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Foreword
To: Pan Pac Forest Products Limited – Forestry and Logistics Staff, Contractors, Contractors
Employees and nominated user groups.
Welcome to Pan Pac Forest Products Limited (Pan Pac).
Our goal is to eliminate work related injury and illness in our operations and to provide a clear and
documented set of guidelines to enhance the efficiency of all our operations.
Within this handbook we wish to introduce you to the rules and procedures that apply in our operations
that promote safety and effective work practices which will help us to achieve our goal.
Included in this booklet you will find:
• The Pan Pac Safety Policy
• The Pan Pac Operational Policies
• Information about Forest Industry Training
• Safety Rules for Forest Operations
• Recommended Procedures for Forest Operations
• Pan Pac Environmental Guidelines
• Fire Procedures
• Reference to Approved Code of Practice for Safety and Health in Forest Operations (ACOP) and Log
Transport Safety Council Industry Standards (LTSC)
For all operations you should hold, or have access to a copy of the Approved Code of Practice for Safety
and Health in Forest Operations and Best Practice Guidelines for the work you will be doing. Reading
this handbook , the Approved Code of Practice and the Best Practice Guidelines will ensure you are
aware of the minimum work standards required.
Each Contractor shall have a working Safety and Health Plan for their operation. As a minimum it shall
cover the five required points of the Health and Safety in Employment Act:
• Active management commitment
• Hazard identification and control
• Information, training and supervision
• Incident reporting, investigation and recording
• Emergency procedures
Incident Triangle 1
Fatal
Incident
50 – 100
Lost Time Injury
Incidents
500 – 1,000
Minor Injury Incidents
5,000 – 10,000
Near Hits
Training and
Supervision
50,000 – 100,000
Unsafe Practices / Unsafe Conditions
Hazard
Management
This triangle tells us that for every fatal incident that occurs 50,000 to 100,000 unsafe practices or
unsafe conditions occur. In almost every case of injury a simple work procedure was not followed or an
unsafe condition was not managed appropriately.
The challenge for us all is to:
• Eliminate unsafe practices by effective training and supervision
• Effectively control unsafe conditions by eliminating, isolating or minimising them, (Hazard
Management)
• Complete each work day injury free
It is your personal responsibility to make sure that you are aware of the correct work procedures and
that you participate actively in safety meetings, hazard identification and ongoing training.
A key initiative being driven by Pan Pac is “Zero Tolerance”. This includes all staff, contractors and
employees ensuring they follow safe work practices. If a fellow worker is seen doing something that is
unsafe then the people who identify the issue are encouraged to do something about it. The same shall
apply when an unsafe work situation exists. This should be seen as being proactive in terms of avoiding
injury either to themselves or their fellow workmates – zero tolerance of unsafe acts.
Ultimately the responsibility for safe work rests with you. The key to safe work is safe behaviour. By
being properly trained and following simple rules you will enjoy safe and healthy work in our forests.
Competenz – Forestry and Wood Manufacturing
The Forest Industry is committed to ensuring that all people working in the forest are either trained or
under training to national standards for the work that they are doing. With the challenges and changes
occurring within the industry we must have adaptable multi-skilled people who can make the most of
new technology and systems.
Competenz
Competenz is your industry training organisation. Competenz is funded by the government and industry
to provide a national framework of qualifications for the forest industries.
Competenz primary responsibilities are:
1. Setting national training standards and qualifications for all forest industries.
2. Developing training programmes for employers and employees.
3. Maintaining a national database of trainees and the Forest Industries Training qualifications that
they achieve, including the operation of the FIRS system.
4. Accrediting and monitoring Training Providers and Industry Trainers / Assessors.
5. Arranging delivery of training – both on job and off job.
Competenz key products are:
• National qualifications and unit standards – developed with industry for the industry.
• Training materials and Best Practice Guidelines.
• Assessment materials.
Further information is available from FITEC or a Training Provider.
Competenz key services are:
• Training information to employers and employees.
• Training advisory services to employees. This is a function performed by the organisations Regional
Training Advisers (RTA’s).
• Training agreement and plans.
• On and off job training contracts.
• Quality assurance and moderation of training.
Contact: Competenz Ph (07) 348-7250 Fax (07) 348-7749
Other associated training organisations include:
• EMQUAL
Contact: Ph (04) 801-9469 Fax (04) 801-9476
• NZ Road Transport & Logistics ITO
Contact: Ph (04) 499 3369
CONTENTS
Table of Contents Foreword ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1. GENERAL SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1. EMERGENCIES & EMERGENCY SITE LOCATIONS ................................................................................. 7
1.2. INCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION .................................................................................... 12
1.3. PRESERVING AN INCIDENT SCENE .................................................................................................... 12
1.4. INCIDENT INVESTIGATION ................................................................................................................ 13
1.5. INCIDENT INVESTIGATION RANKING MATRIX .................................................................................. 14
1.6. WORK HOURS AND WORK RELATED INCIDENTS .............................................................................. 14
1.7. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ...................................................................................................................... 15
1.8. CELL PHONE USE ............................................................................................................................... 15
1.9. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 15
1.10. RADIO TELEPHONE SYSTEM OPERATION .......................................................................................... 16
1.11. GROUP SAFETY AWARD .................................................................................................................... 16
1.12. PROHIBITED ITEMS ........................................................................................................................... 17
1.13. SAFETY CERTIFICATION / AUDITING COMPLIANCE ........................................................................... 17
1.14. VEHICLES ........................................................................................................................................... 18
1.15. WORKING ALONE .............................................................................................................................. 18
1.16. FIREWOOD ........................................................................................................................................ 18
2. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................... 20
2.1 SAFETY BOOTS .................................................................................................................................. 20
3. HARVESTING OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.1 SHOVELLING LOGGING, BUNCHING, HEELING.................................................................................. 21
3.2. LOG PROCESSING ON LANDING ........................................................................................................ 21
3.3. LOG MAKING AND VALUE RECOVERY ............................................................................................... 21
3.4. BREAKING OUT .................................................................................................................................. 22
3.5. TREE FELLING .................................................................................................................................... 22
3.6. WIRE ROPE AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE ........................................................................................... 22
4. TRAINING .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
1.1. NEW EMPLOYEE INDUCTION ............................................................................................................ 23
1.2. TRAINING .......................................................................................................................................... 23
5. FIRE ................................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.1. BAY FORESTS RURAL FIRE DISTRICT (BFRFD) .................................................................................... 27
5.2. FIRE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 27
6. TRANSPORT ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.1. PASSENGERS ..................................................................................................................................... 31
6.2. PRODUCT CARTAGE URBAN ROAD RESTRICTIONS ........................................................................... 31
6.3. RT COMMUNICATION ....................................................................................................................... 31
6.4. VEHICLE OFF ROAD ........................................................................................................................... 31
6.5. DRIVERS ............................................................................................................................................. 31
6.6. UNLOADING ...................................................................................................................................... 31
6.7. SAFETY INDUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 31
6.8. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................. 31
6.9. CONTAMINATION ............................................................................................................................. 32
6.10. ACCIDENT REPORTING (also refer to Incident Reporting and Investigation, under General Safety)
........................................................................................................................................................ 32
6.11. NEAR HIT REPORTING ....................................................................................................................... 32
6.12. DAMAGE / MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 32
6.13. TRUCK WASH .................................................................................................................................... 32
6.14. DOCKETS ........................................................................................................................................... 32
6.15. TRUCKING SIGNAGE .......................................................................................................................... 32
6.16. SELF LOADERS / DRIVERS LOADING .................................................................................................. 32
6.17. STEM UNITS ...................................................................................................................................... 33
6.18. LOAD AUDITS .................................................................................................................................... 33
7. YARDS ............................................................................................................................................................... 34
8.1. LOG YARD .......................................................................................................................................... 34
8.2. PROCESSING YARD (3PY) ................................................................................................................... 36
8. FORMS .............................................................................................................................................................. 37
1.1. ALL INCIDENT REPORTING FORM ..................................................................................................... 37
1.2. CARTAGE SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ........................................................................................ 39
1.3. FORESTRY OPERATIONS INSPECTION CHECKLIST ............................................................................. 40
1.4. HARVESTING OPERATIONS SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ............................................................ 41
1.5. ROADING OPERATIONS SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ................................................................. 42
1.6. MONTHLY DATA RETURN .................................................................................................................. 43
9. APPENDIX 1: DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 44
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1. GENERAL SAFETY
1.1. EMERGENCIES & EMERGENCY SITE LOCATIONS
1.1.1. The emergency procedure (eg on inside front cover) shall be available to employees at
all times.
1.1.2. This procedure is for working during normal operating hours (Monday to Friday
6.30am - 6.30pm). Outside these hours, alternative procedures shall be put in place.
1.1.3. All crews and crew members shall be involved in a realistic drill of their emergency
procedures at least once per year.
1.1.4. All contractors should have on site or available a current list of all employees and their
home contact details should family members be required to be contacted during an
emergency.
1.1.5. When starting a new working area, all crew members shall be briefed on the
appropriate emergency procedures for that site, eg:
• Location (forest, road, compartment, landing site)
• Communications (appropriate R/T channel(s), R/T and cell phone coverage)
• “Emergency Site” Location(s) (view the following maps)
• Other Helicopter landing sites
1.1.6. Emergency Sites are strategically located for:
• Rendezvous with rescue helicopter or road ambulance (there may be a need to
“escort” ambulance within forest areas).
