Forest Operation. Commercial Forest Operations which can operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are many heavy vehicles operating in the forest which can have the potential to create hazardous and/or dangerous situations. Please always take extreme care while in these forest environments. The Health and Safety at Work Xxx 0000 places certain responsibilities on the Forest Company and the Forest Owner towards the people who are authorised to enter the forest. Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara will supply a list of generic hazards through the permit system. In addition, where it is necessary and appropriate, Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara will carry out site operation specific hazard identification and control exercise with those persons required to have an Access Licence. It is the responsibility of the Permit holder to ensure anyone accompanying them into the forest also meets the requirements of their organisation’s health and safety guidelines set out here. ∗ Warning signs have been erected in areas where contractors are operating. ∗ You may not enter any area where these warning signs have been erected. ∗ Access through these areas may be permitted if you comply with the Forest Company’s requirements. You must have a Simplex 69 radio telephone channel with an automatic number identification attached to it and comply with all instructions on warning signs. ∗ You may only use the vehicle specified on your permit. ∗ Drive with lights on low beam always in the forest. ∗ If your vehicle has 4WD capability, it must be engaged whilst driving in the forest. ∗ Normal road rules apply. ∗ Drive at the posted speed limit or to the road conditions. ∗ Forestry roads are often narrow with rough surfaces. ∗ Vision may be obscured due to vegetation, dust, fog, blind corners. ∗ Some intersections are unmarked and not clearly visible. ∗ Walk towards the traffic. ∗ Park off the road. ∗ Do not block the road or gate ways with your vehicle in any way. ∗ Tell someone where you are going and when you are expected out of the forest. ∗ It is recommended that you always carry a cell phone with you while in the forest. ∗ Contact the POLICE 111 if you are concerned about the safety of someone you know is in the forest. ∗ Hunting is prohibited unless specified on the permit. ∗ Do not light any fires. ∗ Dial 111 if you see any smoke or fire in the forest. ∗ Yes, we may be required to be in the forest after 5.30pm. Please advise of your after-hours log in and out procedure. ∗ Please attach a copy of y...
Forest Operation. Commercial Forest Operations which can operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are many heavy vehicles operating in the forest which can have the potential to create hazardous and/or dangerous situations. Please take extreme care at ALL times while in these forest environments.
