt laws DO - Observe working time regulations and Rules on Driver s Hours and Tachographs DO - Observe drug and alcohol laws DO - Leave a safe distance between other vehicles DO - Travel in left lanes unless overtaking DO - Adopt a considerate driving style, reducing noise when operating in a built up area DO - Obey all other laws and operate to The Highway Code. 31

32 CODE OF CONDUCT PROFESSIONAL DRIVER 3. I support the introduction of company Safe Systems of Work that include practices and procedures to reduce the risk of injury or death at our own and customer locations. 4. I take pride in my vehicle and conduct regular checks to ensure my vehicle and the load remains in a safe condition. 5. I understand that driver distraction is a risk and I will reduce this: DO - Avoid using mobile phones, two way radios or other forms of communication whilst the vehicle is moving in accordance with company rules DO - Fully prepare for any journey to avoid being distracted when driving. 6. I actively support this code of conduct for the purpose of promoting compliance with laws and promoting safe behaviour, within the workplace and on the road. 7. I undertake to actively participate through my Health and Safety representatives and managers to commit to industry codes of conduct, codes of practice and safety guidelines found in this handbook. 32

33 FURTHER READING Driving at Work, HSE, INDG382, Electricity at Work: Forestry, FISA Guide 804, Electricity.pdf European Best Practice Guidelines on Cargo Securing for Road Transport, European Commission, Directorate-General for Energy and Transport guidelines_en.pdf Guidance on Managing Health and Safety in Forestry, FISA, Haynes Men s Manual Safety of Loads on Vehicles, Third edition, Department for Transport, dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/vehicles/vssafetysafetyloadsonvehicles.pdf Road Haulage of Round Timber Code of Practice, 4th edition Reprinted in Jan 2018 with support from Volvo Truck and Bus UK 33

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