Relocation of Existing Trees
Relocation of Existing Trees
Relocation of Existing Trees
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Practice RELOCATION OF TREE
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Method Statement Job Hazard Analysis / Risk Assessment
Source of Hazard
Equipment
MC / Tool /
Material
Heavy Object /
Vehicle
Heavy MC /
Fall Down
Electrocution
Chemical
Hot Work /
Others
No. Work Step Photo, Drawng, Remark
Sketch
Method Statement Potential Hazard Risk Control
0 KY MEETING
1 INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY BARRICADE 1.1 Installation of temporary barricade prior to start of work. 1.1.1 Scattered objects might result to slip/trip hazards B 1.1.1.1 Remove unwanted objects at work area to prevent Wear proper PPE's while doing the task
stumble of workers. (helmet, chinstrap, safety goggles,hand
Preparation works: 1.1.2 Improper lifting of materials (pipes,demolition hammer,danger tape) C 1.1.2.1 Proper lifting procedure must apply (lift with legs not with gloves,safety vest, safety shoes).
*Check for any existing underground utilities around the back) to prevent back pain / injury.
operations area.
*Check for above and below obstructions. C 1.1.2.2 Wear handgloves to protect the hands from cuts.
C 1.1.2.3 Proper hand placement to prevent pinch.
1.1.3 Improper strike of pipes used as post B 1.1.3.1 Proper position while doing the task to prevent body pain.
1.1.3.2 Buddy-buddy system must apply on the task.
1.1.4 Exposure to sunlight C 1.1.4.1 Wear long sleeve uniform and othe sun protection to
prevent skin irritation.
C 1.1.4.2 Drink plenty of water to replenish the body and prevent
dehydration.
2 PRUNING OF ROOTS
2.1 Water the tree around the trunk for the roots. 2.1.1 Improper lifting of materials (pail of water) C 2.1.1.1 Proper lifting procedure must apply (lift with legs not with Wear proper PPE's while doing the task
back) to prevent back pain / injury. (helmet, chinstrap, safety goggles,hand
C 2.1.1.2 Use of water truck for easier and faster transport of water gloves,safety vest, safety shoes).
to prevent fatigue(if applicable).
When working at night, ensure to have
sufficient lighting to prevent injuries.
2.2 Assess and lay out how much to be prune 2.2.1 Improper position while doing the task(lay out) C 2.2.1.1 Proper position must apply to prevent body pain.
2.2.2 Sharp edges of rebars C 2.2.2.1 Wear hand gloves to protect the hand from injury.
The root ball size shall be of diameter and depth to
encompass enough root system of the tree. 2.2.3 Improper hand placement when nstallating rebars for staking C 2.2.3.1Proper hand placement to prevent hand injury.
As per International standard, the root ball diameter to C 2.2.3.2 Wear handgloves
tree diameter ranges from 8:1 to 10:1. Please confirm.
2.2.4Protrude rebars (staking) C 2.2.4.1 Provide warning sign on rebars to prevent slip/trip
hazard.
2.3 Put bracing as tripod support 2.3.1 Unstable ground condition A 2.3.1.1 Inspect the condition of ground. It should be stable
prior to erection of 1 bay/1 layer of scaffold to prevent
Put cushioning protection around the body of tree to be collapse.
attached with supports to prevent damaging, bruising or
rupturing the bark of the tree. 2.3.2 Incomplete scaffolding parts and accessories A 2.3.2.1 Must be erected by certified scaffolder. Complete the parts
and accessories to prevent collapse and fall of workers.
2.3.3 Not wearing full body harness while working at heights A 2.3.3.1 Wear full body harness when doing the task(install bracing)
to prevent direct fall that might result to major injury/fatality.
Location : People's Technology Complex-SEZ, 4116 Governor's Dr, Maduya, Carmona, Cavite
WEBSTER TOLETE
B Injury causing loss of organs, disability / stop working more
than 3 days
D Minor injury or sickness that injured person does not stop
working
Issued Revision : Effective Date :
_______ / ______ / _____ _______ / ______ / _____ _______ / ______ / _____
Work Procedure &Work Instruction for Safe Work Document No. Page
Practice RELOCATION OF TREE
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Method Statement Job Hazard Analysis / Risk Assessment
Source of Hazard
Equipment
MC / Tool /
Material
Heavy Object /
Vehicle
Heavy MC /
Fall Down
Electrocution
Chemical
Hot Work /
Others
No. Work Step Photo, Drawng, Remark
Sketch
Method Statement Potential Hazard Risk Control
2.4 Dig a trench around 2.4.1 Improper position while doing the task (manual excavation) C 2.4.1.1 Proper position must apply to prevent body pain.
2.4.2 Improvised digging tools C 2.4.2.1 Proper tools for the job.
Inspect digging and pruning tools. Make sure to be C 2.4.2.2 Buddy-buddy system must apply to prevent fatigue.
sharp and clean in order to cut without breaking/crushing
or tearing roots. 2.4.3 Excavated materials B 2.4.3.1 Excavated materials should atmost 1 meter away from
excavated area to prevent soil erosion.
