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The Laws of Fiji
Last Updated: 1 August 2017

15. 

15
HARVESTING MACHINE STANDARDS
15.1 All harvesting operators must comply with relevant OH and S requirements, including the following—
  • •All chainsaws must have required safety features (eg chain breaks) in working order.
  • •All machines are to be fitted with seat belts, which must be worn during the operation of the machine.
  • •All machines must be fitted with a fully charged fire extinguisher and a First Aid Kit.
  • •All machines must be fitted with a safety cabin, which conforms to the standard of the Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS). The cabin of the machine must have a safe and securely mounted seat.
  • •The machine cabin must not be modified, drilled, welded or altered in any way nor should any attempt be made to straighten any part of the frame or attached brackets which have suffered damage.
  • •The Land Transport Authority must examine all damaged cab frames prior to further use.
  • •No part of the main frame or safety cabin should be secured by fittings other than the specified high tensile nuts and bolts.
  • •The machine must have an engine stopping device which is non-self returning. It must be securely attached with clear instructions for use (eg Pull/Stop) and purpose. It should be readily accessible to the driver from the normal operating position.
  • •If the machine is driven on public roads or forest roads it should be equipped with lights conforming to the statutory regulations.
  • •The machine must be fitted with an efficient spark arrestor and this must be maintained in working order.
  • •All pulleys, shafts, belts and fan blades must be securely guarded.
  • •Machine operation should not commence before workers not engaged in the operation vacate the work area.
  • •All machines must be registered with the Land Transport Authority.
  • •Machines must not have any fuel or oil leaks.
  • •For loaders and excavators, an appropriate grapple must be in place.
  • •All skidding machines shall be fitted with a winch carrying not less than 40 metres of good wire rope. The winch must be operational at all times.
  • •Any new machines apart from those mentioned in the code should be approved by FHCL.
  • •All lifting machines, including helicopter trials, must be first cleared by the appropriate authorities (such as CAAF and Department of Labour).