• Provision of ‘safe’ after hours helicopter sites.
(Note: in most situations injured persons should not be moved)
1.1.7. Before attending to any injured person, the area shall be checked for hazards to ensure
no additional harm is sustained by anyone. Any significant hazards found shall be
controlled.
1.1.8. In the event of a major natural disaster eg earthquake:
• Account for all personnel
• Close down machinery and isolate fuel
• Move to a safe area eg. flat open ground
• Listen for Civil Defence broadcasts on an AM/FM radio
• Contact Pan Pac Forests base or dispatch, or a staff member to advise of situation
and/or receive instructions.
CIVIL DEFENCE – Phone;
• Napier City (06) 835 7579
• Hastings District (06) 871 5000
• Wairoa District (06) 838 7309
• CHB District (06) 857 8060
POWER LINES –Unison (Faults); Phone (06) 878 7111
For further information refer to the back page of the Yellow Pages.
1.1.9. In the event of a fire refer to section 5, PPF-FIR-F02 (No.10, page 5 of 8).
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Tipiwai Rd
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Nels
ons
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Ta
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oro
Rd
Alaska Rd
Pohokura Rd
Vie
w R
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Bush Rd
Ore
gon
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Jock
Sutto
n R
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Fis
herm
an R
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Whiteside Rd
Tip
iwai R
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E3
E4
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ESK FORESTEMERGENCY SITE LOCATIONS
GLENFALLS BLOCK
POHOKURA BLOCK
GLENFALLS BLOCK
E3 Start of Auroa Rd (Organs Lookout)
Junction of Pohokura & Jeph Everett RdsE4
POHOKURA BLOCK
Taraponui Rd
Waitara Rd
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Waita
raRd
Hum
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Bro
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Kori Hill Rd
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Paratu Rd
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Toro
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Clive Rd
Benjamin Rd
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Ath
erfo
ld R
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Bake
r R
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Kumera R
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Evans Rd
E8
E5
E6
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ESK FORESTEMERGENCY SITE LOCATIONS
OHANE BLOCK
HUKATARA BLOCK
HUKATARA BLOCK
E5 River Flat(Toropapa Stream) - Hukatara Rd
Junction Greenstone & Tataraakina RdsE6E8
OHANE BLOCK
Takere Rd Superskid
S.H
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Tata
raakina Rd
Woodf
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Take
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Trig R
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Ohu
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Waitoto R
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Deep Stream Rd
Claymore Rd
Quarry Rd
Cook Rd
Gum
Rd
Berk
ett R
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North Block Rd
Coker Rd
Loop Rd
Dead End Rd
Long
Rang
e R
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Alexander Rd
Mate
tu L
oop R
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Ohurakura Rd
Ohurakura Rd
Cook RdE7
E2E1
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ESK FORESTEMERGENCY SITE LOCATIONS
Forest
Headquarters
NORTH BLOCK
TE POHUE BLOCK
Entrance to Cook Road 2
Headquarters Complex
Trig Road Quarry
E7
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NORTH BLOCK
TE POHUE BLOCK
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Wakarara Rd
Carlyon R
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Addis Rd
And
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Pharazyn Rd
Kere
ru R
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Gw
ava
s Rd
Tin Hut Rd
Craig Rd
Branch Rd
Walsh Rd
Salisbury RdHill
Rd
Herm
it R
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Poporangi Rd
Stewart Rd
Duff Rd
Harvey Rd
Ellis R
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Co
ok R
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Airs
trip
Rd
Thulin Rd
Larsen R
d
Larch Rd
Makaroro Rd
Rock Rd
Brie
ns
Pea
k R
d
Shunt Rd
Glenselwyn Rd
Forde Rd
Pon
d R
d
Pouta
ki R
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Lake Rd
Pylon Rd
Moore Rd
Ma
ngle
ton R
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Beech Rd
Olrig Rd
Lookout R
d
Pla
teau
Rd
Devils Gully Rd
Rayn
or Rd
Martin Rd
Quarry Rd
Bou
nda
ry R
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Downey Rd
Manu
ka Rd
Top Rd
Masters
Rd
Lawrence R
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Whaka Whaka Rd
Miro R
d
Alle
n R
d
G1
G5
G6
G4
G3
G2
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GWAVAS FORESTEMERGENCY SITE LOCATIONS
ForestHeadquarters
DUFFS FLAT BLOCK
PHARAZYN BLOCK
By Fire Dam on Ellis Rd
Metal Pit (Cnr Andrews & Tin Hut Rds)
Farmland (Cnr Allen, Poporangi & Devils Gully Rds)
HQ Site - Northern Side of Office on Helipad
By Dam - North of Larch Rd
Helipad on Airstrip (Cnr Lake & Poporangi Rds)
G5G6
G1G2G3G4
Wak
ar
ara
Rd
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Bur
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Lawrence
Rd
Liz
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Rd
Main
Rd
Centre Rd
Mi ro
r oa R
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Rabley Rd
Tareha Rd
Cast
le R
ock
Rd
Kurip
apa
ngo
Rd
Corral R
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Century
Rd
Ensor R
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Lumsden R
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Waiwhare RdM
avis
Rd
Ra
ta R
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Will
ow
ford
Rd
Pene Rd
Biv
y R
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Omahaki Rd
Ritch R
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Taramea RdW
aterfall Rd
Airstrip Rd
Rid
ge R
d
Sand
y R
idge
Rd
Sum
mit
Rd
Kohinga R
d
Taipo Rd
Sw
am
p R
d
Toe Rd
Moore R
d
Kawapo Rd
Run 2
0 R
d
Boar H
ill R
d
Coe Rd
Saddle Rd
Gold Cre
ek Rd
Pond Rd
Blowhard Rd
Army Rd
Metal Pit Rd
Cas
cade
s Rd
Link Rd
Ro
bson R
d
Smart Rd
Sw
am
p C
otta
ge R
d
Waik
are
kare
Rd
Terrace Rd
Firewood Track
Boundary Rd
Onga Onga Rd
Lakes Rd
Gle
nros
s Rd
Kupa Rd
Moon Rd
Happy Valley Rd Ext
Main R
d
K7
K1
K8
K6
K5
K4K3
K2
TK1 ¬
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KAWEKA FORESTEMERGENCY SITE LOCATIONS
ForestHeadquarters
Charlie
Bro
wn
Rd
Intersection Te Kowhai & Seaview RdsTK1
KURIPAPANGO BLOCK
WAIWHARE BLOCK
Taihape Rd/Kuripapango Carpark(Picnic Area)
Fire Dam - Cnr Burns & Hallets Rds
Fire Dam - Intersection Castlerock & Airstrip Rds
Intersection Taihape & Burns Rds
Cnr Happy Valley/Taramea Rds (Superskid)
HQ Site - Helipad in paddock adjacent to house
Fire Dam - Rabley Rd
Fire Dam - Cnr Pene & Boar View Rds
TE KOWHAI BLOCK
K4K5K6K7
K1K2K3K8
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Anaura Rd
Willow Flat Rd
Bee
s Rd
Borrie R
d
Waikari Rd
Jago R
d
Dolbell Rd
Heruheru Rd
Ross
Rd
Thurb
in R
d
Quinn's R
d
Te P
ari R
d
Montieth Rd
Rimu Rd
Lake Rd
Can
dy R
d
Tara
ki h
i Rd
Jap
Rd
Mangapapa Rd
Loop
Rd
Lookout R
d
Ryder R
d
Ext
ensi
on
Rd
Rid
ge R
d
Heta
riki R
d
Smiths Rd
Sta
g R
dP
ote
nt R
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Link Rd
Blu
ff R
d
Marrett Rd
Road E
2
Lio
n R
d
Skud
ders
Rd
Musterers Rd
Pam
s Rd
Visitors Rd
Kir io
pa R
d
Kotoko
Rd
Kote
pap
a R
d
Brew
ers Rd
Lim
bur g
Rd
Chim
ney
Rd
Waikato Rd
Me
tal P
it R
d
Dom
inio
n R
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Burnell Rd
Ste
inla
ger
Rd
Lager Rd
Rd 1
99A
Rid
ge R
d
Extension Rd
Burnell R
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M1
M5
M4
M3
M2
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MOHAKA FORESTEMERGENCY SITE LOCATIONS
Forest
Headquarters
H arding Ridge Rd
ANAURA BLOCK
Junction of Thurbin & Harding Ridge Rds
Junction Waikari & Balfour Roads
M1M2M3M4M5
Paddock by Headquarters
Super Skid on Skudders Rd
Anaura & Marrett Roads (Superskid)
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SH 2
PU
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RO
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CRICKLEWOOD ROAD
ROHEPOTAE ROAD
SH 2
CRICKLEWOOD ROAD
Putere Rd
Ridge Rd
Pukahu Rd
Ota
ra R
d
Rohepotae Rd
Woodland Rd
Pat
uwahi
ne
Rd
Kerep
ehi Rd
Ngamahanga Rd
Becky
's R
d
Arikanihi Rd
Hunters Rd
Mangakino RdFork R
d
Kow
hai R
d
Wal
nut
Rd
Man
gatu
ran
ga R
d
Mau
lde
rs R
d
Trig R
d
Papa Rd
Pih
anui R
d
Rawhiti Rd
Martin
s R
d
Andy Shaw Rd
Renners Rd
Put
umar
u R
d
Sto
kes R
d
Takapa
uku
ra R
d
Man
gaw
hara
ngi R
d
Meridian Rd
McNabb Rd
Puka
hu R
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M8
M7
M6
M10
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#* State Highway No.2
Waip
apa R
d
Beach R
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M9
WAIPAPA BLOCKPUTERE BLOCK
Wa
i ram
aR
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Puk
eta
pu
Rd
Old
Moha
kaC
oa
chRd
M9
PUTERE BLOCK
Microwave Tower on Te Kahu Rd
End Rohepotae Rd at Forest Boundary
M6M7M8M10
Junction Putere & Woodlands Rds
Junction Putere & Rd363A Rds
Metal Pit - Te Kumi Rd
WAIPAPA BLOCK
MOHAKA FORESTEMERGENCY SITE LOCATIONS
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Carters Rd
Burden Rd
Pylon Rd
Tin
ker
Rd
Lowe R
d
Burbury Rd
Aropaoanui Rd
Bluffs Rd
Waipatiki Rd
Valley R
d
Ga
rdn
er
Rd
Pines Rd
Mill Valley Rd
Flat Rock Rd
Quarry Rd
Wai
pun
ga R
d
Tait Rd
Loop Rd
Haw
k R
d
Pakuratahi Valley Rd
Kowhiro Rd
Magog R
d
Crow
ley Rd
River Rd
Kipper Rd
Te
rrace R
d
Thom
pson
Rd
Waterfall Rd
Airs
trip
Rd
Parsons Rd
Bo
un
dary
Rd
Lopdell Rd
Bluff Spur R
d
Hill Top Rd
Bark Dump Rd
Trig Rd
Te Ngaru Rd
Seaview Rd
Burb
ury R
d
Mill Valley Rd
Pylon Rd
T5
T2
T4
T3
T1
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MILL BLOCK
WAIPATIKI BLOCK
MCKINNONS BLOCK
S.H
.2
S.H
.5
S.H
.2
Tangoio
Se ttlement Rd
TANGOIO FORESTEMERGENCY SITE LOCATIONS
Waip
unga
Rd
MILL BLOCKT1T2T3
Pan Pac Mill - Centre Grass Area between Mills
Lowe Rd (Superskid Site)T5
MCKINNONS BLOCKHelipad on McKinnon AirstripT4
WAIPATIKI BLOCK
End of Pakuratahi Valley Rd (Superskid Site)
Paddock beside Waipunga Rd (North of Caters Rd)
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1.2. INCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION
1.2.1. All incidents shall initially be reported on the Pan Pac “All Incident Reporting
Form” (AIRF) and given to the appropriate Pan Pac staff person within the time
frames shown in the Incident Investigation Ranking Matrix (as follows).
