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Working safely with trees

Safety tips for tree trimming and removal. Working safely with trees. Objective. To gain knowledge on the processes involving safely trimming and removing trees. Background.

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Working safely with trees

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  1. Safety tips for tree trimming and removal Working safely with trees

  2. Objective To gain knowledge on the processes involving safely trimming and removing trees SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  3. Background Safe (and efficient) tree work relies heavily on workers having the right equipment and knowledge of safe work practices The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides companies with some considerations when preparing for a job SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  4. Assume that ALL power lines are energized! Contact utility company about de-energizing and ground or shielding of power lines SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  5. Assume that ALL power lines are energized! • Tree work within ten (10) feet of a power line must be done by trained and experienced line-clearance tree trimmers • Second trimmer required within normal voice communication range SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  6. Assume that ALL power lines are energized! • Line-clearance tree trimmers: • Be aware of and maintain the proper minimum approach distances when working around energized power lines SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  7. Assume that ALL power lines are energized! Use extreme caution when moving ladders and equipment around downed trees and power lines SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  8. Stay alert at ALL times Do not trim trees in dangerous weather conditions Perform a hazard assessment of work area before starting Eliminate or minimize exposure to hazards at the tree and in the surrounding area SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  9. Stay alert at ALL times • Chain saws and other equipment • Operators should be trained and the equipment properly maintained • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) recommended in the equipment manufacturer’s operating manual • Gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, etc. SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  10. Stay alert at ALL times • Inspect all PPE for integrity, cracks, hazards • Determine the tree’s felling direction • Address lean, back lean, and/or side lean issues SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  11. Stay alert at ALL times • Determine the proper amount of hinge wood to safety guide the tree’s fall • Provide a retreat path to a safe location • Inspect tree limbs for strength and stability before climbing • Tree trimmers working aloft must use appropriate fall protection SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  12. Stay alert at ALL times All climbing and fall protection equipment/hardware should be inspected prior to climbing Do not climb with tools in your hands If broken trees are under pressure, determine the direction of the pressure and make small cuts to release it SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  13. Stay alert at ALL times Use extreme care when tree has not fallen completely to the ground and is lodged against another tree Stabilize your position before cutting Never turn your back on a falling tree Be alert and avoid objects thrown back by a tree as it falls SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  14. Stay alert at ALL times • Emergency preparedness: • Do you have... • first aid kits available and fully stocked? • good communications between the ground and climber? • a tree rescue procedure in place? • plenty of water? SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  15. Review • Assume that ALL power lines are energized! • Contact the utility company to discuss de-energizing and ground or shielding of power lines • Use extreme caution when moving ladders and equipment around downed trees and power lines SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co.

  16. Review SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co. Perform a hazard assessment of the work area before starting Inspect tree limbs for strength and stability before climbing Tree trimmers working aloft must use appropriate fall protection

  17. Review SAFETY SCHOOL > Information provided by the Georgia Urban Ag Council and W.S. Pharr & Co. • Emergency preparedness: • Do you have... • first aid kits available and fully stocked? • good communications between the ground and climber? • a tree rescue procedure in place? • plenty of water?

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