ASWP02 Job Planning
2.0 Job Planning
The purpose of this section is to outline the requirements for appropriate job planning while
performing arboricultural work.
2.1 Mandatory Information / Work Practice
The following information will ensure appropriate job planning:
Job planning is a process of identifying hazards and incorporating appropriate
barriers to the hazards
Job planning incorporates the use of the Safety Basics
Job planning is an on-going process throughout the job and must be constantly
monitored and changed as needed i.e. changes in plans, introduction of new work
members or changes to work members
Prior to the job starting a discussion shall be conducted, referred to as a Tailboard
Discussion, outlining the hazards at the work site and required barriers
All members of the crew shall be included in the discussion
Hazards shall be eliminated and if they cannot be eliminated than measures put in
place to control the potential harm from them
Emergency Response Plan shall be included within the job planning process
Step Action
Identify hazards at job site (e.g. Figure
1)
Figure 1
Identify hazards such as:
• Utilities overhead and underground
• Mechanical
• Structural defects of tree
• Public pedestrians flow
• Vehicular traffic
• Terrain specifics
• Weather conditions
• Hazardous Biotic Conditions
• Biohazards
Identify barriers to hazards:
• Protective equipment / devices
• Work practice(s)
• Specialized training for the situation
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