1.2.2. For all medical treatment and lost time incidents a written report shall be completed
within 7 days. The incident report shall be reviewed with the General Manager,
Department Manager and other relevant parties within 7 days of the report
completion.
Report should include:
• Details of person injured (if applicable)
• Details/description of damage
• Events leading up to the incident
• Description of the incident
• Results of the investigation of the incident
• Analysis and conclusions
• Recommendations for avoidance of recurrence
• Actions and timetable (responsibilities)
• Follow up and monitoring
1.2.3. For all other incidents that in different circumstances may have been serious, the
appropriate department manager and/or contractor shall decide whether an
investigation and further written report is required (refer Incident Investigation
Ranking Matrix 1.5).
1.2.4. If an investigation is carried out the written report should be supplied to the
departmental manager within 14 days.
1.2.5. All Incident Reporting Forms should be completed by the person involved or by
his/her immediate supervisor.
1.2.6. Detailed investigation reports should be completed by the team leader.
1.3. PRESERVING AN INCIDENT SCENE
1.3.1. An incident scene provides a large amount of information about how and why an
incident occurred. If we are to effectively use this information the site should be left
as undisturbed as possible.
1.3.2. After ensuring the incident victim has received appropriate medical treatment, the
incident site should remain undisturbed until the site is cleared for operations to
continue.
1.3.3. In the case of a serious harm incident, the site shall remain undisturbed until
inspected by an MBIE inspector and Pan Pac representative, and clearance is given by
both representatives to resume work.
1.3.4. In the case of a fatality the victim shall not be removed from the site until the Police
have given their clearance and the site shall remain undisturbed until clearance is
given by the Police, MBIE inspector and Pan Pac representative.
1.3.5. After all investigations are completed, the Pan Pac representative shall notify the
contractor or other parties as to whether the incident site shall remain secured or
released for further work.
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1.4. INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
1.4.1. The main purpose of Incident Investigation is to prevent recurrence of similar
incidents by identifying deficiencies and recommending remedial actions.
1.4.2. All lost time incidents shall be formally investigated and shall include an immediate
drug and alcohol test.
1.4.3. All incidents that in different circumstances may have been serious should be
investigated (refer Incident Investigation Ranking Matrix that follows). The
investigation should include a drug and alcohol test.
1.4.4. Levels of investigation should be determined by consulting the Incident Investigation
Ranking Matrix. The purpose of the matrix is:
• To rate the severity and likelihood of a recurrence
• To determine the level of investigation required (investigation team)
1.4.5. The supervisor or co-ordinator responsible for safety on the site should generally take
the lead in Incident Investigation.
1.4.6. Those involved in the Incident Investigation team should be trained in this role.
1.4.7. Incident Investigation Procedure:
• Incident or near hit occurs
• Notify appropriate Pan Pac staff person or supervisor (refer reporting timeframe
in Incident Investigation Ranking Matrix)
• Secure site if serious (refer PPF-PRO-P03)
• Is an investigation required? Refer Incident Investigation Ranking Matrix
• Set up investigation team to carry out investigation
• Is support / councelling required
• Accurately identify and describe what happened – this may involve interviewing
witnesses &/or specialists, photos &/or diagrams and an understanding of events
leading up to the incident
• Identify all losses and potential losses
• Identify hazards that created the incident
• Determine the immediate and root cause
• Evaluate the risk of recurrence
• Develop controls to minimise or eliminate the risk – Control Plan
• Review and agree on action and responsibilities
• Report on findings and recommendations
• Assign and add initiatives to appropriate department registers
• Implement
• Monitor
1.4.8. Add any new hazards to hazard register.
1.4.9. Key questions to ask WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, HOW, WHY, WHO.
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1.5. INCIDENT INVESTIGATION RANKING MATRIX
How to use Matrix: e.g. A S&H near miss incident with a “Very High” likelihood of it happening again
or actual severity, rates “Blue” or “C” which recommends “Pan Pac Co-ordinator to Appoint
Investigation Team” investigation priority.
Incident Reporting Timeframe Likelihood of it Happening Again Or Actual
Severity (see investigation priority at foot of page)
Safety and Health Property /
Fire Environment Complaint Verbal
Written
(max.
timeframes)
Low Moderate High Very High Extreme
Non-compliance.
Unsafe Practice or
Condition
Non-
compliance.
Unsafe
Practice or
Condition
Non-
compliance.
Unsafe Practice
or Condition
Non-
compliance
As soon as
practicable Within 7 days? D D D C B
Near Hit
Slight
< $5,000
Minimal
Effect Near Miss
As soon as
practicable Within 7 Days? D D D C B
First Aid
Medical Treatment
Moderate
< $50,000
Moderate
Effect but
Recoverable
Minor As soon as
practicable Within 7 days C C C C B
Lost Time Injury Major
< $500,000
Major Effect to
the
Environment
Major Immediate Within 7 days B B B A A
Fatality Catastrophic
> $500,000 Catastrophic Catastrophic Immediate
As determined
by
investigation
team
A A A A A
Investigation Priority
D Contractor &/OR Pan Pac
Staff Member to Appoint
Investigation Team C
Pan Pac Co-ordinator to
Appoint Investigation
Team B
Pan Pac Departmental
Manager To Appoint
Investigation Team A
Pan Pac General Manager to
Appoint Investigation Team (may
include external 3rd
party)
1.6. WORK HOURS AND WORK RELATED INCIDENTS
1.6.1. Hours shall be recorded from the time the worker gets picked up in the employer
provided vehicle or when the driver of the employer provided vehicle leaves home.
Hours shall finish being recorded when the worker gets dropped off after work or
when the driver completes the driving duties.
1.6.2. If the worker takes a private vehicle to work the hours shall start to be recorded when
they drive through the forest gate or arrives at the work place. Work hours shall
finish being recorded when the worker goes past the forest gate or leaves the work
place.
1.6.3. If an incident occurs within the times detailed in 1 and 2 and it results in the injured
person being unable to be at work for the next scheduled work period, then the
incident shall be recorded and reported as a lost time incident.
1.6.4. Any driving incident that results in lost time where it is not the employees profession
shall be recorded under the company Safety Statistics and will be investigated.
1.6.5. Incidents within this category shall be reported under a work vehicle travel section.
1.6.6. Contractors shall be responsible for submitting their crew’s work hours and travel
hours (separated) by the 4th working day of the next month and forwarding to the Pan
Pac office.
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1.7. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
1.7.1. .
1.8. CELL PHONE USE
1.8.1. Vehicle drivers shall not use a hand held cell phone or device (excludes radio
telephones) for any purpose while driving.