2.4.4 Cave ins B 2.4.4.1 Provision of slope to excavated areas where 2 meters
depth.
2.4.5 Dust paticles from soil B 2.4.5.1 Wear dust mask to prevent inhalation of dust.
2.5 Prune/cut the roots 2.5.1 Sharp blades of cutting tool C 2.5.1.1 Proper hand placement to prevent cuts/laceration.
2.5.2 Improper position while doing the task (cutting of roots) C 2.5.2.1 Proper position must apply to prevent body pain.
2.6 Dig under the root ball 2.6.1 Improper position while doing the task (digging of soil) C 2.6.1.1 Proper position must apply to prevent body pain.
2.6.2 Improvised digging tools C 2.6.2.1 Proper tools for the job.
C 2.6.2.2 Buddy-buddy system must apply to prevent fatigue.
2.6.3 Excavated materials B 2.6.3.1 Excavated materials should atmost 1 meter away from
excavated area to prevent soil erosion.
2.6.4 Dust particles from soil B 2.6.4.1 Wear dust mask to prevent inhalation of dust thet might
result to respiratory problem.
2.7 Wrap burlap cloth 2.7.1 Improper position while doing the task (wrapping) C 2.7.1.1 Proper position must apply to prevent body pain.
2.7.2 Improper hand placement C 2.7.2.1 Proper hand placement to prevent pinch.
Make sure to completely cover the full circumference of
the root ball. Check the bottom as well if properly covered.
3 LOADING AND TRANSFER 3.1 Lift the tree and load to truck using hydraulic excavator 3.1.1 Diesel and oil leakage might result to environmental hazard A 3.1.1.1 Inspect the heavy equipment prior to use. Parts with Wear proper PPE's while doing the task
leakage must be repaired or replaced to prevent spill. Ensure (helmet, chinstrap, safety goggles,hand
As much as possible I wish to prevent lifting by the trunk to
prevent scarring or damaging the tree. there is third party inspection of the equipment gloves,safety vest, safety shoes).
3.1.2 Unathorized operator of the equipment A 3.1.2.1 Certified operator with valid NC II certificate must be
Can you propose for other lifting method such as lifting nets
and chain slings? autorized in doing the operation to prevent damage of property. When working at night, ensure to have
3.1.3 Moving equipment going to the work area A 3.1.3.1 Provide spotter when the equipment is moving to prevent sufficient lighting to prevent injuries.
If difficult to procure, I need assurance that the tree trunk will
struck of vehicles or workers.
be properly protected from damage due to lifting.
A 3.1.3.2 Follow road safety(speed inside premises)
Rank of Hazard Severity
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Project Name : ROHM Electronics Philippines, Inc. ( RELOCATION OF TREE )
Engineer Safety Officer PM SPM
A Injury causing death or serious diseases causing death
C Injury that injured person stop working not more than 3 days
Location : People's Technology Complex-SEZ, 4116 Governor's Dr, Maduya, Carmona, Cavite
WEBSTER TOLETE
B Injury causing loss of organs, disability / stop working more
than 3 days
D Minor injury or sickness that injured person does not stop
working
Issued Revision : Effective Date :
_______ / ______ / _____ _______ / ______ / _____ _______ / ______ / _____
Work Procedure &Work Instruction for Safe Work Document No. Page
Practice RELOCATION OF TREE
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Method Statement Job Hazard Analysis / Risk Assessment
Source of Hazard
Equipment
MC / Tool /
Material
Heavy Object /
Vehicle
Heavy MC /
Fall Down
Electrocution
Chemical
Hot Work /
Others
No. Work Step Photo, Drawng, Remark
Sketch
Method Statement Potential Hazard Risk Control
3.1.4 Workers passing by at work area A 3.1.4.1 Isolate the equipment to prevent other workers from
entering at working area.
Make sure to water the root ball before transport to keep it
moist during transportation. 3.1.5 Fall of tree A 3.1.5.1 Ensure to tie the tree 100% to prevent fall that might
workers.
A 3.1.5.2 Provide tag line to control the movement of the tree.
3.2 Travel or move to new transplanting location 3.2.1 Diesel and oil leakage might result to environmental hazard A 3.2.1.1 Inspect the vehicle (elf) prior to use. Parts with
leakage must be repaired or replaced to prevent spill.
Tree is upright position while in transport?
3.2.2 Unathorized operator of the equipment A 3.2.2.1 Authorized driver must operate the vehicle to prevent
If in horizontal position, consider wrapping the tree crown struck of workers or other vehicles.
with net to minimize drying, branch damage due to
excessive movements, and wind damage. 3.2.3 Moving equipment going to the work area A 3.2.3.1 Follow road safety(speed inside premises)
3.3 Unload the tree by boom truck/hydraulic excavator 3.3.1 Fall of tree A 3.3.1.1 Ensure to tie the tree 100% to prevent fall that might hit
workers or destroy company property.
