Tree Work Safety

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Tree work safety.

Ask osha to inspect your workplace if you think it s dangerous. Line clearance tree trimmers must be aware of and maintain the proper minimum approach distances when working around energized power lines. Hazards and solutions provides references that aid in recognizing some of the hazards that may be encountered by tree care professionals. Tree work safety hazards tree work includes some of the most dangerous activities among the service industry.

If you are working on a tree that extends near or over a road wear high visibility clothing. Here is a list of notable tree work safety hazards. Work with a partner. All tree trimming or removal work within ten feet of a power line must be done by trained and experienced line clearance tree trimmers.

Tree care work can be dangerous. They involve climbing trees using portable ladders w orking at heights while using hand and portable power tools working near energized overhead or downed power lines feeding chippers and other hazardous operations. Mark off your work area around the tree to protect passersby and co workers. Not only are workers exposed to dangerous equipment and tools but they are also exposed to extremely hazardous environments.

Employers must provide free protective. Falls electrocutions or being struck by trees your employer is responsible for your safety. A second tree trimmer is required within normal voice communication range. Many workers get hurt or killed from.

Struck by incidents from falling. Take into consideration the speed limit of that road and its shoulder width to determine what cones and signs are needed.