1.8.2. Hands free cell phones are permitted to be used for receiving and making voice
activated calls. Where an extended conversation (more than a minute) is required, as
a result of the call, drivers should safely pull off the road and stop to continue using
the phone.
1.8.3. This applies to all company vehicle use and all vehicle drivers operating a
vehicle/machine in the course of carrying out normal paid work duties (including
travel to, from and in/on the forest or work site) on Pan Pac business.
Note: Pan Pac is genuinely concerned for the safety and wellbeing of staff and
employees at all times and strongly encourages they extend this policy into their
private vehicle use.
1.9. RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
1.9.1. All forest operations shall have a digital radio on site at all times. It shall have the
capacity to hold, as a minimum, the required channels as follows:
Channel: Tune to:
17 Forestry - Taraponui ⟩⟩⟩⟩ Forestry
6 Simplex
7 Simplex - Dispatch
Pan Pac Operations – Emergencies ⟩⟩⟩⟩ Logistics
12 Pan Pac – Log Yard Simplex
13 Pan Pac - Kaweka
NOTE: See Section 3 - PPF-PRO-P04 for Radio Telephone System Operation
Procedure, which shall be followed when using the system.
1.9.2. All logging trucks and at least one log loader per crew working in Pan Pac forests shall
have two radio telephones fitted.
1.9.3. Fuel tankers, over-dimension vehicles and transporters, when entering a forest and
leaving a forest and/or operational site, shall call up on the appropriate Pan Pac channel,
stating their intended route.
1.9.4. All vehicles that occasionally visit a forest, and are fitted with a VHF radio shall call up
their movements on the appropriate channel when entering the forest.
1.9.5. All logging trucks shall as a minimum call up on a Pan Pac Logistics channel when loaded
and leaving a Pan Pac crew, stating the crew they are leaving and the road they are on
e.g. “loaded truck leaving 62 on Harris Road”.
1.9.6. Vehicles fitted with a VHF radio shall monitor the appropriate Pan Pac channels while
travelling on any forest road which connects to roads being used by harvesting traffic.
1.9.7. Radio telephone usage can aid safe vehicle travel, but will not at any time overrule
public road or forest road rules.
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1.9.8. In certain operational areas signage may dictate the use of specific channels (eg simplex)
for reasons of safety.
1.9.9. In emergencies the Pan Pac Operations channel is to be used. The person in charge may
dictate on alternative specific channel to be used if required.
1.9.10. All radios used on the network must be authorised by Plan Pac and then registered with
INet.
1.10. RADIO TELEPHONE SYSTEM OPERATION
1.10.1. The essence of a satisfactory radio telephone service is good operating practice. If the
following simple rules are observed, the efficiency of the service is assured:
1.10.2. Pan Pac’s system operates five linked repeaters for the co-ordination of forest
harvesting and transport. This gives communication throughout the entire coverage
area when one repeater is activated. Due to this linking system there is a small delay
when a repeater is activated while all repeaters start transmitting. To ensure the party
you are contacting receives your entire transmission, pause for a moment after pushing
your transmit button before speaking.
1.10.3. Speak naturally, clearly and be brief and to the point.
1.10.4. Be courteous. Offensive language is likely to endanger your goodwill.
1.10.5. Do not ‘hog’ the channel. If your message is a long one, pause now and again to see if
someone else wants to communicate urgently.
1.10.6. When calling another station use your number or call sign first, followed by the
number or call sign of the party you are trying to contact.
1.10.7. If a conversation is interrupted while information is being obtained do not hold the
channel by keeping the press-to-talk switch depressed.
1.10.8. If called upon by an operator over the air to cease transmitting, do so immediately
without argument. It may be a matter of safety or life.
1.10.9. When you have finished transmitting always place the hand piece back in the holder.
This eliminates the chance of accidentally jamming the system. A jammed microphone
renders the system inoperable for other users.
1.10.10. A simplex channel should only to be used for on-skid or at-mill communications.
1.10.11. A simplex channel may be authorised to be used in specific operational areas for
reasons of safety and occasionally for brief communication as vehicles pass during
travel.
1.10.12. Vehicles are to be on the operations channel at all other times and are not to leave sets
locked on a simplex Channel while travelling. (The only exception will be where the
vehicle has two R/T sets).
1.10.13. Failure to operate a radio telephone as per this operating practice may result in
disciplinary action and/or the removal of the operating frequencies from the radio.
1.11. GROUP SAFETY AWARD
1.11.1. Purpose - To recognise the achievement of Safety and Health performance
milestones.
1.11.2. Work Groups Forestry and
Logistics Staff: Group shall be all staff.
Logging: Group shall be all logging contractors and their employees carrying out logging
directly for Pan Pac Forest Products.
Cartage: Group shall be all cartage operators and their employees carrying out cartage
directly for Pan Pac Forest Products.
Logyard: Group shall be all those employed by the logyard contractor.
Forestry: Group shall be all forestry contractors and their employees.
Roading: Group shall be all roading contractor(s) and their employees
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Awards for lost time injury free period:
Work Group (as above) Individual Contractors/Crews
One Year: Hi Vis singlet or T Shirt suitably printed
with wording recognising the
achievement
Certificate / letter of achievement
Five/Ten
Years:
Polar fleece top suitably embroidered
with wording recognising achievement
or some other suitable item of similar
value
Polar fleece top suitably embroidered with
wording recognising achievement or some
other suitable item of similar value
1.11.3. Awards shall be issued at the completion of each full calendar year lost time injury
free and will include all members of the group on the anniversary day.
1.11.4. Lost time injuries shall be those incurred while the contractor is directly engaged in
providing services to Pan Pac.
1.11.5. The award system shall have a start date of 1st of April 1997.
1.11.6. Should a service period be broken, but the contract remain valid, the contractor shall
retain their record of service and shall not be required to start from zero.
1.12. PROHIBITED ITEMS
1.12.1. To ensure that all personnel are aware of those items that are not permitted or
require prior approval before being brought on to company property or other Pan Pac
work location.
1.12.2. Drugs, Alcohol and Illegal Substances - Subject to the Drugs and Alcohol Policy (PPF-
POL-P05) drugs, alcohol and illegal substances are strictly prohibited on company
property or any other Pan Pac work location and will be dealt with as serious
misconduct.
1.12.3. Dogs – Shall not be brought on to company property or any other Pan Pac work
location. The only exceptions to this rule are:
• Dogs included on valid hunting permits.
• Working dogs accompanying persons carrying out grazing stock work or approved
animal control work.
• Dogs that are in the company of and controlled by the owner, at ALL times (dogs
held at operational sites or in machine cabs do not qualify).
• All dogs shall have current kiwi aversion training.
1.12.4. Firearms - Will not be permitted on company property or any other Pan Pac work
location during work hours unless express permission has been given by the relevant
co-ordinator. Unauthorised possession of firearms will be considered serious
misconduct and will be treated as such in terms of the disciplinary procedure.
1.13. SAFETY CERTIFICATION / AUDITING COMPLIANCE
1.13.1. All contract operations within 6 months of commencement shall achieve:
• Workplace Safety Discount (WSD) certification for operations of less than 20
employees.
• Workplace Safety Management Program (WSMP) at a minimum of secondary level
for operations of 20 or more employees.
1.13.2. All contract operations shall:
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• Be field audited periodically (a minimum of quarterly) to ensure compliance to
Pan Pac’s policies and procedures.
• Have a full safety and health systems audit carried out at least every three years.
At Pan Pac’s discretion the provision of ACC accreditation information (i.e. a full
WSMP audit) may be deemed sufficient.
1.14. VEHICLES
1.14.1. Purpose - Pan Pac has a clear responsibility to ensure safe road user behaviour. All
those who drive vehicles on forest and public roads (including to and from work) must
do so in a manner that ensures their own and all other road users safety at all times.
1.14.2. All vehicles must be driven with headlights on within Pan Pac managed forests (driving
lights acceptable).
1.14.3. All occupants shall wear seatbelts (if fitted) while travelling in Pan Pac forests.
1.14.4. Vehicles must not be driven at a speed greater than that which allows it to be stopped
within half the visible road distance ahead.
1.14.5. The maximum vehicle speed for forest roads is 50 km / hour.
1.14.6. All vehicles shall be driven in accordance with the NZ road traffic legislation.
1.14.7. All vehicles shall have a current New Zealand Motor Vehicle Registration.
1.14.8. All vehicles (including trailers) shall have either a current Warrant of Fitness or a
current relevant Certificate of Inspection.
1.14.9. All drivers shall have a current Full New Zealand Drivers licence appropriate for the
vehicle they are driving.
1.14.10. Crew Vehicles Shall:
• Have forward facing seating with seat belting for all occupants, which must be
worn.
• Have adequate ventilation and heating for all occupants.
• Have no loose objects in the passenger compartment(s)
1.15. WORKING ALONE
1.15.1. Contact Security at Pan Pac Mill site on (06) 831-0100 before leaving home / forest
HQ or just before entering the forest. Ensure Security receives and acknowledges
your call because at times they may be out of phone range whilst patrolling the Mill
site.
1.15.2. In emergencies when Security cannot be contacted, ring (06) 831-0106 ext. 897 or 899
who will then call Security on the RT.
1.15.3. Inform Security exactly where you are going in the forest and for how long you will be
there. Give a ‘last report back time’ (agreed time) to them.