Consider other lifting method.
A 3.3.1.2 Provide tag line to control the movement of the tree.
If difficult, apply protection to tree trunk to prevent
damage.
4 TRANSPLANTING 4.1 Manual excavation by layer 4.1.1 Scattered objects might result to slip/trip hazards B 4.1.1.1 Remove unwanted objects at work area to prevent Wear proper PPE's while doing the task
stumble of workers. (helmet, chinstrap, safety goggles,hand
Must be prepare before done, before uprooting and 4.1.2 Damage underground/ aboveground existing utilities( such as pipeline,cables etc.) A 4.1.2.1 Check the as built plan to locate any existing utilities to gloves,safety vest, safety shoes).
transport.
prevent damages.
As per ANSI A300, the size ofplanting hole must be 4.1.3 Improvised digging tools C 4.1.3.1 Proper tools for the job. When working at night, ensure to have
1.5 times the size of the root ball. for optimum growth
2 to 3 times. C 4.1.3.2 Buddy-buddy system must apply to prevent fatigue. sufficient lighting to prevent injuries.
4.1.4 Excavated materials B 4.1.4.1 Excavated materials should atmost 1 meter away from
Depth of planting hole shall not exceed the depth of the excavated area to prevent soil erosion.
root ball
4.1.5 Cave ins B 4.1.5.1 Provision of slope to excavated areas where 2 meters
depth.
4.1.6 Dust paticles from soil B 4.1.6.1 Wear dust mask to prevent inhalation of dust.
4.1.7 Improper position while doing the task (manual excavation) C 4.1.7.1 Proper position must apply to prevent body pain.
4.2 Placing of tree into new hole using boom truck or backhoe 4.2.1 Fall of tree A 4.2.1.1 Ensure to tie the tree 100% to prevent fall that might
workers.
Keep the root ball moist
A 4.2.1.2Provide tag line to control the movement of the tree.
Location : People's Technology Complex-SEZ, 4116 Governor's Dr, Maduya, Carmona, Cavite
WEBSTER TOLETE
B Injury causing loss of organs, disability / stop working more
than 3 days
D Minor injury or sickness that injured person does not stop
working
Issued Revision : Effective Date :
_______ / ______ / _____ _______ / ______ / _____ _______ / ______ / _____
Work Procedure &Work Instruction for Safe Work Document No. Page
Practice RELOCATION OF TREE
4
Method Statement Job Hazard Analysis / Risk Assessment
Source of Hazard
Equipment
MC / Tool /
Material
Heavy Object /
Vehicle
Heavy MC /
Fall Down
Electrocution
Chemical
Hot Work /
Others
No. Work Step Photo, Drawng, Remark
Sketch
Method Statement Potential Hazard Risk Control
4.3 Put bracing as tripod support 4.3.1 Improper lifting of materials (pipes) C 4.3.1.1Proper lifting procedure must apply (lift with legs not with
back) to prevent back pain / injury.
C 4.3.1.2 Wear handgloves to protect the hands from cuts.
C 4.3.1.3 Proper hand placement to prevent pinch.
Wrap cushion protection on the contact point of support 4.3.2 Improper position while doing the task (tighten bracing) C 4.3.2.1 Proper position must apply to prevent body pain.
and tree trunk.
4.4 Fill the hole with soil 4.4.1 Improper position while doing the task (manual backfilling) C 4.4.1.1 Proper position must apply to prevent body pain.
4.4.2 Dust paticles from soil B 4.4.2.1 Wear dust mask to prevent inhalation of dust.
Backfill with the excavated soil
4.5 Water the replanted trees 4.5.1 Improper position while doing the task (manual backfilling) C 4.5.1.1 Proper position must apply to prevent body pain.
4.5.2 Improper lifting of materials (pail with water) C 4.5.2.1 Proper lifting procedure must apply (lift with legs not with
Prune damaged branches. back) to prevent back pain / injury.
5 HOUSEKEEPING 5.1 Housekeeping & clearing / hauling of used materials 5.1.1 Scattered objects might result to slip/trip hazards B 5.1.1.1 Remove unwanted objects at work area to prevent Wear proper PPE's while doing the task
stumble of workers. (helmet, chinstrap, safety goggles,hand
5.1.1.2 Practice 5'S gloves,safety vest, safety shoes).
IMPORTANT:
Discuss and confirm post-planting care procedures with
subcon.
Location : People's Technology Complex-SEZ, 4116 Governor's Dr, Maduya, Carmona, Cavite
WEBSTER TOLETE
B Injury causing loss of organs, disability / stop working more
than 3 days
D Minor injury or sickness that injured person does not stop
working
Issued Revision : Effective Date :
_______ / ______ / _____ _______ / ______ / _____ _______ / ______ / _____