Stop evaluation if...

Question 1

Part 1. Stop evaluation if…

Answer 1

1. Hardhat does not meet acceptable criteria.
2. Kevlar on pants is compromised and holes or tears are greater than 1 inch.
3. Faller does not have a whistle.
4. There is no working radio.
5. faller cannot provide: 1. Pea style first aid kit(Oil and gas operation). 2. Pressure dressing(forestry operation).
6. Faller has poor attitude or is not physically fit.
7. Appropriate first aid coverage and first aid supplies are not available.
8. ERP is not in place.

Question 2

Part 2. Stop evaluation if…

Answer 2

1. Chainsaw does not have chain brake, throttle lock, chain catcher.
2. A hazard assessment is not conducted before starting falling -including walking the falling area and identifying/assessing site hazards.
3. Faller is backbarrring trees over 6” in diameter.
4. Falling from low side of tree.
5. 3 out of 10 trees are unacceptable.
6. Faller is unable to meet acceptable ratings for use of axe, wedges, and wedging procedures.
7. Faller is unable to meet acceptable ratings for demonstrating directional control.
8. Faller scores unacceptable while demonstrating up slope falling.

Question 3

Part 3. Stop evaluation if…

Answer 3

1. Faller is unable to demonstrate falling heavy leaners.
2. Faller is unable to demonstrate pushing/limb-tied leaners.
3. Faller is unable to demonstrate
   the falling of dangerous trees.
4. Falling against the lean/small diameter trees.
5. Faller is unable to demonstrate
   falling short stubby trees.
6. Faller is unable to demonstrate re-falling a cut up tree.