1.15.4. Security shall switch to Pan Pac Channel 8 and begin monitoring it.
1.15.5. Upon leaving the forest, Security shall be notified either on Channel 8, or by phone.
Ensure they acknowledge with a reply so that they can confirm your safe departure.
1.15.6. Security shall commence search procedures if you do not call back by the agreed time
and they cannot contact you.
1.16. FIREWOOD
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1.16.1. To ensure firewood operations, within Pan Pac Forests, are carried out safely the
following rules will apply:
Private Firewood Collection (personal use – not for sale or reward):
• A permit must be obtained to recover firewood. Permits must be arranged
through the Forestry Co-ordinators or Harvesting Co-ordinators.
• All Pan Pac rules, policies and procedures apply when obtaining firewood from the
forests.
• Any chainsaw use shall only be by competent operators and all safety equipment
must be used including chaps and ear/eye protection.
Commercial Firewood Operations (for sale or reward):
• Prior to any operations commencing a sales contract must be entered into. This
shall be arranged through the Wood Resource Manager.
• All Pan Pac rules, policies and procedures apply when obtaining firewood from the
forests.
• Any chainsaw use shall only be by competent operators and all safety equipment
shall be used including chaps and ear/eye protection.
• All firewood removed from the forest shall be docketed and quantified (preferably
weighed on a certified weighbridge).
• Any machinery used shall comply with all relevant policies and codes.
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2. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
2.1 SAFETY BOOTS
2.1.1. All footwear worn in forest operational areas shall meet the specification in the
Approved Code of Practice for Safety and Health in Forest Operations.
2.1.2. All fallers and chainsaw operators in harvesting operations that are under training –
shall wear boots of the cut resistant type.
• Where no trimming, delimbing or cutting off of heads is carried out by the faller
(i.e. felling only), cut resistant safety boots are not compulsory
2.1.3. The wearing of cut resistant safety boots are preferred but not compulsory if:
• The person is qualified and has held the appropriate chainsaw unit standards for
more than six months.
• The person is a casual user of chainsaw (i.e. loader operator, log maker or
breaker-out) and holds the appropriate chainsaw unit standards
2.1.4. Any other approved safety boot or foot safety management procedure will only be
accepted if it can be demonstrated the workers feet are protected to a level at least
equal to that provided by cut resistant safety boots.
2.1.5. When working on steep slopes and/or slippery surfaces, workers should fit spikes or
other gripping attachments (e.g. “gripper”) to their safety boots.
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3. HARVESTING OPERATIONS
3.1 SHOVELLING LOGGING, BUNCHING, HEELING
3.1.1. No machine engaged in shovel logging, bunching and/or heeling shall operate on
slopes over 18º without adequate tracking that fully supports the machine.
3.1.2. Machine doors shall be securely closed during operations.
3.1.3. No tree shall be pulled by the head unless the tree stays below cab height
throughout the full manoeuvre.
3.1.4. The operator shall ensure only trees that are within the capabilities of the machine
are handled.
3.1.5. Heeling of trees shall not occur:
• if the tree is a double leader or
• is visibly rotten, split or cracked or
• is being handled from the small end
3.2. LOG PROCESSING ON LANDING
3.2.1. Prior to any processing operations commencing at a new landing a detailed
operational plan including a layout diagram shall be put in place by the contractor.
3.2.2. This operational plan shall include the following:
• Identify extraction direction for trees onto the landing.
• Identify a safe area for skid workers to carry out chainsaw maintenance and
fuelling activities.
• Identify safe areas for trimming, log making, processing, quality control,
reprocessing and log marking so that isolation from any machinery occurs while
these processes are taking place.
• At least one skid worker shall have radio contact with the loader operators at all
times in a log making operation.
• When processing logs, skid workers should face operational machinery where
practicable at all times.
• Trees laid out for trimming and/or log making shall have a safe working distance
between them and be placed in a stable position (the use of bearers is optional).
• No person shall work or walk on log stacks.
• Trimming, log making and quality control work shall be done without walking on
stems.
• No trees, logs or debris shall be swung over, or in the direction of workers on the
landing.
• Landings should be cleaned regularly to provide a reasonable safe working
surface.
3.3. LOG MAKING AND VALUE RECOVERY
3.3.1. Where practicable pruned stems in a ground based operation shall be marked at the
first branch whorl with paint prior to de-limbing.
3.3.2. Where operational constraints prevent this from occurring, such as a steep hauler
face, all pruned stems shall be marked with paint at the hauler site after extraction.
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3.3.3. Any person engaged in the marking of tree stems into log products shall as a
minimum meet the following criteria:
• Hold the NZQA unit standards - 1252 DKO log making, 1254 mark logs to optimise
value, 6918 mark logs for log making in a production situation.
• A person may mark logs without meeting these requirements only when they are
under direct and constant supervision by someone who does meet the criteria
above. Documented training records shall be kept for a minimum of 80 full days
before the person can mark logs unsupervised
3.3.4. Any person engaged in the marking of 18m stems shall as a minimum meet the
following criteria:
• Hold the NZQA unit standard 1252 DKO log making.
• Completed a 3PY orientation visit.
• Be under supervision of someone who holds the NZQA unit standards -1252 DKO
log making, 1254 mark logs to optimise value, 6918 mark logs for log making in a
production situation.
3.3.5. No stem shall be marked or any logs cut without a current cutting instruction on site.
3.3.6. No logs shall be marked by the Log Maker prior to the stem being flush trimmed.
3.3.7. Slovens shall only be cut off after it has been marked by the Log Maker.
3.3.8. All product grades identified on the cutting instruction shall be sought by the Log
Maker.
3.3.9. Log Makers shall always maximise the value of the stem by working down from the
highest priority grade on the cutting instruction.
3.3.10. Under no circumstances shall logs be downgraded for the purposes of order filling.
3.3.11. Changes to a cutting instruction shall only be made with written consent from the
Woodflow Co-ordinator.
3.4. BREAKING OUT
3.4.1.
3.5. TREE FELLING
3.6. WIRE ROPE AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE
3.6.1. Discarded wire rope and equipment that is not required in future operations must
be removed from the landing or work site within 5 working days of operations being
completed.
3.6.2. Wire rope and operational equipment that is required in future operations must be
stored in a designated site.
3.6.3. Designated sites require approval by the appropriate Co-ordinator.
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4. TRAINING
4.1. NEW CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE INDUCTION
4.1.1. All Contractors shall ensure that new employees undertake induction training on their
first day of employment and before any work is started. The following areas shall be
covered as a minimum:
• Pan Pac Forest Operations Handbook
• Contractor’s Safety and Health System
• Drugs and Alcohol Policy
• Approved Code of Practice for S&H in Forest Operations and relevant Best Practice
Guidelines
• Emergency Procedures
• Information on the hazards and their controls in the workplace.
• Required safety equipment
• Specifications and Prescriptions
• Log truck loading procedure (for log truck drivers)
4.1.2. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure new employees understand safety
procedures before starting work.
4.1.3. New employees shall notify their employer if they have any medical conditions which
may affect the safety or health of themselves or others at work. Any such condition
should be recorded along with how it should be dealt with if it arises eg., hepatitis,
HIV, epilepsy, diabetes, heart problems, allergies or blood pressure problems. Any
person who requires medication for conditions likely to affect their well being or
safety at work, shall notify their employer or supervisor.
4.1.4. Written records of induction shall be kept. They shall be signed and dated by each
employee.
4.1.5. Any contractor or employee of a contractor who needs to carry out any work at the
Pan Pac Mill at Whirinaki shall be inducted before going onto the site. Induction can
be arranged by contacting the person in charge of the area where the work will take
place.
4.2. TRAINING – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PAN PAC OPERATIONS
4.2.1. Everyone working in Pan Pac operations shall be qualified, or undergoing training, for
the work they are doing.
4.2.2. Contractors shall maintain written records of all training and qualifications for
themselves and their employees.
4.2.2.1. Everyone working in Pan Pac operations shall achieve (or be ready for
assessment in) the following unit standards within the timeframes shown
below:
Within three months of commencing work
N
o
Unit
Standard
Description
3285 Demonstrate knowledge of protection of personal safety at
vegetation fires
26551 Provide first aid for life threatening conditions
26552 Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions
and how to respond to them
17769 \ Demonstrate knowledge of general health, safety and
environmental requirements in forestry
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Note: All operational activities are required to have at least one current certified
first aider on site at all times (i.e. a logging crew at all times is to have at least one
qualified and current first aid certificate holder on site).
Within six months of commencing work
Unit Standard Description
22994 Demonstrate knowledge of factors that affect the
performance of forestry workers
OR
Unit Standard Description
13108
(Expired)
Describe the Effects of Hydration and Nutrition on Safety,
Health and Performance of Forestry Workers
13109
(Expired)
Demonstrate Knowledge of Factors Which Impair the
Performance of forestry workers
Note: Units 13108/13109 have been replaced by 22994 in the NZQA framework,
but remain valid for this purpose.
4.2.2.2. Any employee engaged in transporting other personnel to and from work
shall achieve (or be ready for assessment in) the following unit standards
within the timeframe below:
Within three months of commencing that work
Unit Standard Description
17676
Carry out pre-drive vehicle check on a light motor vehicle, and
start and shut down the vehicle
20969 Demonstrate light motor vehicle safety procedures
To be confirmed with training provider as to why it was taken
out of the driver training program
3466 Apply risk reduction techniques while driving
3469 Apply control in driving a light motor vehicle
1734 Demonstrate knowledge of stress, health and fatigue for
driving
17678 Drive a light motor vehicle on unsealed road surfaces
Note: Unit 3461 has been replaced by 17676 and 20969.
