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4. Termination - if an employee is to be terminated, specific and documented communication between the supervisor and the employee must occur. Supervisors will be subject to disciplinary action for the following reasons: ■ Repeated safety rule violation by their department employees. ■ Failure to provide adequate training prior to job assignment. ■ Failure to report accidents and provide medical attention to employees injured at work. ■ Failure to control unsafe conditions or work practices. ■ Failure to maintain good housekeeping standards and cleanliness in their departments. Supervisors who fail to maintain high standards of safety within their departments will be demoted or terminated after three documented warnings have been levied during any calendar year. Specific Operational Procedures & Safety Guidelines Cosmetic appearance of trucks and equipment is in the strictest sense a maintenance function that is overlooked all too often. However, it is something that must be followed on a continuing basis to keep it in check. Stump Grinder ❑ Check all moving parts and hoses before operations ❑ Stand clear of stump when grinding ❑ Keep restraining curtain in place, turn motor off and be sure grinding wheel is prevented from turning when servicing or adjusting ❑ Do not move from operating position until grinding wheel has stopped turning ❑ Observe all operating procedures as posted ❑ When transporting, secure with load binders at all times ❑ PPE (ear protection, mask and hardhat) must be worn Truck ❑ Perform pre -trip inspection before operations and post -trip inspection after operations ❑ Report any problems immediately to your supervisors ❑ Maintain maintenance log at all times ❑ PPE as directed (head protection, hands, eye protection) must be worn ❑ Check chainsaw for fuel and oil before using and removing from truck ❑ Chock wheels when parking and set brake Chipper ❑ Make sure all safety devices are functional before operating ❑ Observe lockout procedures when changing knives 14 Techniques for fewer problems with the chipper ❑ Always let chipper warm up for 3 minutes. ❑ Have up to high rpm before feeding heavy sticks. ❑ If unit lugs, pull remaining branches back and redo at higher rpm. ❑ Push material in with another stick. ❑ Ease in clutch at low rpm ❑ Pull chipper with tongue extended to maximum length. ❑ Conditions may vary but keep chipper as level as possible when operating. ❑ Always have a second crewmember directing when backing the chipper. ❑ Keep knives in matched sets for best balance.