A guide to safety requirements for excavator-based machines used in forestry operations A project by the FESA Mechanised Harvesting Working Group (Mpumalanga)
2013
This report has been produced by the ICFR as part of the Forest Engineering Southern Africa (FESA) programme and has been peer-reviewed by this group. The recommendations contained in the ICFR Bulletin series reflect our current understanding and the ICFR reserves the right to subsequently modify recommendations. No guarantees are provided, either explicitly or by implication. The ICFR must be acknowledged whenever information contained in this document is reproduced or used in any form. This document is not a legal document. The information presented in this report is intended for general use only. It should not be viewed as a definitive guide to the law. Once a machine is selected, all associated risk factors should be considered and mitigated to such a degree that the employer is satisfied that all reasonable steps were taken to safe-guard the operator as far as possible from injury. The ICFR and FESA do not accept liability for any loss or damage associated with the interpretation or application of this document.
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