4.2.2.3. Environmental Training:
Within six months of commencing that work
All personnel that make environmental decisions must achieve the
relevant unit standards as listed in the table below.
Within six months of commencing that work
All machine operators must as a minimum, achieve unit standard 17772.
Minimum Qualifications
Who NZQA Unit Standard
Pan Pac Operational Planning Staff 6963 17772
Harvesting Co-ordinators 6964 17772
Forestry Co-ordinators 6963 17772
Roading / Roading Contractors
Co-ordinators
6965 17772
Logging Contractors / Foremen 6964 17772
Forestry Contractors / Foremen 17772
Machine Operators 17772
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Note:
6963 is “Plan forestry operations to meet environmental guidelines.
6964 is “Applying environmental management to harvesting trees”
6965 is “Applying environmental management to roading and earthworks”
17772 is “Demonstrate knowledge of environmental requirements in forest
operations”
4.2.2.4. Establishment
All persons engaged in establishment operations shall currently hold or be
under training for:
Unit
Standard
Description
1232 Demonstrate knowledge of forest planting site preparation
1234 Plant plantation trees
1236 Demonstrate knowledge of releasing plantation trees and the
use of agrichemicals
1237 Release plantation trees using agrichemicals
23000 Demonstrate forestry foundation skills under supervision for
plantation forest establishment
4.2.2.5. Pruning
All persons engaged in pruning shall currently hold or be under training for:
Unit
Standard
Description
1243 Prune plantation trees from ground
6951 Demonstrate knowledge of selecting plantation trees
6952 Select plantation trees for a forest crop
22998 Demonstrate forestry foundation skills under supervision for
pruning plantation trees
1243 is recommended but not a pre-requisite for 1245
All persons engaged in lopper pruning from off the ground shall currently
hold or be under training for…
Unit
Standard
Description
1245 Prune plantation trees from off the ground
All persons engaged in chainsaw pruning from the ground (pre-requisites
6949, 6951, 6952, 22998, 1243) shall currently hold or be under training
for…
Unit
Standard
Description
6973 Prune plantation trees with a chainsaw from the ground
All persons engaged in chainsaw pruning from off the ground (pre-
requisites 22998, 1243, 1245, 6949, 6951, 6952, 6973) shall currently hold
or be under training for…
Unit
Standard
Description
6972 Prune plantation trees with a chainsaw from off the ground
4.2.2.6. Thin-to-waste
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All persons engaged in TTW shall currently hold or be under training for…
Unit
Standard
Description
1247 Thin plantation trees, under 200mm stump diameter, to waste
6950 Demonstrate knowledge of thinning plantation trees and
equipment use
6951 Demonstrate knowledge of selecting plantation trees
6952 Select plantation trees for a forest crop
17763 Demonstrate knowledge of tree of felling
17766 Fell trees safely using a chainsaw (pre-requisite for 17767)
17767 Thin plantation trees, over 200mm stump diameter, to waste
Note: There is no such thing as production units any more and the
production intent is now included in the relevant unit (i.e. 1244 is now part
of 1243). There are currently no units directly applicable for thinning in
large trees (i.e. >20cm diameter).
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5. FIRE
5.1. BAY FORESTS RURAL FIRE DISTRICT (BFRFD)
5.1.1. Introduction - The Bay Forests Rural Fire District (BFRFD) was established in 1993 to
enable the exotic forest industry to control rural fire issues within predetermined
boundaries, with the approval of the Territorial Authorities
5.1.2. These predetermined boundaries included the bulk of Hawkes Bay’s exotic forest
estate at the time and although much of the later forest expansion has been outside
these boundaries, no boundary revision has taken place. Pan Pac Rawhiti Block is their
only estate portion outside the BFRFD.
5.1.3. Foundation Principle - Quote from the BFRFD’s Constitution; “The cost of fire
suppression of a fire originating outside a commercial forest, shall be carried by the
forestry company or companies at greatest risk by the fire, until cost recovery
measures have been completed. Any outstanding or unrecoverable costs pertaining
to such fire shall be met by the forestry company or companies at greatest risk of such
fire.”
5.1.4. Summary - Within its boundaries, the BFRFD provides the format for the forest
industry to be proactive in preventing and suppressing wild fire, and also the right to
use fire as a management tool. All forest owners (20ha or greater) make an annual
commitment through a levy system for funding of this organisation, of which Pan Pac
are the largest contributor.
5.2. FIRE REQUIREMENTS
5.2.1. All provisions of the Bay Forests Rural Fire District Fire Plan shall be adhered to. Full
copies of the Fire Plan are held by each forestry co-ordinator at each forest HQ and at
the Pan Pac Office.
5.2.2. Smoking – Refer to Forestry Operations Fire Danger Codes booklet. From code blue
and higher smoking is permitted on road sides, skid tracks, or landings clear of
vegetation or in (approved) contained areas.
5.2.3. High Fire Risk – Restrictions on activities or operations may be imposed.
During the fire season and during periods of high, very high or extreme fire danger
helmets and overalls or appropriate clothing shall be carried to and from work in the
crew vehicle.
5.2.4. Lighting of Fires – The lighting of fires in the open is prohibited unless a permit is
obtained. It is an offence to throw, leave or drop any burning or smouldering
substance. Permits are not required for outdoor cooking with LPG equipment.
5.2.5. Spark Arrestors - All chainsaws, motorbikes and any other motor powered
equipment, eg welders etc., shall be fitted with efficient spark arrestors or turbo
charger.
Any vehicle or motor powered machine within Pan Pac may at any time be subjected
to a spark arrestor test.
5.2.6. Welding & Gas Cutting - A permit shall be obtained from the Forest Co-ordinator
before any welding or gas cutting is carried out. At all times the work area shall be on
bare soil, have adequate fire fighting equipment available and if necessary have an
observer.
5.2.7. Fire Fighting Requirements for Forest Operations Crews
• Crews of 5 people or less - 1 knapsack pump, Rega type, 2 shovels and 60 litres of
water.
• Crews of 6 people or more - 2 knapsack pumps, Rega type, 1 shovel per 2 people
and 100 litres of water.
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• Pair of fire resistant overalls with high visibility reflector strips. Velcro cuffs for
the ankles and neck, safety helmet with chin strap and neck flap when working in
the vicinity of aircraft.
• Chainsaw operators - personal fire extinguishers.
• Skidders, bulldozers, graders and excavators - each machine shall carry 1 shovel
per machine and either a 10 litre water extinguisher and 1.5kg dry powder
extinguisher or a 9 litre foam extinguisher.
• Large Vehicle – each vehicle shall carry a minimum 1.5kg dry powder extinguisher
and 1 shovel.
• Light vehicles shall be fitted with a minimum 0.9kg and preferably a 1.5kg dry
powder fire extinguisher.
• Excavator loaders and haulers - each machine shall carry either a minimum 1.5kg
dry powder extinguisher or a 9 litre foam extinguisher.
• Fuel dumps shall have access to either 2 x 1.5kg dry powder extinguishers or 2 x 9
litre foam extinguishers.
5.2.8. Reporting of Fires – during normal working hours report to:
• Pan Pac (who will confirm locations by cross reference, check against permits
issued and organise response if necessary) – R/T Forestry channel 17 or ph. (06)
831 0100 or;
• Pan Pac Operations – ph. (06) 831 0127 or;
• BFRFD Ed Saathof – ph. (06) 831 0100 / (0275) 900 177 or Brian Saunders ph.
(027) 448-5203
AFTER HOURS:
• Call Pan Pac Operations on R/T.
• Or Phone;
• Pan Pac Mill Site main ph. (06) 831 0100
• BFRFD Duty Officer ph. (027) 244-5081 or
• Dial 111.
All fires within Pan Pac areas must be reported to a Co-ordinator or a Rural Fire
Officer (contacts on page 6 of this section).
5.2.9. Reporting at the Fire – In the event of a fire anyone arriving or leaving the fire ground
shall identify and report to the Incident Control Point as required by the Bay Forests
Rural Fire District Fire Plan.
5.2.10. In the event of a Fire – Small fire:
• Extinguish immediately.
• Report to Pan Pac
Larger Fire:
• Follow the procedure for notifying Pan Pac, (see 8)
• Do not enter fire line without due consideration for safety.
• Extinguish, control or minimise the extent of the fire with whatever resources you
have available.
• If the fire is beyond controlling with available resources, evacuate crew to a safe
area and await further instructions. Remain alert to changing conditions.
• At all times ensure that all crew members are accounted for.
• Maintain R/T or telephone contact.
