3 minute read
top spot
by nzlogger
The “not so good”
WHILE TOP SPOT IS ALL ABOUTENCOURAGING
and recognising individual and team excellence, we also believe it is just as important to highlight the “not so good” in order to increase awareness and encourage people to check their own operations to assist with minimising their exposure to these hazards.
So, this issue we bring you a few photographs highlighting some of these.
Ka mau te wehi! Awesome individuals, awesome teams and awesome people behind the scenes supporting them in what they do!!
Sponsors – they don’t have to do this but they choose to!
Awesome companies, awesome people and awesome support!
They back you and your workmates to succeed as professionals, so why wouldn’t you support them?
Loader operator's seat stuffed and held upright using a ratchet and strap. Mech leveller with a cable tie on the safety lock out door switch. This makes the system live all the time and unsafe.
They believe in what we do and what you do.
So, a big ongoing thank you to our Strategic Partners – STIHL and NZ Logger and sponsor SWAZI.
The best way to keep our industry working is to get out and support those businesses that support New Zealand.
Participating Companies
This competition wouldn’t be what it is without our participating companies.
We understand the commitment it takes from them to be part of Top Spot and value their ongoing support and feedback.
Our ongoing thanks to: Rayonier/ Matariki Forests, Wenita Forest Products, Ernslaw One, OneFortyOne New Zealand, Crown Forestry, Forest View Contracting, Makerikeri Silviculture (2020), Mitchell Silviculture, Puklowski Silviculture, Gutsell Forestry Services, Johnson Forestry Services, McHoull Contracting, Wayne Cumming Contracting, Howard Forestry Services, Inta-Wood Forestry, Heslip Forest Contracting, Otautau Contractors, X Men Forestry, Proforest Services, FM Silviculture, Tane Mahuta, Waikato Forestry Services, Rai Valley Silviculture, Thomassen Logging, Forest View Logging, Griffin Logging, Penetito Forestry, Pride Forestry, Mangoihe Logging, CMH Contracting, Kaha Logging, Roxburgh Contracting, Te Waa Logging, Mike Hurring Logging, Bluewood Logging, Storm Logging, Onward Logging, Down and Out Logging, Forest Pro Logging, Eastside Logging, Lahar Logging, Moutere Logging, JD Harvesting, Whisker Logging, Kimberly Logging, Dewes Contractors, Dempsey Logging. Into safety? Into performance? Into quality?
Contact Shane Perrett on 0274 781 908, 07 3483037 or at primefm@xtra. co.nz. NZL
Poor anchor set ups
1. A wrap and go back anchor set up. The correct technique is to notch the front stump (closest to the hauler) using a spiral effect. The live end is placed in the bottom notch and spirals upwards around the stump before going back and being anchored on the rear stump. Both stumps should be aligned with the hauler as well to maximise strength. 2. A poor example of a guy line shackled to a deadman. Work that one out? 3. All stump anchors should have a minimum of 30cm of solid wood above notch 4. Check your deadman/anchors at least daily to pick up on the unexpected. This small hole started appearing after heavy rain but was picked up in the daily guy rope anchor checks and rectified.
1
2 3 4
Chainsaw safety features damaged
Chainsaw safety mitt – the top rivet has popped. This is very common throughout the country. Exhaust screw missing from muffler cover. This is another common one that seems to come loose.
Another damaged safety mitt. A mitt should never get to this point. Chain catcher missing. The top rivet has gone on this one as well.
