This is a quote from our Code of practice: Amentity tree industry 1998.
Quote:
9.3.1 Wood chippers
Before using a wood chipper the operator should check that it has been properly maintained, that guards are securely in place, that
blades are sharp and secure and the safety trip works.
The operator should wear appropriate PPE such as head and eye protection and hearing protection. Loose clothing that could be
drawn into the machine should not be worn.
The feed chute or feed table of a wood chipper must have sufficient height on its side members to prevent the operator coming into
contact with the blades or knives during operation. The outer edge of the chute must be at least 1450 mm from any moving part in
which the operator could be entangled.
When using the woodchipper, the operator:
? must use the woodchipper according to the manufacturer’s specifications and instructions.
? must not expose the chipper rotor or disc while it is moving, for example by lifting the chute
? must not allow anyone to walk in front of the discharge chute while the disc or rotor is moving.
Wood chippers should be fed from the side of the centre line. The operator should immediately turn away from the feed table
when the brush is taken into the rotor.
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Remember:
? Never use hands or feet to push material through the chipper. If necessary use longer timber to push material into the chipper.
? The disc or drum of a chipper can take several minutes to stop moving. KEEP CLEAR!
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Nothing stated in the current one about the bumb bar, but I have heard in the 2008 code of practice (which is about to be released for feedback) that the bump bar is going to be in there.
Even though it isn't legislation yet, you can still get your nuts fried for it for lack of "duty of care".