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5.3. FIRE PROCEDURES
5.3.1. Restricted Season
A permit is required for all open air fires including welding 365 days a year
5.3.2. Permits
Can be obtained from:
Person: Forest Area: Contact No.: Mobile:
Gerald Haynes Mohaka 06) 837-6848 0274) 464-906
Clive Humphreys Te Haroto 834-9754 021) 216-6425
Peter Reid Tangoio / Esk 839-1839 021) 900-172
Dave Coe Kaweka 874-2882 0274) 464-908
Bryce Wright Gwavas 06) 856-5508 0274) 464-907
Ed Saathof All areas 835-9260 0275) 900-177
Brian Saunders All areas 835-9260 0274) 448-5203
5.3.3. Actual Fires
Utilise the resources available to you and conduct an initial attack to minimise the spread
of the fire until support arrives. In this situation as with any fire fighting, remember
“Safety First” and the “Standard Vegetation Fire Orders”
5.3.4. Safety at Fires
• personnel safety is the first priority
• approved fire resistant overalls have spare warm woollen clothing available
• maintain fluid intake
• pace yourself and beware of fatigue
5.3.5. Standard Vegetation Fire Orders
5.3.5.1. Keep informed of weather conditions
5.3.5.2. Know what your fire is doing at all times
5.3.5.3. Base all actions on current and predicted fire behaviour of the fire
5.3.5.4. Escape routes for everyone and make them known
5.3.5.5. Post a lookout where there is possible danger
5.3.5.6. Be alert, keep calm, think clearly and act decisively
5.3.5.7. Maintain good communications at all times
5.3.5.8. Give clear instructions and make sure they are understood
5.3.5.9. Maintain control of your personnel at all times
5.3.5.10. Fight the fire aggressively, but provide safety first
5.3.6. Structural Fires (including vehicles)
• If the New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS) is already in attendance assist by following
their instructions implicitly.
• If NZFS not in attendance your object is to secure the surrounding area i.e. extinguish
spot fires in neighbouring vegetation and protect adjacent threatened structures with
the application of Class A foam. Ensure you leave parking space for the NZFS
appliance. If in the opinion of the Initial Attack Boss, the best way to protect the site
or to save a portion of the structure, is a direct attack on the structure fire, then by all
means do so but – the attack must only be carried out from the outside of the
structure, with a 1.0% foam mix applied through aspirated or fog type branch
(beware, jet application of water may relay electricity to the hose operator).
• Be aware of the following hazards:
o Electricity – treat all situations as “live” until confirmed inactive by the
appropriate Power Authority.
o Fuels – Explosive potential. Keep clear.
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o Hazardous substances – chemicals and furnishings can produce toxic fumes.
Keep out of the smoke
• Power wire breakage resulting in vegetation fire. Treat all wires as “live” until
confirmed inactive by the appropriate authority. No mop up activity to be carried
out until this occurs. In the interim contain the spread of the fire
5.3.7. Training
• Both staff and contract personnel will be encourage to obtain EMQUAL training
qualifications (unit standards) at all levels of the fire command structure.
• At least one qualified person shall be available on the work site at all times.
5.3.8. NZ Fire Service Support
• The NZ Fire Service may from time to time request tanker support for the Bay View
Brigade north of Napier. In this situation dispatch the Pan Pac based tanker by
contacting Pan Pac Security on (06) 831-0100.
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6. TRANSPORT
6.1. PASSENGERS
6.1.1. Any carriage of passengers in trucks shall be notified to Base by RT or phone.
6.1.2. Passengers shall comply with all Pan Pac regulations and are the responsibility of the
driver at all times.
6.2. URBAN ROAD RESTRICTIONS
6.2.1. The standard Mill to Port route will be via the Expressway.
6.3. RT COMMUNICATION
6.3.1. Truck drivers shall advise dispatch, as early as practicable, of:
• Drivers nearing the end of their rostered day shall call dispatch with their
approximate ETA, final destination and available legal hours left for driving.
• Nightshift trucks nearing the end of their day shall call dispatch with their ETA and
final destination ready for nightshift. Any alterations in this time shall be
reported to dispatch.
• If backload crew confirmation is required, call dispatch from an area that enables
them the most flexibility in the backload crew. Calling from inside the forest is
too late.
6.4. VEHICLE OFF ROAD
6.4.1. Truck drivers shall advise dispatch, as early as practicable, of any time that they are
off the road in the usual working day for repairs and maintenance.
6.4.2. Truck drivers shall give dispatch an approximate time to be back on the road and
notify dispatch of any changes to this time.
6.5. DRIVERS
6.5.1. The principal contractor shall advise dispatch if there is any change of driver on their
truck other than the usual day / night swap. This includes the use of relief drivers for
a day.
6.6. UNLOADING
6.6.1. At all times, the specific rules and regulations of the unloading point shall be followed:
Whirinaki Mill
• Do not leave your cab in the log yard unless absolutely necessary. In such cases,
call your intentions to the Wagner prior to exiting the cab.
• Give way to empty trucks at all times when approaching the weighbridge.
• Loads shall only be unchained in the Unchaining Bay.
• The speed restrictions on site shall be followed.
• Call up the log grade, felling date and logging crew to the Wagner on channel 12.
6.7. SAFETY INDUCTIONS
6.7.1. Drivers working for a contractor shall be inducted by the principal contractor and
signed off by the Distribution Co-ordinator prior to commencing work.
6.8. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
6.8.1. All drivers shall identify and report hazards within the Log Transport Operations.
Hazard ID forms shall be filled in and handed to dispatch, or security if after hours.
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6.9. CONTAMINATION
6.9.1. Drivers shall ensure that no foreign material enters the mill processing plants, via the
logging truck or the load. Drivers are responsible for the disposal of their rubbish
within these guidelines.
6.10. ACCIDENT REPORTING (also refer to Incident Reporting and Investigation, under
General Safety)
6.10.1. Any accident, involving personal injury, vehicles or equipment, shall be reported as
soon as possible, to the Distribution Co-ordinator of dispatch.
6.11. NEAR HIT REPORTING
6.11.1. Any near hit or incident shall be reported to dispatch or the Distribution Co-ordinator
using the appropriate form.
6.12. DAMAGE / MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
6.12.1. Any damage to Pan Pac property or equipment that requires maintenance shall be
reported to dispatch.
6.13. TRUCK WASH
6.13.1. The truck wash is located on the south side of the vehicle workshop, by the pulpmill.
Trucks shall enter from the main roadside and exit towards the pulpmill. Trucks using
the wash shall be within the confines of the wash.
6.14. DOCKETS
6.14.1. Log Cartage Dockets:
• Truck drivers are responsible for their own dockets and shall check the grade,
customer, destination and truck details are correct before leaving the skid.
• The docket shall be handed in to Security on the day the load is delivered with the
appropriate rate qualifier (or backload crew) written on the docket if required.
• Loads delivered to the mill, that are not destined for use in the mill shall be
docketed for Customer: TSFR and Destination: Pan Pac. The weighbill and blue
(Pan Pac) copy of the docket are to be handed to dispatch.
• Loads dropped at the mill to be later reloaded onto the same truck shall be clearly
marked with the truck number and dispatch shall be notified
6.14.2. Product Cartage Dockets:
• Truck drivers are responsible for their own dockets and shall check all details
before leaving the site.
• Copies of all dockets must be handed to the PON forklift driver at the completion
of each working day.
• All loads must have a docket for proof of reimbursement if required
6.15. TRUCKING SIGNAGE
6.15.1. Drivers shall display an 0800 number sign on the rear of their trailer. These are to be
kept clean, in good order so that they can be clearly seen by following motorists.
6.16. SELF LOADERS / DRIVERS LOADING
6.16.1. Crane trucks and self loading stem trailer units working on their own shall establish
and maintain radio contact with another person. The truck driver shall notify the
other person when loading commences and ceases.
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6.16.2. Truck drivers loading themselves shall have another person (be it a passenger /
another driver / or loader operator) on the skid at the same time as any loading
operation they are undertaking.
6.16.3. Truck drivers loading themselves shall hold the appropriate unit standard or be under
training for them.
6.17. STEM UNITS
6.17.1. Stem units turning into the mill loaded from the North shall, as an added precaution,
only turn when there is no traffic passing them on the left southbound lane.
6.18. LOAD AUDITS
6.18.1. On a random basis Pan Pac Security providers may perform audits on trucks leaving
the site. The driver will move his truck to the wayside and present his dispatch docket
for checking. All packet identification must be made clearly visible to the checker.
6.19. VEHICLES
6.19.1. All crew vans when carrying passengers shall have a designated co-
driver/observer positioned in the front left seat to monitor driver well-being.
This co-driver/observer shall relieve the driver if required.
6.19.2. Use of radios (RT) to determine on-coming traffic is a useful warning device but
must not be used as a substitute for safe driving practices.
6.19.3. All vehicles shall be fitted with an MBIE approved first aid kit.
6.19.4. All vehicles shall be fitted with a minimum 0.9kg and preferably a 1.5kg dry
powder fire extinguisher maintained in good working order.
6.19.5. Vehicles should be parked facing out of the forest and without obstructing other
traffic.
6.19.6. All motorised equipment and vehicles including motorcycles shall have efficient
spark arrestors and/or exhaust systems that prevent spark emission.
6.19.7. Operators of ATVs shall have completed an approved training course or be under
training. When operating an ATV within Pan Pac managed estate the operator
shall wear an industry approved helmet.
6.19.8. Apply courtesy to laden trucks and uphill traffic.
6.19.9. All drivers are to comply with Pan Pac’s company imposed 50km/hr speed
restriction through the first 700metres of Raupunga residential housing area
(Putere Road).
6.19.10. “Pan Pac encourages that all work related vehicles driving on public roads be
driven with lights on.”’
6.19.11. All Pan Pac logging trucks must use the Waitara Road/Pohokura Rd route when
travelling to and from Pohokura Forest. No logging trucks shall travel on the
section of Pohokura Road towards Tutira from Jeph Everett Road.
