RA for chainsaw operations — kickback, PPE, drop zones, NPTC. Professional format for site submission. Try Riskora free.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a separate risk assessment for chainsaw work?
- Yes. Even within a broader landscaping or arb risk assessment, chainsaw operations need their own section because the hazards (kickback, HAVS, drop zones) and the legal references (AFAG, Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005) are specific to chainsaw use and don't overlap with general grounds-maintenance tasks.
- What certificates must a chainsaw operator hold?
- The minimum is CS30 (chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting) and CS31 (basic felling up to 380 mm diameter). For larger trees, CS32. For aerial work, CS38 (climbing) and CS39 (aerial cutting). For windblown timber, CS41. These are issued by City & Guilds NPTC or Lantra and should be named individually in the risk assessment.
- How long does it take to create?
- With Riskora, under 5 minutes. Select 'Chainsaw work', review the pre-loaded AFAG-aligned hazards, add site-specific details (tree species, drop zone, operator certificates), and download.
- Can I edit the document after generating it?
- Yes. Every hazard, control, method step and operator detail is editable. The output is a structured Word or PDF document that you can refine with site-specific photos, sketch maps and emergency contacts.