I looked up Cal/OSHA and I clicked on the featured program Tree Work Safety. I chose this program because just last week a huge tree branch fell in the courtyard at my work (luckily it fell in the middle of the night when nobody was there) and it is not something individuals think about on a daily basis. Tree work safety includes anything from trimming, pruning, or removing trees; climbing trees; being lifted in aerial devices; using power tools while in a tree; or feeding wood chippers. Injuries involving tree work can be fatal if precautions are not taken. The Tree Work Safety page has clear pictures and information regarding what personal protective equipment must be worn and the safety equipment that is required. This page on Cal/OSHA even has a fun Tree Work Safety Video that represents facts on tree workers, the various injuries tree workers may face, what tree workers companies must provide, and for where to find more information on tree work safety.
That's awesome! Trees can be very dangerous indeed - I know as a kid my mom ordered one to be removed as it was dying and would've fallen on one of our bedrooms. And somehow they do seem to fall at night when the winds are strong!
ReplyDeleteI looked into this program as well! (but did not blog about it) This is a program I have never thought about since I do not encounter tree cutters on a daily basis. Through my searches through CAL/OSHA, I am happy to find that they have programs in place for jobs not as common.
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