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7. YARDS
7.1. LOG YARD
7.1.1. No entry allowed into the Log Yard without a radio telephone (R/T) fitted with Log
Yard frequencies or alternatively if notified by security.
7.1.2. Safety helmets, high visibility clothing, eye protection (if required) and steel capped
footwear shall be worn at all times when outside of a vehicle.
7.1.3. All vehicles and mobile plant shall call the Log Yard operators or Log Yard Manager on
channel 12 to inform them of their movements if they are to enter the Log Yard.
7.1.4. Any person on foot in the Log Yard (includes vehicle drivers who intend leaving their
vehicles) shall inform the Log Yard operators by R/T their movements. This is to
include any movement from one area to another.
7.1.5. All light vehicle travel within the Log Yard shall be as per the Log Yard traffic flow
diagram.
7.1.6. All pedestrians and vehicles (other than logging trucks) are to inform the Log Yard
operators when they have left the Log Yard.
7.1.7. All log trucks must wait at the Log Yard entrance until the Loader Operator requests
details via RT.
7.1.8. When unloading conventional trucks the driver will remain in their truck at all times.
7.1.9. Should any truck drivers need to leave their truck cab for any reason while inside the
Log Yard, they must make R/T contact with the Loader operator and receive
permission to exit their cab.
7.1.10. Trucks wishing to exit the Pruned Log Yard via the A-Deck ramp shall call for
clearance from the Sawmill Loader. If permission is granted, trucks may exit past the
Sawmill Deck and join the normal traffic flow in front of C-Ramp. If access is denied,
trucks are to exit using normal procedure via Settling Pond Junction entry point and
into the traffic flow.
7.1.11. When unloading self loading trucks the truck driver will call up all Log yard operators
to obtain permission to exit the cab to lift the crane into the “truck unload position”.
The truck operator will then return to the truck cab while the truck is unloaded.
Loader operators will only start to unload when they have confirmed the truck driver
has returned to the cab. Once the truck is unloaded the truck operator will then
obtain permission from the Log Yard operators to exit the truck cab and replace the
crane in the rest position. Trailer unloading will only take place when the truck
operator is back in the cab.
7.1.12. Any log truck loading in the Log Yard shall be as per the ACOP and LTSC loading
procedure (permission to leave the cab must be gained from the Log Yard operators).
7.1.13. Any active log storage area outside the Log Yard rules apply.
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7.2. PROCESSING YARD (3PY)
7.2.1. No entry shall be permitted into the 3PY without a radio telephone (R/T) fitted with
the 3PY frequency (simplex 2).
7.2.2. Safety helmets, high visibility clothing, eye protection (if required) and steel capped
footwear shall be worn at all times when outside of a vehicle.
7.2.3. All vehicles and mobile plant shall call the Wheel Loader operator on the 3PY simplex
channel to inform them of their movements if they are to enter the 3PY.
7.2.4. Any person on foot in the 3PY (includes vehicle drivers who intend leaving their
vehicles) shall inform the 3PY operators by R/T of their movements. This is to include
any movement from one area to another.
7.2.5. All light vehicle travel within the 3PY should be kept to a minimum.
7.2.6. All pedestrians and vehicles (other than logging trucks) shall inform the 3PY operators
when they have left the 3PY.
7.2.7. All log trucks must wait at the 3PY entrance until the Loader Operator requests
details via RT).
7.2.8. When unloading both stem and conventional trucks the driver shall remain in their
truck at all times.
7.2.9. Should any truck drivers need to leave their truck cab for any reason while inside the
3PY, they shall make R/T contact with the Wheel Loader operators and have received
permission to exit their cab. Trucks exiting the 3PY that need to transit the Log Yard
must call for clearance on channel 12 before joining normal traffic flow.
7.2.10. Should any truck drivers need to leave their truck cab for any reason while inside the
3PY, they shall make R/T contact with the Wheel Loader operators and have received
permission to exit their cab. Trucks exiting the 3PY that need to transit the Log Yard
must call for clearance on channel 12 before joining normal traffic flow.
7.2.11. Trucks exiting the 3PY that need to transit the Log Yard must call for clearance on
channel 12 before joining normal traffic flow.
7.2.12. Trucks waiting to be loaded from the 3PY shall park on Tinker Rd.
7.2.13. Trucks shall exit the 3PY to chain up. If the area is non operational and permission is
granted by 3PY machine operator, chaining up may occur within the 3PY yard.
7.2.14. Any log truck loading in the 3PY shall be as per the ACOP and LTSC loading procedure
(permission to leave the cab must be gained from the 3PY operators).
7.2.15. Any person on foot or in mobile plant not fitted with FOP’s protection shall stay 30m
away from Loaders lifting stems and processing machines.
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8. FORMS
1.1. ALL INCIDENT REPORTING FORM
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1.2. CARTAGE SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
CONTRACTOR UNIT AUDIT Licence No.:
Expiry Date:
Unit No.: First Aid Expiry Date:
Date: Unit Standard 17769 or Greater:
YES NO
COF
Seatbelt
Seatbelt Lap Cross Wearing
Fire Extinguisher (min. 1.5kg) & Shovel
First Aid Kit
R/T (x2)
0800 Sign (condition)
Personal Protection Equipment (hard hat – max 2 yrs old / safety boots)
22m Permit - flashing light/flags (condition) replacement required
Extension pin (length & lock)
Extension bar (lock on type)
YES NO
DOCUMENTATION Docket Number
Supplier
Grade
Felling Date
Truck Number
Contractor Name
Bay Number
Weight
YES NO
OPERATION
Over Height
Mixed Loads
Load Call Up
Load Security 150/300 overhang
Load Restraint (Tensioned)
Belly Chain
Loading Procedure
Bolster Locks (pins)
Speed limit in Pan Pac Forests
Log Book
Lifting Chain/Hammerlocks (condition)
Throw Over Chains (condition)
Driver Emergency Procedure
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1.3. FORESTRY OPERATIONS INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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1.4. HARVESTING OPERATIONS SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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1.5. ROADING OPERATIONS SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
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9. APPENDIX 1: DEFINITIONS
ACOP
• Approved Code of Practice for Safety and Health in Forest operations.
Base
• Refers to the logistics and distribution operations room located at the gates of Pan Pac Forest
Products mill at Whirinaki.
• “Base” is also used to contact this site in R/T communication.
Contractor
• A person engaged by Pan Pac to do work for gain or reward under a ‘Contract for Services’.
Employee
• Any person employed by a Contractor.
Fatality
• A fatality is a death resulting from a work injury.
First Aid
• First Aid Case (see minor injury)
Forestry
• Refers to establishment, silviculture, protection and mensuration operations.
Forests
• Forests or woodlots owned, managed or where work is carried out by Pan Pac.
Forest Operations
• Includes harvesting, forestry, roading and quarrying operations.
Logistics (Operations)
• Refers to logging, loading, transport and processing operations.
Incident
• Any event that:
o causes any person to be harmed, or
o in similar circumstances might have caused any person to be harmed (also called ‘near
hit’)
o causes damage to property or the environment
Log Yard
• Refers to the log yard at the Pan Pac mill site. Log yard activities incorporate all loading,
unloading, scaling and transferring of logs to the mills production units.
Lost Time Injury (LTI)
• A lost time injury is an injury that results in a person being unable to return to work during
their next rostered shift or day – e.g. if Joe injures himself on Monday and returns to work
on Wednesday, it is a lost time injury with one day lost. If Joe had returned sometime on
Tuesday, if would not be an LTI.
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LTIFR
• Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (# of Lost Time Injuries *1000000) / hours worked for
period.
LTSC
• Log Transport Safety Council Industry Standards.
Loader
• Large log handling machine predominantly used for unloading trucks and loading log decks.
MBIE
• Ministry of Business. Innovation and Employment
Medical Treatment Injury (MTI)
• A medical injury is where the injured person required professional medical intervention that
a first aider is unqualified to provide, and the person was able to return to work during their
next rostered shift (no lost time). If a person sought professional medical opinion (even if
treatment was only first aid), it should still be counted as a medical treatment incident.
Minor Injury (First Aid Case)
• A minor injury is generally where the injured person requirement treatment by a First Aider
(see IRIS Injury Treatment Classification Guidelines Appendix 2 for further clarification).
Near Hit
• An event that given similar circumstances, could have resulted in injury or property damage.
A near hit may be a warning that control measures may not be working as intended or
management of a hazard is absent.
Pan Pac
• Pan Pac Forest Products Limited.
Property Damage
• Unintentional damage to property or machinery as a result of operational activity. No threat
to personal safety.
Qualified for Task
• A person is ‘qualified for a task’ when they hold the relevant NZQA unit standards for the
task that they are performing.
Quarrying (Operations)
• Refers to surface mining in metal pit operations.
Roading (Operations)
• Refers to all construction and maintenance of roads, landings and tracks.
R/T
• Radio Telephone.
Shall
• A mandatory requirement.
Should
• Best practice.
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Staff (member)
• A person employed by Pan Pac Forest Products to do work for gain or reward under an
‘Employment Contract’.
TIFR
• Total Injury Frequency Rate (# of Lost Time Injuries + # Medical Treatment Injuries *
1000000) / hours worked for period.
Transport
• Refers to forest transport activities i.e. log transport, machine transporting.
3PY
• Pan Pac Processing Yard.